Cured Delicatessen – Calgary I was invited down to have a little feast at Cured Delicatessen – Calgary. I was not familiar with this local delicatessen that resides in Haysboro, a district in southwest Calgary. The deli itself has been around since 1955 but has undergone a complete facelift as of the end of last…
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.
Model Milk – Calgary, AB
Model Milk – Calgary, AB This has, hands down, been the one restaurant I have been dying to go to. I have only heard great things about the atmosphere, the food, the staff! So I was more than thrilled to have the opportunity to take Ken down for a little pre-Valentine’s Day celebration just the…
The Curry Leaf
The Curry Leaf The Curry Leaf is a family owned and operated South Indian restaurant here in Calgary, Alberta. It opened just recently in October, 2016. Ken and I were very excited to try this cuisine that we had never had before. I have had lots of curries but Southern Indian is different. They use…
Posto Pizzeria and Bar
Posto Pizzeria and Bar We were invited down to Posto Pizzeria and Bar to enjoy an evening and to try “eat the sheet”! This is a clever way to try an array of Chef Ben Mills’ specials all at once. “Eat the sheet” is a multi course meal of all the latest and greatest creations…
Mill St. Brewery – Calgary
Mill St. Brewery – Calgary Mill St. Brewery has landed in Calgary. Their story began back in 2002 with the first brewery opening up in Toronto’s historic distillery district. They have since expanded to other locations in Toronto plus St. John’s and Ottawa and now Calgary. Their first beer was an organic lager and the…
Vine and Dine with Brian Keating at Safari Grill
Vine and Dine with Brian Keating at Safari Grill I had the great pleasure to be invited by Linda Garson to one of her events, Vine and Dine with Brian Keating at Safari Grill. I have to be honest that I have not been to this divine restaurant before nor have I had the chance…
Spragg’s Meat Shop Farm to Table Tour
Spragg’s Meat Shop Farm to Table Tour I was very enthralled when I received an invitation to Spragg’s Meat Shop Farm to Table Tour. I have never been to a pig farm before and I was very interested in the whole process. We took a lovely 2 hour drive into the country side to Rosemary,…
Ten Foot Henry Restaurant
Ten Foot Henry Restaurant There is a new kid on the block, well, actually this guy has been around before but not in his current home at the Ten Foot Henry restaurant where he is living now. The bald, wooden, comic strip character is what I speak of. Ten Foot Henry used to adorn the…
The Guild – Oliver & Bonacini
The Guild – Oliver & Bonacini There is a new baby for Oliver & Bonacini and it is not in their home town of Toronto but right here in Calgary. The Guild – Oliver & Bonacini is their newest adventure and brings local produce and the best beef, game and fowl Alberta has to offer….
The Keg Lobster Summer
The Keg Lobster Summer The Keg Lobster Summer, aaaahhh, nothing is better than a great meal at my favorite restaurant. When it is lobster season The Keg has a special menu that is entirely lobster!! There is still lots of time to grab a great lobster meal as Lobster Summer promotion runs until August 28th….
Cassis Bistro #BastilleDay
Cassis Bistro #BastilleDay Ken and I were dining just the other night at Cassis Bistro #BastilleDay. But before I start to write about the amazing meal we had, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the tragedy that occured in Nice, France on this day. My heart goes out to the victims, families and people…
Cassis Bistro’s 5th Anniversary
Cassis Bistro’s 5th Anniversary Being invited to Cassis Bistro’s 5th Anniversary this past week was a thrill for me. I have enjoyed many great meals at this wonderful dining spot. Cassis Bistro is like a true French bistro and is the only one in all of western Canada. Restaurant owners, Gilles and Andrea Brassart and…