I was really excited to share my discovery with hippoCHAN so I brought her here for lunch as soon as we were free. She ordered a full Chicken Sandwich ($9). It’s made of free run organic chicken breast, tomato, fennel, basil, provolone and cranberry bread. It’s pressed on a panini grill right before service so it was…
The Namahata ($3.75): quinoa, shredded bean curd, yams, potato, green leaf lettuce, cucumber and crispy wheat centre. The flavour of these were in stark contrast to the Non La’s. They were vibrant and light. I really appreciated the great textures from all the ingredients, especially the crispy wheat centre that was reminiscent of deep-fried rice…
I ordered the Sliding Down the Sand Dunes ($8.5), which was rice noodles served with a lemongrass and ginger broth. On top, there’s pineapple, peanut sate, assorted tofu, mushrooms, lotus root and greens. The broth was absolutely incredible! The lemongrass and ginger lent a spiciness that tickled my taste buds. There was also some chilli…
What’s a sandwich without a soup? It’s like a world with salt, but no pepper; one cannot exist without the other. Thus, we ordered the Tomato & Fennel Soup ($6). In spite of its sheer simplicity, this soup is my favourite item at Tractor by far. It’s spicy, slightly tangy and overall body-warming. The fennel also stands…
Famoso is ranked one of Canada’s fastest growing franchises. They’ve introduced us to “Fast Casual” dining – meaning – you order at the table and then enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and added at-table service. Once you order, the servers take it from there! Our service at Famoso Calgary was great. Normally pizza is not considered…
UNA PIZZA! From their website: “A neighbourhood restaurant serving Mediterranean influenced cusines with an emphasis on thin-crust, fresh topped pizzas & wine.” Usually there is about a 30-60 minute wait to sit and eat at UNA. Let that tell you how great the food is! Una had a feature pizza on Saturday night – the…
The Boxwood Café was a great choice for tasty local seasonal and sustainable food dishes. I had the pleasure of dining with my parents, a rare occasion when you get older, it seems. I decided to try the Ocean Wise Steelhead Trout, priced at $19.00, a delicious dinner. Importantly, this café sources their Trout from Vancouver Island,…
Have you been to Bluestar Diner, it’s a must! I decided to order the BSD Veggie Burger for $15, and upgraded my side of fries to a house salad for an extra$1, well worth it. I would recommend this veggie burger! Alot of veggie burgers do not have a lot of flavour, but this one did!…
For my lunch, I picked the Lamb Kibbeh: grilled grain-fed halal lamb patties made with vegetables, pine nuts, burghul and aromatic spices. It was also served with hummus, salad, pickled cabbage, olives, pita and organic brown rice (other option: roasted potatoes). The green hot sauce was optional, but it should be mandatory. It was wicked awesome!…