For our monthly girls' night, we picked Salt & Brick, a hot spot that just opened up. Unfortunately, Betty was sick, so it was just Kournikova, Quebecoise and me. Let's listen to "Confident" by Demi Lovato for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLRQn61oUY We were seated on the main floor, near the front door. I liked our spacious table… Continue reading Salt & Brick – New spot in Calgary
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New French fusion: Bar Chouette
Jaime was in town! I took her to Bar Chouette because she's a fan of Duncan Ly's restaurants, and I wanted a place with a nice vibe. This is my second time at this restaurant. My experience this time was even better, likely because I took the advice of our server, Abby. Let's listen to… Continue reading New French fusion: Bar Chouette
Pigeonhole – Happy Hour in Calgary
After sampling so many delightful wines at Bricks Wine Co, I asked Erik where Turned and I could go to continue our afternoon of merriment. I specifically requested recommendations for restaurants that serve wines from Juice Imports. He recommended Business and Pleasure, Frenchies, Ten Foot Henry and Pat and Betty. Unfortunately, most of the restaurants… Continue reading Pigeonhole – Happy Hour in Calgary
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
Laurent Cazottes Wine Tasting at Vine Arts Calgary (Juice Imports Event)
My buddy Chen is in town! I invited him to my newest addiction, a spirit tasting ($30) by Juice Imports at Vine Arts. I told Chen this was a rare event, as there are less than 30 bottles of each cuvée in Alberta. For this post, let's listen to "We're Are Going to Be Friends"… Continue reading Laurent Cazottes Wine Tasting at Vine Arts Calgary (Juice Imports Event)
Hitting the Sauce 