Rundle Lounge, Banff We had Zack visiting from Ontario, a great friend for Amber. He had never been to the mountains before so off we went on a road trip. It is only a 1 1/2 hour drive so easily done in a day. We ventured out mid-morning getting into Banff at lunchtime and headed…
Dining Out
We have explored many new and notable restaurants here locally in Calgary, plus the surrounding area and abroad. We give you our reviews on what we loved from the menus and experienced in these wonderful restaurants and events.
Earls
Earls We have now been to Earls twice in the last little while. The Earls Westhills location. I think they are all very similar with their offerings and provide a good meal with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. We sat out on their patio both times enjoying the lovely summer weather we have been…
Roy’s Las Vegas
Roy’s Las Vegas Here is the final installment to the restaurant series of my trip to Las Vegas. This was our last night and a very memorable one, we were a little more behaved. Anyway, it’s Vegas!! I was excited to try Roy’s Las Vegas as it is touted to be Hawaiian Fusion. European techniques…
Friday Night Cooking Class/ Season Finale/ Le Villa
Friday Night Cooking Class/ Season Finale/ Le Villa Here we are at the end of our cooking classes for another season and I have a real treat for you this time. Rick the owner of Le Villa restaurant graciously agreed to do the Friday Night Cooking Class/ Season Finale/ LeVilla for us. The girls were…
Border Grill
Border Grill Here is another restaurant that I recently ate at when visiting Las Vegas with my girlfriends. We had a lovely evening at the Border Grill and we all very much enjoyed sitting on their lovely elevated balcony overlooking the pool area of Mandalay Bay. Modern Mexican! They serve “Modern Mexican” cuisine and you…
Mesa Grill, Bobby Flay’s Restaurant in Caesar’s Las Vegas
Mesa Grill, Bobby Flay’s Restaurant in Caesar’s Las Vegas I recently went to Las Vegas to celebrate my 50th birthday with three of my best friends!! What a fabulous weekend we had with so many laughs. Eating, drinking and being merry!! We went to shows like Menopause The Musical (so very funny, my face hurt)….
Original Joe’s
It was our 20th anniversary and we couldn’t decide where to go for dinner. We have been doing so much fine dining and cooking lately we wanted to tone it down a bit. We miss the pub dates that we used to have!!! Just the two of us with no distractions. So I said that…
Haru
Haru Here is another fine restaurant, Haru Sushi!! I had the enjoyment of noshing on some great sushi the other day to celebrate Tammy’s birthday. Wow, thirty again??? LOL! Upon entering we were happily greeted and shown to a lovely little booth. The decor is nice and contemporary with a lovely touch of Japan with…