After our meal at Tim Ho Wan, we shopped in Chelsea. We were still stuffed but Beep Beep had reservations at Cookshop. She wanted to go because Sandra Bernhard took Taste Makers here to eat tacos. Beep Beep was also impressed that Cookshop prints off a new menu every day based on what's seasonal. What… Continue reading Cookshop New York review (Chelsea)
New York: Tim Ho Wan (East Village)
For Beep Beep's 40th birthday, we went to New York. This is my second time in the Big Apple. This visit around, I was scammed, spat on and subjected to pornographic language. For this post, let's listen to JAY-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of the Mind". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an3UERXQv2s As this was Beep Beep's trip,… Continue reading New York: Tim Ho Wan (East Village)
Phu Quy Calgary review: AYCE Vietnamese wraps
My colleagues asked me what I was doing for the weekend. I informed them L and I were going to Phu Quy. They all chuckled and said they loved the name of the restaurant. Phu Quy is the name of an island in Vietnam, not a swear word. Mai told me to check out this… Continue reading Phu Quy Calgary review: AYCE Vietnamese wraps
Greta Bar – No Man’s Dinner #1
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." - William Congreve When I applied to No Mans Dinner - a supper club in Calgary - I was informed that no female members are permitted. I pointed out that rule 5 stipulates no female guests, but there was no rule about female members. Despite my outstanding… Continue reading Greta Bar – No Man’s Dinner #1
Ho Won – Lobster and Wine
It's a small world. It turns out Bottlenick knows the daughter of the chef at Ho Won, aka the flash-fried squid magician. If you don't recall my fake news blunder on Reddit, you can read it here. Bottlenick, L and I decided to visit for dinner when the Magician was working. Pro tip - you… Continue reading Ho Won – Lobster and Wine
Hitting the Sauce 