Friday was my last day at my job, leaving me an entire weekend of unemployment before I started my new position. Chew Steel wanted to mark the occasion by going out for dinner. I picked Paper Lantern as I wanted to relive my experience with Danni and the Olympian two days earlier. Let's listen to "Kokomo" by… Continue reading Paper Lantern – Twice Lit
Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern
For the past year, I've corresponded with Danni on Instagram. We share similar tastes in food, and we've even been to the same restaurants at the same time, though we weren't aware then. We decided to meet up officially. I invited my friend, the Olympian. Divine Offering isn't accessible on Wednesdays so that she couldn't… Continue reading Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern
First Street Corner – Pure Street Food
On Saturday, I met up with my colleagues. I hosted a little gathering at my house, and then we met for brunch the following morning at First Street Corner, in Calgary's Victoria Park neighbourhood. For this post, let’s listen to: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0 I suggested First Street Market because we wouldn't… Continue reading First Street Corner – Pure Street Food
An An Kitchen & Bar: New Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary’s Beltline District
On Friday, Chew Steel and I decided to go out for an early dinner. He suggested we try a new restaurant he thought I would like, An An Kitchen & Bar. We parked at his sister and brother-in-law's business, conveniently located right across from the restaurant. For this post, let's listen to "Dilemma" by Green… Continue reading An An Kitchen & Bar: New Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary’s Beltline District
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
Hitting the Sauce 