On Wednesday, Divine Offering and I went to a wine tasting at Vine Arts - Meet the Maker – Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio. For this post, let's listen to Caminito a Motel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eD_X11Ji6c We checked out Sound Bar before the tasting. It's a cozy, dimly lit space reminiscent of a chic basement. I was… Continue reading Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio – Vine Arts
Cabo San Lucas review – Best taco spots in town
This post is for my friend Westjet, who is currently in San Jose. I wanted to share my recommendations, as Cabo is just a short Uber ride away, and I'll also include some alternatives in San Jose. Let's listen to this post, "Float On" by Modest Mouse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTAud5O7Qqk Once we landed in Cabo last December,… Continue reading Cabo San Lucas review – Best taco spots in town
Kama: A modern Mediterranean restaurant in Calgary
For my birthday, Bex Oxo took me to see Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, a candlelight musical experience. As her birthday is two days before mine, I took her out for dinner before the concert at Kama. Let's listen to "Believer" by Imagine Dragon for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtfhZwyrcc I was jonesing for a glass of wine,… Continue reading Kama: A modern Mediterranean restaurant in Calgary
Letty Pizza x Roy Oh: Collaboration in Calgary
For my birthday dinner, I picked Letty Pizza. I saw on Instagram that Roy Oh was doing a collab. For those too young to know, Roy is one of OG Asian fusion chefs in Calgary, the other being Duncan Ly. In 2011, I hosted a celebration dinner at Roy’s first restaurant, Anju, to mark my… Continue reading Letty Pizza x Roy Oh: Collaboration in Calgary
Banh Mi Date #19 – Saigon Deli
It's my birthday weekend! I kicked things off with a banh mi from Saigon Deli, and completed my mission to go on 19 banh mi dates! Let's listen to "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnZ0xdMU4yY My nickname should be the Fairy Food Godmother, because whenever I visit Forest Lawn, I bring treats for everyone. It… Continue reading Banh Mi Date #19 – Saigon Deli