Rosso Coffee Roasters Inglewood is a cool hangout in one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Calgary, with great coffee and an awesome ambiance! Inglewood is one of the first districts of Calgary, if not the oldest district in the city. Some of the buildings still maintain their brick facades, and there are even old barns […]
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A Tasty Surprise at Jackie’s Thai
Jackie’s Thai is an underrated gem hidden in the confines of Eau Claire Market. I was invited by Jackie and her colleague (Mark) to come downtown and try the food at Jackie’s Thai. It was a great opportunity to finally try this stall, and I was treated for a free meal! Yay! 🙂 Jackie’s Thai […]
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Delicious First Taste of Ethiopia at Ensira Ethiopian Restaurant
Ensira Ethiopian Restaurant is a welcomed addition to Calgary’s few Ethiopian eateries! My first taste of Ethiopia was a success at Ensira! Calgary has so many hidden gem eateries, and they are hidden in places a lot of people don’t know about. Some of the best and most authentic ethnic restaurants in Calgary are along […]
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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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It’s Happy Hour at Goro + Gun (Goro and Gun)
Goro + Gun (Goro and Gun) apparently serves one of the best ramens in Calgary, but also has a pretty mean happy hour menu! In this visit to Goro + Gun, we decided to check out their happy hour menu, which were all $5 (even the drinks)! We ordered the veggie tempura, edamame, ramen sliders, […]
French Pastries at Sucre Patisserie and Cafe
Sucre Patisserie and Cafe is the latest newcomer (as of November 9, 2016) to the vibrant cafe scene in Calgary! And it is a welcomed addition with its French pastries and excellent coffee! I first heard about Sucre when I saw that it would be opening soon when I ate lunch at Posto Pizzeria and […]