On Sunday, Chew Steel and I met up with Captain M and Dr. V to their favourite Greek spot, Calypso’s Greek Taverna, just north of downtown Calgary. When we arrived, we noticed the restaurant's sign now reads: Brunch Glory & Calypso’s Greek Taverna. It's the same room, split across two services: brunch from 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.,… Continue reading Calypso’s Greek Taverna Calgary Review: A Go-To Greek Spot
Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore
I’d just finished my appointment when L floated the idea of lunch. I wasn’t in the mood to sit down anywhere, so I suggested takeout. There’s a new spot that opened up in Altadore, Banh Mi Boy. I’ve been creeping on their Google reviews for months. I'm skeptical of Google reviews, but seeing John Manzo and… Continue reading Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore
Padmandi: Best Vegan Restaurant in Calgary (That Actually Hold Up)
My father is back in town! To celebrate this joyous news, Chew Steel and I brought takeout to my parents' house. I thought long and hard about where to order from and decided on Padmandi, a vegan restaurant in Calgary’s Heritage / Kingsland area. Let’s listen to If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the… Continue reading Padmandi: Best Vegan Restaurant in Calgary (That Actually Hold Up)
Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review
My friends Lululemon, Divine Offering, Kournikova, and 47 attended Juice Import’s special event ($60) with Franz Weninger, a winemaker from Austria and Hungary. We arrived at Vine Arts in Calgary’s Beltline District and were welcomed by Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard with a glass of Weinland White. Before I forget, let’s play a little music… Continue reading Vine Arts Wine Tasting Calgary: Franz Weninger (Juice Imports) Review
Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
Five Stars was in Calgary for 24 hours. After reading Elizabeth Chooney-Booth's praise for Park by Sidewalk Citizen’s aged Alberta beef platter in the Calgary Herald, I booked a reservation. Let’s listen to Gymnopédie No.1 for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xm7s9eGxU This is the second time I’ve ever eaten at Park by Sidewalk Citizen and this experience… Continue reading Park by Sidewalk Citizen: One of Calgary’s best meals
Hitting the Sauce 