French · Restaurants · Special Occasion · Wine tasting

Supper Club Calgary: An Intimate Dinner with Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry

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: An Intimate Dinner with Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry

Restaurants · Vegetarian

Where to eat in the Beltline / Victoria Park: Ten Foot Henry and Shelter

Lululemon and I met up on Saturday for dinner. She said there was one stipulation: I wouldn't fight her for the bill. I said sure, only if I got the next one. We debated which restaurant to visit and ended up at my recommendation, Ten Foot Henry. I like this spot for the wine list… Continue reading Where to eat in the Beltline / Victoria Park: Ten Foot Henry and Shelter

Restaurants

Hayden Block: 2026 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Calgary Runner Up

Chew Steel wanted to go out for dinner on Friday, so I told him to pick the restaurant. He was hesitant, as I last gave him free rein when we first started dating in 2010. He picked Hayden Block, located in Calgary's Kensington neighbourhood. Let's listen to "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNoms9wsGc I've been… Continue reading Hayden Block: 2026 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Calgary Runner Up

Restaurants · Seafood · Special Occasion

FinePrint: Stephen Avenue gem

The good neighbours reunited! Quebecoise, Betty, Kournikova and I met up for our girls' night. It's been a while, as Betty was busy giving birth to a handsome little fellow. We settled on FinePrint, located in Calgary's prime downtown location on Stephen Avenue. Let's listen to "I'll Be Seeing You" by Jimmy Durante. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSzmuWImK7Q Quebecoise… Continue reading FinePrint: Stephen Avenue gem