Calgary: Alforno Bakery & Cafe
Our recent visit to Teatro had drawn my attention to the new member of the Teatro Group of restaurants – Alforno Bakery & Café. Situated in Eau Claire, Alforno is both an Italian bakery and...
View ArticleCentre Street Japanese Hotpot – Simply Soul-Warming
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I have a continuing love-hate relationship with hot pot. The bubbling one-pot meal is extremely unhealthy (high fat, high sodium, high calories), but it makes me nostalgic...
View ArticleAlloy – Where Mediterranean, Latin, and Asian Cuisines Meet
What would be a better name than “Alloy” for a restaurant that masters the art of blending multiple cuisine? Few weeks ago, when our friend asked us to arrange a double date, a number of outstanding...
View ArticleKabuku – Just Another Japanese Restaurant?
‘Tis March, that means it is the season for…. Big Taste! The kitchen is cooking, again. I can *almost* hear the chefs sharpening their knives, getting ready to wow the guests. But, before we dive into...
View ArticleCucina X Big Taste 2016
Spring is not here yet, but tons of events are already lining up to keep us busy in Calgary. To kick off the month, restaurants are gearing up for the return of Big Taste. The 10-day long festival...
View ArticleWurst X Big Taste 2016
I love Big Taste for one particular reason – being able to try out new restaurants at great value. Wurst is not “new” per se, but I always hear its name popping up every now and then in relation to its...
View ArticleChef’s Table X Big Taste 2016
I always admire chefs who can whip up beautiful dishes. When food is served on a table, we feast our eyes on the food before we put it in our mouths. If the dish is aesthetically appealing, chances are...
View ArticleRiver Cafe X Big Taste 2016
After 10 days of food overload, the Big Taste festival had finally come to an end. Has all these eating made you sick of food yet? Or put on a few pounds? I know my pants have become a little tighter...
View ArticleThe Street Eatery – Inspired by Global Street Food
Let’s see a show of hands if you love street food✋ Tacos, pizzas, kebabs, laksa, stinky tofu… they are all popular cheap eats sold by street side vendors around the world. There’s no denying these...
View ArticleThe Nash & Off Cut Bar: Inventive Canadian Cuisine
Since it has taken over the historic National Hotel space in Inglewood, Chef Michael Noble’s new restaurant The Nash and Off Cut Bar has quickly become the talk of the town. Many praise the delicious...
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