Kournikova, Betty, Quebecoise and I met up at my house before dinner. We started the evening with a bottle of Roza Petsovits by Franz Weninger. Kournikova took one sip and let out a pent up sigh, declaring she enjoyed it just as much as she had at Weninger's tasting at Vine Arts. She recalled Franz saying he… Continue reading Park By Sidewalk Citizen: Serious Cooking in a Beautiful Room
Category: Special Occasion
Crazyweed Canmore Review: Happy Hour and Mountain Views
On our way back from Banff, I suggested we stop at Crazyweed in Canmore. The last time I ate there was probably around 2010. Back then, having moved from Vancouver, I found Calgary’s restaurant scene underwhelming. Chew Steel insisted I simply wasn’t going to the right places. Early in our relationship, he introduced me to restaurants like Wa’s… Continue reading Crazyweed Canmore Review: Happy Hour and Mountain Views
Fairmont Banff Springs: Is Fairmont Gold Worth It?
After 16 years in Calgary, Banff remains my favourite place to disappear for a weekend. Last Halloween, Divine Offering and I had planned a stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs, but I had to cancel at the last minute. We finally made it out in late April. For this travel post, let’s listen to I Ain’t… Continue reading Fairmont Banff Springs: Is Fairmont Gold Worth It?
Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
Five Stars was in Calgary for 24 hours. After reading Elizabeth Chooney-Booth's praise for Park by Sidewalk Citizen’s aged Alberta beef platter in the Calgary Herald, I booked a reservation. Let’s listen to Gymnopédie No.1 for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xm7s9eGxU This is the second time I’ve ever eaten at Park by Sidewalk Citizen and this experience… Continue reading Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
Francine: A Standout French Restaurant in Calgary
Divine Offering turned 31! To celebrate this occasion, we went to Francine’s in Calgary's Chinatown district. Though it was a Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m., the restaurant was packed with customers celebrating, and staff hustling to keep up with the steady stream of drink orders. Let’s listen to Fight Song by Rachel Platten for this… Continue reading Francine: A Standout French Restaurant in Calgary
Hitting the Sauce 