My brother Five Stars was in town for two nights. I asked him to pick the restaurants because he never lets me forget if the food isn't up to his standard. Twenty years ago, I chose an Italian restaurant for lunch in downtown Vancouver, and he still bitches about that meal. For this post, let's… Continue reading Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ
Pure Saigonese: Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Calgary
Chew Steel and I decided to head out for dinner on Friday night. I've been dying to try Pure Saigonese, Lam Pham's newest restaurant in Marda Loop. In the evenings, Pure Saigonese takes over Diner Deluxe. What a smart way to utilize a space, especially in these economic times. Let's listen to "This Girl," featuring… Continue reading Pure Saigonese: Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Calgary
Gut Oggau with Juice Imports: Vine Arts in Calgary
Last Sunday, my friend Lululemon took me to a Juice Imports tasting ($35) at Vine Arts. I was extra excited. The wines are from Gut Oggau, located in Austria, where Lululemon and I are visiting with Juice Imports in 2026 for a wine tour. Let's listen to for this post "The Lonely Goatherd". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmmOJx_Hxto Typically,… Continue reading Gut Oggau with Juice Imports: Vine Arts in Calgary
Calcutta Cricket – Best Indian in Calgary
On Friday, I wanted to blow off some steam. I suggested to Chew Steel that we check out the Sound Room, my new favourite hangout. For this post, let's listen to "Iron Man" by El Michels Affair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Lk6YRS5b0 I adore the Sound Room. The hard-iced tea, the retro basement vibes, and the music just hit… Continue reading Calcutta Cricket – Best Indian in Calgary
Rhone Ragers – Juice Imports
Erik is back in town! I saw on Instagram he was hosting Rhone Ragers ($50) at Vine Arts. I immediately called my trusty wine pal, Lululemon, to find out if she was up for some natural wines. Let's listen to "Voulez-Vou" by Abba for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za05HBtGsgU I was early, so I shopped and picked… Continue reading Rhone Ragers – Juice Imports
Hitting the Sauce 