Last Monday, we wanted to get out and try somewhere new. I suggested Avitus, a tiny wine bar in Calgary's Marda Loop neighbourhood. Chew Steel was game, so off we went. For this post, let's listen to "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I512Mgmb678 Before we walked in, I warned Chew Steel that Avitus was a chick… Continue reading Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop
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Calgary Brewery: Stonyslope Brewing Company
Bex.oxo received some excellent news and took me out to celebrate at Stonyslope Brewing Company. She knows the owners, and ever since she attended the soft opening, she's been raving about the homemade bread and sour cherry beer. Let's listen to "I Bake the Bread" by Reckless Johnny Wales for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIR06AlazI The brewery… Continue reading Calgary Brewery: Stonyslope Brewing Company
Peasant Cheese Shop: Small shop, serious cheese in Calgary
9:20 a.m. on a Friday morning and I was already thinking about dinner. I didn't want to go out or cook. I thought I would be considerate for once and do something I know L would enjoy. At 10:00 a.m., I called Peasant Cheese Shop to order a mixed cheese and meat platter ($25). For… Continue reading Peasant Cheese Shop: Small shop, serious cheese in Calgary
Hitting the Sauce 