For anniversaries and birthdays, I’m always hard pressed to find something I’d be proud to gift. When thinking of something to give for those big occasions, I’ve always considered an experience to be more thoughtful than a physical good (unless, of course, its an item that will provide more experiences down the road). So for [...]
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Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery in Calgary
Posted in Tim Hortons, food on Aug 25th, 2009
If you haven’t heard, Tim Hortons has a few locations in Calgary that also serve Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. The combining of the stores was an experiment in the USA first, then they started moving into Ontario and finally, Calgary. Cold Stone Creamery is similar to a Marble Slab – you pick your ice [...]
Tim Hortons Brier 2009
Posted in Normal on Mar 11th, 2009
How can you not love the Brier? Taking place at the Calgary Saddledome until the 15th, the Brier is the national men’s curling championship of Canada. Once you get past the rules, the game is exciting to watch and watching it live is much better than on TV. Michelle and I were there on Monday [...]
Dine Out Calgary 2009
Posted in food on Feb 23rd, 2009
As seen on Sharon’s Only Here for the Food, Calgary’s downtown business association has released their Dine Out Calgary menu. Dine Out Calgary is a promotion that lasts for a week, March 9 to 15, where for between $15 and $35 per person, you get a three-course lunch or dinner at your selected restaurant. Places [...]
Calgary Transit now on Google Maps
Posted in Normal on Feb 17th, 2009
Not a moment too soon: Calgary Transit’s horrendous trip planning system is now integrated with Google Maps, so now you can trip plan using the Google Maps website. Its super easy to use too: enter in your directions like normal (for example, going from Canada Olympic Park to the Saddledome), and select your transportation method [...]
California Thai in Beacon Hill, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Jan 31st, 2009
California Thai in Beacon Hill, Calgary / jon_lin I don’t think I’ve ever been served this much food at a fast food place, ever. I definitely recommend the Pad Thai and Golden Curry with rice dishes.
Tenshi Sushi
Posted in food on Jan 26th, 2009
Michelle and I dropped by Tenshi Sushi tonight, located on the north end of Kensington, wedged between the Broken Plate and the coffee bar. Tenshi is a tiny Japanese restaurant, and I think we eyeballed a capacity of 20 or less. Some quick notes: We had the Honey Plum Tuna Appetizer, a few rolls and [...]
Breakfast at Cora’s, Northland Mall, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Jan 10th, 2009
Breakfast at Cora’s, Northland Mall, Calgary / jon_lin Presentation points: the breakfast skillet at Cora’s looks just like advertised – loaded with fruits and general deliciousness. If you are not in a rush (2 and a half hours fron start to finish, including an one hour to wait), I’d recommend Cora’s over Denny’s. Just don’t [...]
Muku Japanese Ramen, Calgary
Posted in Normal on Nov 15th, 2008
Muku Japanese Ramen, Calgary / jon_lin The soy-sauce and miso ramens at Muku. Al-dente noodles and overly tender soft BBQ pork.
Steve and Ash were so kind to invite Michelle and I to a pre-season Flames hockey game at the Saddledome, versus the Edmonton Oilers on October 3rd. It was great because I have not seen a hockey game in over two years and it was Michelle’s first! The Oilers fought off a ridiculous amount of [...]