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?
Category: Sushi
Sukiyaki House Calgary: One of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Calgary?
Before my brother and his kids left the province, I took the whole crew to Sukiyaki House. Sure, BC has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, but I had a feeling this place would stand out. Let's listen to "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SXX-pWzOY8 When we arrived, Justin greeted me and asked… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary: One of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Calgary?
Sukiyaki House Calgary Kaiseki Dinner: A Rare Japanese Tasting Menu Experience
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
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?
Goro + Gun: Happy Hour in Calgary
On my first day of work, my boss MRP took me out for lunch. He suggested ramen at Goro + Gun, conveniently located minutes from our office. For this post, let's listen to "Feel So Good" by Mase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIvEiTrq9kk MRP ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen ($18) and the Steamed Buns ($10). I asked our server if… Continue reading Goro + Gun: Happy Hour in Calgary
Hitting the Sauce 