We took a day trip to Edinburgh from Newcastle. It's a 1.5-hour train ride away, and staying in Newcastle meant we saved around $500 on our hotel room. For this post, let's listen to the Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOSxM0rNPM My brother, Narc, strongly recommended visiting Edinburgh Castle (£24), and his wife suggested… Continue reading Edinburgh review: Salt Horse – where to drink craft beer
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Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ
My brother Five Stars was in town for two nights. I asked him to pick the restaurants because he never lets me forget if the food isn't up to his standard. Twenty years ago, I chose an Italian restaurant for lunch in downtown Vancouver, and he still bitches about that meal. For this post, let's… Continue reading Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ
Lennox Pub and Hot’ N Fast: Wings and Takeout in Calgary
On Wednesday, Bobbino and G-mah invited us to Lennox Pub. When Chew Steel and I entered, it took me a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. When my vision focused, I admired the pub's polished wood fixtures and finishes. Let's listen "Hot N Cold" by Katie Perry to this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG558yBrNfk… Continue reading Lennox Pub and Hot’ N Fast: Wings and Takeout in Calgary
Hayden Block Calgary: One of the Best BBQ Restaurants in the City?
Jacuzzi is in town! As he arrived in Calgary late at night, I suggested we check out Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey for their late-night menu. For this post, let's listen to "Nashville Skyline Rag" by Bob Dylan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8azLbSvJJh4 When I checked in, I learned we landed a table on the second floor, where live… Continue reading Hayden Block Calgary: One of the Best BBQ Restaurants in the City?
Leopold’s Tavern – Wing Wednesday
I picked Leopold’s Tavern for our work 'West Wing' event, located in Calgary's Beltline / Victoria Park district. Horatio is a vegetarian and he voiced his displeasure about the lack of vegetarian options at my last work gathering. He pointed out that Leopold’s Tavern has cauliflower wings. I promised him that the next West Wing… Continue reading Leopold’s Tavern – Wing Wednesday
Hitting the Sauce 