Jacuzzi asked me why all my reviews are positive in Calgary and more negative in Vancouver. I prefer focusing on what I like about a restaurant over what I didn't enjoy. As for the difference in tone between the two cities, let me just say your company does influence the overall experience. There’s one spot… Continue reading Saigon Deli – Assorted Meat Sub
River Café: Calgary date night—does it still deliver?
With COVID-19 hampering our summer plans, L and I are making an effort to visit the more picturesque restaurants in Calgary. I’ve been wanting to return to River Cafe ever since we celebrated Ottawa and Soup’s wedding in 2019. For this post, let’s listen to “She’s Got the Look” by Roxette. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlVI7ZNiFlI We didn’t manage… Continue reading River Café: Calgary date night—does it still deliver?
Cooking Mama YYC: Unexpectedly incredible home kitchen takeout
Lovegastrogirl did it again! When I opened the bags she dropped off for our dinner, L shook his head and said, “You finally met your match. I don’t think even you can top her.” If this was a competition, she won. For this post, let’s listen to “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled,… Continue reading Cooking Mama YYC: Unexpectedly incredible home kitchen takeout
Koji Katsu: A downtown Calgary spot for Japanese comfort food
L asked me which restaurant I decided on for our Saturday night dinner. I picked Koji Katsu because this business unfortunately opened up when COVID-19 officially shut down our social lives. For this post, I’d like to dedicate a song to L as he's been my rock throughout this worldwide crisis. If there was an… Continue reading Koji Katsu: A downtown Calgary spot for Japanese comfort food
True World Grocery Store – Sushi, sashimi and onigiri
Have you every eaten an excellent bowl of instant ramen? In Japan, I could buy an instant version of an award winning ramen made by Nissin Foods and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Back home in Calgary, I noticed the ramen from T&T Supermarket and E-Mart isn't nearly as good as the Nakiryu and Nissin ramen I… Continue reading True World Grocery Store – Sushi, sashimi and onigiri
Hitting the Sauce 