Mamak Dang Malaysian Fusion offers excellent Malaysian food and service in a Malaysian-styled eatery! We arrived at Mamak Dang on a Thursday afternoon, and it just finished the lunch hour rush so there were hardly anyone inside. This worked to our advantage because we had the full attention of the staff and chef! 😀 Once […]
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Hipster Hangout at Rosso Coffee Roasters Inglewood
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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A Costly Moroccan Dinner at The Casbah Restaurant
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, […]