Town Hospitality organized an event. The lineup included Chef Garret Martin and Bar Manager Nate Wry of Francine's, Sugar Water Events, and Kyo-Jean Chung from Crush Imports. Garret previously ran Major Tom and later, Francine's, where I ate one of the best steaks in my life. Set from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. dinner included… Continue reading Supper Club Calgary: With Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry
Category: Special Occasion
FinePrint Calgary Review (Stephen Avenue): What to Order
The good neighbours reunited! Quebecoise, Betty, Kournikova and I met up for our girls' night. It's been a while, as Betty was busy giving birth to a handsome little fellow. We settled on FinePrint, located in Calgary's prime downtown location on Stephen Avenue. Let's listen to "I'll Be Seeing You" by Jimmy Durante. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSzmuWImK7Q Quebecoise… Continue reading FinePrint Calgary Review (Stephen Avenue): What to Order
Chairman’s Steakhouse Calgary Wednesday Deal: Worth It?
On Calgary Food—FoodYYC! A Group for foodies' Facebook page, there are many reviews about the Wednesday special at Chairman's Steakhouse, I had to check it out. For only $110, you get one 18-ounce ribeye, cheese bread, two salads, two side dishes, and a cheesecake to share. Let's listen to She's Got You by Patsy Cline… Continue reading Chairman’s Steakhouse Calgary Wednesday Deal: Worth It?
Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
One of my best-ever dining experiences was at Yakitori Sanka in Tokyo. I found this tiny spot when looking through the Michelin guide. The owner uses specialty local chickens and dusts each piece with sun-dried salt from the eastern Kochi Prefecture over Tosa binchotan charcoal. Not only was this the best yakitori and sake I… Continue reading Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Kournikova, Lululemon, 47, and I met at Francine's for a long-overdue dinner. Francine's is a French pop-up bar housed in Meat & Bread. I've meant to check out this bar for ages, but circumstances prevented me until our girls' night. Let's listen to "Cherry Pie" by Sade for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNkbbA_xW5E The bartender makes a mean cocktail! These… Continue reading Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Hitting the Sauce 