On Calgary Food—FoodYYC! A Group for foodies' Facebook page, there are many reviews about the Wednesday special at Chairman's Steakhouse, I had to check it out. For only $110, you get one 18-ounce ribeye, cheese bread, two salads, two side dishes, and a cheesecake to share. Let's listen to She's Got You by Patsy Cline… Continue reading Chairman’s Steakhouse Calgary Wednesday Deal: Worth It?
Tokyo review: Harajuku Gyoza Lou
There was a famous gyoza joint I was planning to take Chew Steel to, but when I looked the location up, it wasn't convenient enough to fit into our schedule. Instead, we went to Harajuku Gyoza Lou, a restaurant his student recommended to his other student, who then took me years ago. Let's listen to… Continue reading Tokyo review: Harajuku Gyoza Lou
Tokyo review: Iroriya Higashiginzaten (Ginza): Worth seeking out
I spent months looking for new places to eat in Tokyo, but my prerequisite was no lineups, eliminating many good restaurants. While waiting for great food can be worth it, I wanted to avoid all the super-hyped spots that TikTok made inaccessible. Tokyo is so busy and crowded that the last thing I wanted to… Continue reading Tokyo review: Iroriya Higashiginzaten (Ginza): Worth seeking out
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
Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Kournikova, Lululemon, 47, and I met at Francine's for a long-overdue dinner. Francine's is a French pop-up bar housed in Meat & Bread. I've meant to check out this bar for ages, but circumstances prevented me until our girls' night. Let's listen to "Cherry Pie" by Sade for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNkbbA_xW5E The bartender makes a mean cocktail! These… Continue reading Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Hitting the Sauce 