Category: Food
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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.
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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…
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Boston Food Reviews: Pizza, Seafood, and More
Local cuisine is one of the best things about travelling, and my recent trip to the Boston/Cambridge area was certainly no different, so here were some of the interesting things I had in the even windier city! Pinocchio’s Pizza at Harvard Square Most Canadians associate Boston with Pizza, despite Boston Pizza being totally Canadian, and…
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Trying Four Mooncake Flavours🥮
In Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn festival (falling somewhere in September/October) is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and pray for good fortune and health. Of course, food is of paramount importance to these celebrations – mooncakes especially. They come in many different styles, but they are almost always round to symbolize reunion…
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Are Subway Power Bowls Better Than Footlongs?
Subway has remained a consistently affordable and healthy option for food on (or off) campus. They recently launched “power bowls”, advertised as being an even healthier and protein-packed option compared to their sandwiches. How do they really stack up in comparison? To find out, I tried their two flagship chef-crafted flavours: Piri Piri Chicken ($11)…
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3 Unique (and Affordable) Eats in Vancouver
Let’s be honest – when someone says they LOVE Vancouver food, it’s usually followed by a sushi, hot pot, dim sum, or ramen recommendation. Of course they are delicious; but what really sets the city apart are the unique and mouthwatering eats from all sorts of cultures. I’ve been on a (very difficult, I know…)…
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Restaurants in Canada vs. in England
In my opinion, Bri’ish food gets a bad rap and is actually pretty delicious, but how does the overall restaurant experience compare between Canada and in England? Diversity On the diversity front, both countries are absolutely killing it. I’ve had the pleasure of trying some rare (and incredible) cuisines in both, like Yemeni food in…
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Reviewing a 3-Course Formal Dinner at Oxford University
Thanks to a friend who brought me in as a guest, I was lucky enough to experience an Oxford Formal Dinner at Queens’ College – the stuff of romantic/posh dreams. First, there was a pre-dinner reception in a student common room with small bites like pretzels, prosciutto, and champagne. It was a nice start and…
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Best Travel Apps/Sites I’ve Used + Referral Codes
Codes and rewards are accurate as of October 2024 Wealthsimple (for Canadians) The Wealthsimple Cash card is a debit Mastercard with no monthly fees, and most importantly no foreign transaction fees + 1% cashback, making it a really good option for spending money while abroad. The average credit card foreign transaction fee varies around 2%, which…
