The Exchange: Eau Claire Athletic Club in Calgary

On Saturday, Québécoise, Sirski, Deal and No Deal met us for dinner at the Exchange in Eau Claire. This dinner was particularly epic because we got to meet one of the chefs at the Exchange, Carla. Let’s listen to “Work It”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWe9RcT4DI&list=PLRZ3_G5bS4_A5ScYwakjaDghYWBBlMODh&index=10 Chef Carla stopped by our table to let us know one of the… Continue reading The Exchange: Eau Claire Athletic Club in Calgary

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Una Pizza + Wine: Lunch special in Calgary

I took Bex Oxo out for a belated lunch. Since we share a love of a good deal, we checked out Una Pizzeria's lunch special. For this post, let’s listen to Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM&list=RDwp43OdtAAkM&index=1 From Monday to Friday until 2PM, Una offers a $20 lunch special that includes a pop,… Continue reading Una Pizza + Wine: Lunch special in Calgary

Last Sunday, my friend Lululemon took me to a Juice Imports tasting ($35) at Vine Arts. I was extra excited. The wines are from Gut Oggau, located in Austria, where Lululemon and I are visiting with Juice Imports in 2026 for a wine tour. Let's listen to for this post "The Lonely Goatherd". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmmOJx_Hxto Typically,… Continue reading Gut Oggau with Juice Imports: Vine Arts in Calgary

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)

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