So, it's official - I'm a groupie. I should start wearing a Juice Import tee shirt to show my support for natural wine importers Erik Mercier and Mark Couillard. On Sunday, I took my sister-in-law Turned to Juice Import's Laurent Saillard wine tasting ($20) at Bricks Wine Co. For this post, let's listen to "Foux… Continue reading Laurent Saillard – Juice Imports wine tasting
Meat Market: Merchants Restaurant & Bar
My friends told me that the scene at Merchants Restaurant & Bar on "Wine Wednesday" is a real hoot. Apparently, the crowd makes for great people-watching. So for our monthly girls' night, Kournikova, Betty, Québecoise, and I decided to check it out for ourselves. I called ahead to make reservations. However, a staffer informed me… Continue reading Meat Market: Merchants Restaurant & Bar
Kindeli Wines – Juice Imports wine tasting
On Sunday, Kournikova joined me for a wine tasting ($29) at Vine Arts. Hosted by the co-owner of Juice Imports, Erik Mercier showcased Kindeli wines from Nelson, New Zealand. Let's listen to "Hurt Feelings" by Flight of the Conchords for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuJzSTNDUGI Our welcome drink was Kindeli Primavera, a rosé with a dark, raspberry-like… Continue reading Kindeli Wines – Juice Imports wine tasting
New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
My friend Bex.oxo told me about a new French cafe in Marda Loop, Le Comptoir, by François. Her roommate Valentina recently arrived from Ukraine and started working there, so we decided to visit on a sunny afternoon. Let’s listen to “Le Gorille” by George Brassens for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSAzyMceCOA This quaint cafe only fits a… Continue reading New Marda Loop cafe: Le Comptoir, by François
Best of Bowness eateries: Chicken Omnibus
L and I visited our adorable nephew in Bowness. After a successful playdate, we decided to order dinner from Chicken Omnibus. I'm glad we checked it out, as this is our new favourite place for Korean-style fried chicken. For this post, let's listen to "Do You Believe in Magic" by The Loving' Spoonful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnbfuAcCqpY I… Continue reading Best of Bowness eateries: Chicken Omnibus
Hitting the Sauce 