My friends told me that the scene at Merchants Restaurant & Bar on "Wine Wednesday" is a real hoot. Apparently, the crowd makes for great people-watching. So for our monthly girls' night, Kournikova, Betty, Québecoise, and I decided to check it out for ourselves. I called ahead to make reservations. However, a staffer informed me… Continue reading Merchants Restaurant & Bar Calgary: A Marda Loop Meat Market
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Vancouver, BC: Fanny Bay & Oyster Bar
L asked me what I wanted to do on our free afternoon. Walk along the seawall! As we strolled over to English Bay, he complained that I walk too fast and said that I was going to blow out my hip. You don't have to worry about me L, I have strong child bearing hips.… Continue reading Vancouver, BC: Fanny Bay & Oyster Bar
Bar Modern – No Man’s Dinner #2
For our second No Man’s Dinner meetup, our supper club met at Bar Modern on Stephen Ave. L was initially hesitant to join our club due to a past negative experience. In 2012, I dragged him to a food event. We learned years later that one of the guests we met was charged for child… Continue reading Bar Modern – No Man’s Dinner #2
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
Hitting the Sauce 