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Set a Table for Two at Tango Bistro in Calgary

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Restaurants 5 Comments

While dining out Lauren and I always make it a point to share our food. Whether it’s just the two of us, or a group of friends, we feel that family style dining is always a better way to try new things and bring variety to the meal. Well what do you do when you want to eat family style but there’s only two of you? What if you could enjoy a collection of small entrees designed for sharing that went beyond the typical Spanish styled tapas? Well that’s exactly what you’ll find at Tango Bistro in Calgary.

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Great Caesar’s Ghost – Better than a Bloody Mary

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Alberta, Calgary, Canada 2 Comments

In 1969 the city of Calgary, Alberta was changed forever by a man named Walter Chell. Walter was opening an italian restaurant in the city and wanted to celebrate with one of his own creations, the Caesar.

Canadian Bewhouse Caesar — The Great Caesar

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Muse – Fresh and Fun Fine Dining in Calgary

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Alberta, Calgary, Restaurants 2 Comments

It’s not often that you can effectively mix fine dining with a casual and comfortable environment. Somehow though, the team at Muse has managed to do just that. Located in the trendy Kensington neighborhood just outside of downtown Calgary, Muse is a great spot to relax and enjoy a romantic evening while also pleasing the most refined of pallets.

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Mine Your Own Business at The Atlas Coal Mine Drumheller, AB

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Alberta, Canada, Drumheller 6 Comments

Tucked away in the sleepy little town of East Coulee, AB, right outside of Drumheller, is a fantastic little gem of a place called the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site. Situated in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, the Atlas Coal Mine is a breathtaking view into Alberta history.

Acetylene miner's lamp — Acetylene miner’s lamp

Apparently before battery powered lights, coal miners went down underground with these flames strapped to their caps. Flames…in a coal mine!

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A Little Taste of Heaven at Evil Dave’s in Jasper Alberta

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Alberta, Canada, Jasper

“Canadian” cuisine is something very difficult to define. There are so many dishes that are popular throughout the country that either originated in other countries before coming across the ocean, or dishes that were innovated in French Canada, like poutine. However what I’ve found is that in place of having their own cuisine, Canadians, and Albertans especially, have become great at creating fusion dishes combining local ingredients with international favorites. While we were in Japser we found a great little spot that has made a name for themselves by doing just that. Evil Dave’s has become a must-eat dining destination by serving heavenly food with devilish names.

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