Erik is back in town! I saw on Instagram he was hosting Rhone Ragers ($50) at Vine Arts. I immediately called my trusty wine pal, Lululemon, to find out if she was up for some natural wines. Let's listen to "Voulez-Vou" by Abba for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za05HBtGsgU I was early, so I shopped and picked… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Rhône Ragers at Vine Arts (Juice Imports)
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Calgary Wine Tasting: Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio at Vine Arts
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 Calgary Wine Tasting: Mikko Alkio of Clos Alkio at Vine Arts
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
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
Supper Club Calgary: With Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry
Town Hospitality organized an event. The lineup included Chef Garret Martin and Bar Manager Nate Wry of Francine's, Sugar Water Events, and Kyo-Jean Chung from Crush Imports. Garret previously ran Major Tom and later, Francine's, where I ate one of the best steaks in my life. Set from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. dinner included… Continue reading Supper Club Calgary: With Francine’s Chef Garret Martin & Bar Manager Nate Wry
Hitting the Sauce 