I was texting my brother Jacuzzi about a series of unfortunate events. He must have noticed the melodramatic tone in my messages because he immediately ordered me to go out for dinner. I told L and he agreed with Jacuzzi. As always, they are correct. For this post, let's listen to "Cherry Bomb" by Joan… Continue reading Richmond Pub: Thursday pizza and beer deal
Pure Modern Asian Kitchen + Bar – Late-night pho
Our friends came over for a small party for New Year's Eve. We followed the province's gathering restrictions (updated December 21) for indoor social gatherings. I kept the number below the maximum limit of 10 people, and the six of us were well over the age of 18. Furthermore, everyone was double vaccinated, boosted up,… Continue reading Pure Modern Asian Kitchen + Bar – Late-night pho
Fonda Flora – Elevated Mexican cuisine
On Saturday, Kournikova, Québécois, and I got together for dinner. We started the night off with bubbles at Kournikova's house. Québécois brought over champagne to toast to my new job. After finishing the bottle, Kournikova's doting husband Zuber dropped us off at Fonda Flora. Both Québécois and I appreciate the non-pedestrian wine list at Fonda… Continue reading Fonda Flora – Elevated Mexican cuisine
Hawthorn Dining Room: Hotel Restaurant
My sister-in-law turned 40! We spent the afternoon at RnR Wellness Spa and the evening at the Hawthorn Dining Room. For this post, let’s listen to “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIsnIt1p978 To start the night, Turned ordered a round of bubbly (Maschio Prossecco, $54). As we looked through the menu, I mentioned that… Continue reading Hawthorn Dining Room: Hotel Restaurant
Bake Chef – Date night 9 out of 19
On Monday, I met L at the University of Calgary to vote for Calgary's new mayor - Jyoti Gondek. After we voted, we went on date 9 out of 19 at Bake Chef. For this post, let’s listen to “The Times They Are A-Changin” by Bob Dylan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90WD_ats6eE I wanted to order a cold cut… Continue reading Bake Chef – Date night 9 out of 19
Hitting the Sauce 