My friend Ms Biz highly recommended Raku for my birthday dinner. This was my favourite restaurant on our trip. If I could only go to one restaurant in Vegas, Raku would be it for me. For this post, let's listen to "You Might Think" by The Cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dOx510kyOs I told Beep Beep I didn't want… Continue reading Las Vegas Review: Raku Japanese Charcoal Grill
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Best Sushi in Calgary? Sukiyaki House Review and What to Order
Now that L and I no longer have our annual trip to Japan, we crave sushi all the time. I noticed on Instagram, Sukiyaki House receives constant praise from foodkarmablog, Miss Foodie and Loaf2go. Sukiyaki House is located in the heart of downtown core. Pro tip - after 6:00 p.m., there is free heated parking.… Continue reading Best Sushi in Calgary? Sukiyaki House Review and What to Order
Caesar’s Steakhouse: Old school steakhouse—worth it?
To celebrate Bobbino and G-Mah's 50th wedding anniversary, the kids took them out to Caesar's Steakhouse. For this post, I'm going to play "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxxkwBQk_o The restaurant is an indulgent time warp to a 70's version of the Roman Empire. The chandeliers sparkle against the glass mirrors… Continue reading Caesar’s Steakhouse: Old school steakhouse—worth it?
Bar Modern – No Man’s Dinner #2
For our second No Man’s Dinner meetup, our supper club met at Bar Modern on Stephen Ave. L was initially hesitant to join our club due to a past negative experience. In 2012, I dragged him to a food event. We learned years later that one of the guests we met was charged for child… Continue reading Bar Modern – No Man’s Dinner #2
Where to eat in Midtown Manhattan: Bar 54 and Ellen’s Stardust Diner
Beep Beep wanted to have a drink at Bar 54. She mentioned the bar was overpriced and touristy, but she wanted to see the rooftop view of Chrysler Building and of lower Manhattan. We toasted to her birthday with an Aperol Spritzer ($26) and a Rosolio Spritz ($26). The spritzer tasted gross and reminded me… Continue reading Where to eat in Midtown Manhattan: Bar 54 and Ellen’s Stardust Diner
Hitting the Sauce 