Category: Calgary Food
-
Pre-Exam Tacos at Native Tongues Uni District
Even among the most indecisive group of friends, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who would say no to succulent tacos and $5 beers just a 10-minute walk away from the Olympic Oval. Yet, Native Tongues’ great vibes and happy hour deals remain largely untapped by the student population.
-
Trying Beeswax Dry-Aged Lamb at Park by Sidewalk Citizen
It’s not often that someone like Guy Fieri comes to Calgary to sing the praises of our restaurants, and it’s certainly unexpected that one such restaurant would be a spin-off of a bakery. Located in a small building at the corner of Central Memorial Park, Park by Sidewalk Citizen is known for their dry-aging and…
-
Reviewing 3-Course Peking Duck at Ginger Beef Bistro House
Next to Landmark Cinemas in Calgary’s Country Hills, you’ll find a casual Chinese eatery housed in a classic suburban building with red accents. Though Ginger Beef was invented in Calgary, it originated at the Silver Inn and not the Ginger Beef Bistro House. But that doesn’t take away from its charm… step inside, and you’re…
-
Calgary Food Network Champion’s Chicken Sandwiches: Cluck N Cleaver Review
If you’ve watched Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef Gauntlet, Beat Bobby Flay, or others, you may have seen Calgary’s own Chef Nicole Gomes dominate the competitive cooking scene. As an avid Food Network watcher, when I saw her Calgary restaurant Cluck N Cleaver on Big Food Bucket List, I knew I had to find out…
-
How to Choose and Optimize Your UCalgary Meal Plan (Free Swipes Calculator)
Trying to decide between the 5-day unlimited, 7-day unlimited, or the 120/250 swipe options? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’m going to share some tips and tricks to make the most out of your meal plan, as well as insights into which option you might want depending on how you like to eat.…
-
IKEA Yearly Midsummer Buffet 2024 Review
Every year around June, IKEA hosts a Midsummer Buffet full of fish, meatballs, salad, and more. You have to be an IKEA Family member (which is free) and buy a $25 ticket in person on a previous day. I attended the Calgary buffet, and here is my full review! Venue The buffet is hosted on…
-
Reviewing CoCo’s New Floral Tea Lattes
Like many uni students, coffee helps me get through my courses, but now that it’s summer, something more refreshing and seasonal is a welcome change. I had the chance to try some floral tea lattes, courtesy of CoCo in Chinatown Calgary, and here’s my review. Firstly, the location is quite nice with a spacious seating…
-
PizzaForno Automated Pizzeria Review UCalgary
Don’t want to deal with the hassle of picking up a pizza delivery? Super hungry on campus and want something to eat ASAP? Wanna bring some food to a dorm party? PizzaForno aims to solve these issues of convenience for you with a fully automated “pizza vending machine” on campus that can serve you a…
-
Calgary Fiestaval (Latin Festival) 2023 Blog
Summer in Calgary is full of free cultural festivals, one of which is the Fiestaval Latin Festival! Held in Olympic Plaza all day Friday to Sunday (July 21-23 this year), it’s a long weekend of music, dance, and food. I attended on Friday evening and was greeted by a lively crowd and tons of booths…
