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: Wine tasting
Missy This and That (No. 8 on Canada’s best 100 bars) & Lula Bar
On Saturday morning, Instagram notified me that Juice Imports was turning eight and celebrating at Missy This That. I DMed Bottlenick and Chew Steel to see if they were up for some natural wine. For this post, let's listen to "Birthday" by Selena Gomez. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abWeJq_XlwA The crowd is young! Or rather, I'm getting old. The… Continue reading Missy This and That (No. 8 on Canada’s best 100 bars) & Lula Bar
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
Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop
Last Monday, we wanted to get out and try somewhere new. I suggested Avitus, a tiny wine bar in Calgary's Marda Loop neighbourhood. Chew Steel was game, so off we went. For this post, let's listen to "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I512Mgmb678 Before we walked in, I warned Chew Steel that Avitus was a chick… Continue reading Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop
Vine Arts Calgary Red Wine Tasting by Juice Imports
Erik, co-owner of Juice Imports, visited Calgary and hosted an all-red wine lineup event ($50) at Vine Arts on 17th Avenue SW. When Chew Steel (formerly known as L) and I arrived, we were handed a glass of Tomato Wheels Lambrusco. I see this sparkling red wine everywhere in Calgary, and I noticed it's popular… Continue reading Vine Arts Calgary Red Wine Tasting by Juice Imports
Hitting the Sauce 