Bars/Lounges

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

Bars/Lounges · Wine tasting

Avitus Wine Bar – Top Date Night Spot in Marda Loop

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

Wine tasting

Juice Imports 7th Anniversary Wine Tasting Calgary: Missy This and That

Juice Imports celebrated their 7th birthday with a special tasting that sold out within 24 hours of posting. I scored the last two tickets ($45) and invited Lululemon as my plus one. Let's listen to "Birthday" by The Beatles for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhdOPhTHeoE Co-owners Mark and Erik selected some ultra-rare wines, including top-tier champagne, for… Continue reading Juice Imports 7th Anniversary Wine Tasting Calgary: Missy This and That

Brunch · French · New York · Restaurants

Buvette New York review (West Village)

Beep Beep wanted to check out Buvette because it was a Michelin recommended restaurant. We stopped by for a glass of wine and found the bistro so charming, we went again the following morning for her birthday breakfast. We arrived when the restaurant opened at 7:00 a.m.  so we could make it in time for… Continue reading Buvette New York review (West Village)