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RICHMOND: Bistro The Home Asianized pasta

are you gonna eat that? — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:00:42 +0000

Bistro The Home is my kind of place for several reasons. It’s got a quirky name along with a quirky concept (to most people) of Asianized pasta. The tranquil, modern dining room is hidden in a strip mall on Alexandra Road which is more known for loud, Chinese eateries. And lastly, it’s run by [...]

CALGARY: Giuseppe’s Italian Market

are you gonna eat that? — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:00:14 +0000

I needed a few seconds to get my bearings when I walked into Giuseppe’s Italian Deli and Market. Because it’s a deli, market, cafe and pizzeria, it’s one of those places where you have to order at one counter and pay at another.

Giuseppe’s does dinner and jazz nights but I visited for lunch. [...]

CALGARY: Involtini

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:34:02 +0000

I’ve been enjoying the daily online deals from Groupon and Dealfind, not only for the discounts but also because of the exposure to previously unknown restaurants (and neighbourhoods).

Involtini sounded intriguing to me because I had never heard of its namesake dish. Involtini are thin slices of meat rolled around stuff, and then cooked.

The restaurant in [...]

CALGARY: La Viena

are you gonna eat that? — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:38:40 +0000

Like me, you’ve probably driven past La Viena on Kensington Road tons of times. It’s in that funny location between a gas station corner store and a dog daycare/portrait studio.

Many people who live in the area are loyal customers, packing the slightly dated dining room (sponge painted murals and fake plants) for lunch [...]

RICHMOND: AoYama Cafe Japanese pasta

are you gonna eat that? — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:23:19 +0000

AoYama Cafe is associated with UCC Cafe, a popular coffee chain in the Philippines and other Asian countries. Its big sell is siphon coffee. However, I was focused more on the food than the coffee on the day I visited, so here’s a better writeup of their coffee system.

Located on the ground floor of Aberdeen [...]

CALGARY: Una Pizza + Wine

are you gonna eat that? — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:14:53 +0000

When Una Pizza + Wine first opened in the former space of Wicked Wedge on 17th Ave., it was instantly packed. They didn’t take reservations, so waits were about an hour long on weekends. I figured I’d hold off.

Now that I’ve been, I’m going to be going back a lot more. Una has done [...]

Calgary roundup

are you gonna eat that? — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:51:04 +0000

A new and improved Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market kicks off its season Wednesday, June 2 at the community centre (1320 5th Ave. NW). Lots of new vendors, offering grass-fed beef, local veggies, organic B.C. fruit, and whole grain bread, have joined the roster. The market runs every Wednesday 3:30-7:30 p.m., rain or shine, until Oct. [...]

CALGARY: Opening and closing

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:06:30 +0000

Giveaway

In a random decision (“Jason, pick a number between one and eight”), supersu is getting two coupons for Arthur’s smoothies and juices. Happy fruits!

Opening

(Courtesy West)

I went to the opening of West Restaurant & Bar last week, a huge, gorgeous *three-floor* space in Scotia Centre downtown. It’s from Concorde Group Entertainment, which also runs Flames [...]

CALGARY: Pimento’s

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:22 +0000

Pimento’s is something that has to be experienced. Chef Mario is a gregarious man who lives to make pizzas, driving an old bread-delivery van fitted with a wood-burning oven.

The vehicle has a tidy little kitchen where he preps stuff, as the oven — which needs more than 12 to 18 hours to warm [...]

CALGARY: Dolce Sapori

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:12:45 +0000

The chef behind Pulcinella — purveyor of thin-crust Neopolitan pizza — has returned to his roots with Dolce Sapori, an almost speakeasy-like second floor with a red glow and private booths.

Chef Domenic Tudda actually grew up on this upper floor, above Stromboli’s run by his family.

Most people who’ve tried Pulcinella either love it or [...]