You can’t go to Portland without eating a doughnut, or so everyone says. I will admit that I’m not a huge doughnut fan, but felt I had to at least give it a try. We stopped at the world famous, Voodoo Doughnut which has been opened since 2003 and has been featured time and time …
Being both highly rated and recommended, it seemed like an easy decision to venture to Nong’s Khao Man Gai. This restaurant is located on the east side of Portland and comes with a fascinating story. The owner moved from Thailand with $70 and two suitcases, and in the end built a food cart and restaurant …
Arriving in Portland for our first day, we figured we should have some food before beginning our adventure. We stopped at Lardo, a food cart turned sandwich stop that specializes in everything pork. The little restaurant on the east side is welcoming inside, and also features a large, outdoor seating area. Besides their food menu, …
Looking for a quick bite to eat, I stopped at Po-Ke, located on 9th Avenue and Centre Street north. They’re Calgary’s first restaurant who specialize in poké bowls and sushi burritos. It’s a small place where you can either dine in or grab and go. You can also build your own build or order one …
After wanting to go for months, we finally had the chance to check out Nights & Weekends, and it was a meal I’ll never forget! This restaurant does a pop up every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Shiki Menya in Bridgeland. They have a small menu, but enough items that make it difficult to decide. …
Being the only hand pulled noodle place in Calgary, Calan Beef Noodle is doing everything right. This restaurant is located on Centre Street and 22 Avenue north, and is quite unassuming from the outside. Inside, there are only a few tables to sit at but if you call ahead you can reserve one for your …
This modern diner is located at the bottom of the Fairfield Inn & Suites on 12 Avenue in Calgary. I will admit that I was a little skeptical to eat at the restaurant in a hotel, but as soon as I entered The Beltliner, I knew this place was different. The first thing I noticed …
Restaurant. Barbershop. Cocktail bar. Cannibale fills all of your everyday needs. This cozy place is located in Bridgeland and has been a staple to the community since opening. It’s simple bar sign outside indicates where to enter, and once you walk in you’re warmly greeted with an intimate, lounge vibe. Offering a multi-page, detailed cocktail …
Being back at work again had me reminiscing and dreaming of care-free ways, summer weather, and holidays. In August, we went on a mini road trip to BC, stopping in Fernie, Cranbrook, and the Fairmont area. In Farimont, we rented this adorable cabin in the woods where life was easy. How I’ve been thinking about …
Driving by this Japanese restaurant at least twice a day, we decided it was finally time to stop in and try it out. It’s highly rated on Google and best described as a place for traditional sashimi and sushi dishes, and other Japanese plates. Arriving at just after 8pm, the restaurant was packed! We were …
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