Sukiyaki House occasionally hosts kaiseki dinners, multi-course Japanese tasting menus that are harder to book than a regular reservation. Here’s what the experience is like, and whether it’s worth it. L and I finally made it to one of Chef Koji Kobayashi's kaiseki dinners. Koji spent weeks working on the menu, as this was the… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary Kaiseki Dinner: A Rare Japanese Tasting Menu Experience
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Sukiyaki House Calgary Review: High-End Sushi Downtown—Worth It?
L won an award, and I received good news, so when we came home, we decided to go out and celebrate at Sukiyaki House. When I sat down at our table, I noticed almost every diner coming in was a regular. That's pretty telling of a restaurant if all your customers are repeat offenders. Let's… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary Review: High-End Sushi Downtown—Worth It?
Cassis Bistro: Calgary Review
On Friday, L had plans that didn't involve me, as none of his friends were bringing out their old broads. Boys' night out is not only gender-unfriendly but is also the bane of my social life. To quell my displeasure, he promised we would go somewhere nice for dinner on Saturday. I wish I could… Continue reading Cassis Bistro: Calgary Review
OMO Teppan & Kitchen: Calgary’s teppanyaki night out
I accepted a position in a cool, entirely new (to me) industry! To mark this happy event, L and I went out to celebrate. I wanted to go somewhere fun and boisterous to unleash my glee with gay abandon. I immediately thought of OMO Teppan & Kitchen, located Calgary's Bridgeland area, near Edmonton Trail NE.… Continue reading OMO Teppan & Kitchen: Calgary’s teppanyaki night out
Where to eat on Stephen Ave: The Barbella Bar (and later, Major Tom)
On Friday, I met up with Lovegastrogirl for dinner. I noticed The Barbella Bar does an excellent job staffing the front of the house. The hostess greeted me warmly while her counterpart, a blond, high-energy employee, charmingly escorted me to our table. His friendly banter and fun-loving vibe made me feel like I walked into… Continue reading Where to eat on Stephen Ave: The Barbella Bar (and later, Major Tom)
Hitting the Sauce 