I’d just finished my appointment when L floated the idea of lunch. I wasn’t in the mood to sit down anywhere, so I suggested takeout. There’s a new spot that opened up in Altadore, Banh Mi Boy. I’ve been creeping on their Google reviews for months. I'm skeptical of Google reviews, but seeing John Manzo and… Continue reading Banh Mi Boy Calgary Review: A Late-Night Banh Mi Spot in Altadore
Tag: Marda Loop
La Hacienda & Himalayan Nepali Cuisine: Same night, different worlds
After Christmas and before my first chemo appointment, I wanted to go out for cocktails and a bite to eat. December was a month of indulgent platters from Peasant Cheese and memorable meals at Cassis Bistro, Sukiyaki House, and The Exchange Restaurant. January, by contrast, is about cooking nourishing foods, rest and gentle exercise. For… Continue reading La Hacienda & Himalayan Nepali Cuisine: Same night, different worlds
Bar Rocca: Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2025
On Chew Steel's birthday, he couldn't decide on where to go. I suggested we stay local and check out one of the many new eateries popping up in Calgary's Marda Loop neighbourhood, like Bar Rocca. Let's listen to 'Take You Higher' by Leisure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiYz5v7Pe0o I read in the Herald that the same person behind DOPO,… Continue reading Bar Rocca: Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2025
Date night spots in Marda Loop: Side Hustle and Annabelle’s Kitchen
L and I met with Matech and Fit for drinks at Side Hustle in Marda Loop. On its website, Side Hustle is self-described as a watering hole tucked behind an alley, so I was surprised to find this bar anything but a hole in the wall. Let's listen to "Radio" by Lana Del Rey for… Continue reading Date night spots in Marda Loop: Side Hustle and Annabelle’s Kitchen
Merchants Restaurant & Bar Calgary: A Marda Loop Meat Market
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
Hitting the Sauce 