I wanted to take my brother Five Stars (formerly known as Jacuzzi) out for Italian food. I picked Rea's Italian Cucina, a restaurant I've heard from acquaintances who swear the food at Rea's reminds their nonna's cooking. Let's listen to the "Pasta Song" La Famiglia for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxncWOKeRpE When we arrived, I noticed most… Continue reading Old school Italian in Calgary: Rea’s Italian Cucina
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey – Live Music
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 Smoke & Whiskey – Live Music
Deane House and Pinot-Fest at Vine Arts
I snagged tickets to Juice Import's second-ever Pinot Fest ($50). Bricks Wine Co. sent an email recommending guests to eat beforehand due to the anticipated massive selection of wines. I invited Sunflower as my guest, as she is my number-one wine buddy. She, in turn, insisted on treating me to brunch a Deane House. Let's… Continue reading Deane House and Pinot-Fest at Vine Arts
Happy Hour: Goro + Gun
On my first day of work, my boss MRP took me out for lunch. He suggested ramen at Goro + Gun, conveniently located minutes from our office. For this post, let's listen to "Feel So Good" by Mase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIvEiTrq9kk MRP ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen ($18) and the Steamed Buns ($10). I asked our server if… Continue reading Happy Hour: Goro + Gun
Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona
Last Sunday, Sunflower and I attended a natural wine tasting ($25) at Bricks Wine Store. Juice Import co-owner Erik Mercier showcased wines from Dormilona, a woman-led winery in Margaret River, Western Australia. For this post, let's listen to "French Disko" by Stereolab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFzvkr1kmE An interesting fact about winemaking in Australia and the wine owner /… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona
Hitting the Sauce 