Calpis is a favourite drink that I learned about throughout my travels in Japan. If you’re familiar with South-Asian drinks, you may know of the ’sweet lassi’ which is comprised of sugar, yogurt, ice cubes and water. Well, Calpis tastes sort of like a sweet lassi, but it’s more of an energy/lifestyle beverage.
I saw this [...]
The first of five gala fundraiser auctions for BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities occurred tonight at the Westin Bayshore where we got to raise our ‘paws’ to bid on some amazing Kermode Spirit Bears. In total, $546,000 was raised in the auction, not including the silent auction. Photos from the evening are below [...]
I’m very fortunate to have good friends. Friends like Glenn Stevenson at City TV in Calgary – people in the know, people who know about great new restaurants like Victoria’s Bistro • Bakery • Bar • Ballroom on 17th Avenue SW.
For starters, fantastic ambience, friendly staff and excellent food. A rare thing in Calgary’s boom [...]
Ahh.. so few people in the know, until now:
Parkside’s [Parkside Restaurant] Andre Durbach and Chris Stewart have bought the Henry’s Kitchen space and will be opening a Mediteranean Style Trattoria. 4025 Macdonald. Henry is moving further East.
Tom Doughty and Robert Belcham are leaving to open Fuel Restaurant in the former Arian House of Kebabs location [...]
UPDATED: 11/7/2006 06:00 AM
I’ve since returned to Kingyo a number of times. On yesterday’s occasion, I took some more photos (below).
Of note, service was excellent and the food was great as well. My favourite is the Chicken Karaage which comes with three types of salt or shio to dip in – from Utah, from the [...]