The Casbah Restaurant is apparently one of the best Moroccan restaurants in Calgary, but be prepared to pay up for that food. For those who don’t know, a casbah is sort-of a hightower or medina/fortress that identifies a city from atop the hill. When battle ensues, the leader of the town usually hides in the […]
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Dining and Drinking at National on 8th Avenue
National on 8th is an awesome place to grab some drinks with coworkers or friends after work! It’s also conveniently located right in the middle of Downtown Calgary. 🙂 Primarily known as a socializing bar, National on 8th offers excellent beer on tap, as well as delicious wines, cocktails and spirits. One surprising hit for […]
Amazing Space at Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Marda Loop
From photos online, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters in Marda Loop looks like a fancy place, and it did not disappoint! The cafe is exquisite, with awesome baristas and atmosphere. I’ll say it: I’ve never been to any Phil & Seb before. I know, I know…such blasphemy! For those who don’t know, Phil & Sebastian […]
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A Very Filling Pakistani Dinner at Mirchi
Every time I walk along 8th Street on the way to 17th Avenue, I always pass by Mirchi on 12th Avenue, a seemingly popular Pakistani cuisine restaurant on the Beltline. Tonight, I was able to finally try this eatery! We came to Mirchi for dinner (on a Saturday), and was surprisingly full. It’s a small, […]
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Diner Food at Smashburger McKenzie Towne
Smashburger McKenzie Towne offers good, old-school diner food burgers despite it being a fast food joint. My friend wanted to eat for dinner at a vegan-friendly restaurant near McKenzie Towne/New Brighton, and Smashburger was right there! When you go in, you order & pay at the front counter before you get your food. But it […]
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International Street Food at The Street Eatery
Update — April 24, 2017 I was invited by the owner to come to The Street Eatery after they forcibly closed during the winter of 2016/2017. And this time was better than the first. TASTE: Good. My mughlai veg naan rola was really delicious! I loved the complex mix of flavours in that dish—sweet, tangy, salty […]
Delicious Mediterranean at Village Pita Bakery
After researching for new (and cheap) places to eat at in NE Calgary, I decided to visit Village Pita Bakery, which is highly rated on Zomato. Village Pita Bakery is located near Marlborough, and it’s a bit out of the way for most people. It’s also located in a small strip mall that contained other […]
Getting Cozy at Evelyn’s Coffee Bar in Banff
Besides taking a break from the monotony of daily unemployed life, I wanted to go to Banff to go cafe-hopping. In this effort, I stumbled upon Evelyn’s Coffee Bar in downtown Banff. After walking around in downtown Banff and taking photos, I decided that I couldn’t stand the chill any longer (it was a chilly […]