Japanese Green Tea Tasting at the Consulate General Author: Jennifer Lewis, Calgary Food & Event Blogger: www.bakeitorleaveit.com I recently had the pleasure of attending a Japanese Green Tea Tasting event hosted by the Consulate General of Japan. I’ll be honest, prior to this event I did not indulge in green tea for its taste, but…
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4th Spot – Good Beer, Family Oriented, Brunch, All in One.
I love this place, the menu is always kept interesting and it is a very diverse but laid back crowd. We ventured here on a weekend, so I decided to try a new menu item for brunch. Warning – never eat out when HANGRY as you make terrible decisions like ordering the Fried Chicken &…
Marina Dosa – Again
Alright, I finally elected to try something OTHER THAN DOSA on the menu. Today it was Chole Bathure. Wow, I was so excited when this arrived at our table, and I’m pretty sure other patrons were jealous. The bathure was freshly fried, big and poofy. Flaky outside, doughy inside – a fried bread heaven. The…
Tacos Mexico!
The name of this restaurant gets straight to the point. TACOS. Dishing up several varieties, Asada (steak), Al Pastor (spicy pork with pineapple), Carnitas (pulled pork), Barbacoa, Chicken in Adobo Sauce, Chorizo Sausage, Chipotle Beef and Bean&Feta. Hostess was incredibly patient with me & my questions over the phone. Took her advice and tried a…
Saigon Star Vietnamese
We stopped here at random, attracted by the big beckoning sign (yes, that worked) and in hopes of supporting a new business vs. defaulting to the Wendy’s next door. On the inside, this did not appear to be a new restaurant, the seats & booths worn, uncomfortable and not particularly clean, server wasn’t friendly, and…
Hunterhorn Bakery
This strip mall is full of interesting eats – including the Hunterhorn Bakery which has a devote local following, serving up fresh breads, vietnamese subs, baking, pastries and cakes. Unfortunately no egg tarts here, but I tried a classic coconut bun and bun stuffed with red bean paste. A golden baked bun that is slightly…
Late Night Bubbletea Run
With guests visiting, we thought we would treat them to some late night dessert. This bubble tea location was packed (mid-week) right before closing. So much so, they were no longer seating (not the friendliest service). With fresh fruit, smoothies, slushies, milk teas, and an array of bubbly/jelly options, everyone got to customize their drink….
Ramadan Catering – Show off to your friends
So we were throwing a party for about 40ppl, and I did not want to cook. A good co-worker of mine recommended this caterer (and takeout) business in the NE. I met with the head chef G. and he accommodated all of our needs – e.g. mild seasoning, timing, and sizing of our order. Everything…
Juree’s Thai – NW
My boss actually was the one to recommend this restaurant – Popular for both take out and dine in, this is a unique restaurant with thai decor (from the window shutters to the plateware) – making for a fun escape within the city. Staff were incredibly friendly. The red curry dish with beef is one of my…
Speakeasy – SubRosa
Hidden beneath the old Bay location at 8th ave & 1st St, it definitely has an exciting entrance, getting ushered through hallways, doors and elevators. The actual bar itself is quite swanky. The drinks can be on the high end – so just go in with that expectation, a friend ordered a $50 drink by…