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Where to eat in Calgary: Bar Chouette, Lonely Mouth and Hayden Block BBQ

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

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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

Restaurants · Seafood · Special Occasion

FinePrint Calgary Review (Stephen Avenue): What to Order

The good neighbours reunited! Quebecoise, Betty, Kournikova and I met up for our girls' night. It's been a while, as Betty was busy giving birth to a handsome little fellow. We settled on FinePrint, located in Calgary's prime downtown location on Stephen Avenue. Let's listen to "I'll Be Seeing You" by Jimmy Durante. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSzmuWImK7Q Quebecoise… Continue reading FinePrint Calgary Review (Stephen Avenue): What to Order