{Local Hot Spots} The Scoop On Sorso

I've been wondering about this new little gem on 17th ever since Chameleon closed down. Thanks to www.sweetspot.ca I have an answer! I think you will all be pleasantly surprised! As it turns out SORSO is BUON GIORNO'S "Mediterranean sister"! Yes more warm saucy love just a couple of steps away! Have you tried out the med-menu? Let us know what you think!

FROM SWEETSPOT.CA:

Sorso serves its own Mediterranean-based menu, as well as Buon Giorno’s tried-and-true spread of Italian dishes.The catch? You have to decide between the two menus.Sorso’s list of dishes might be short, but the fare is addictive. We devoured the Feta-and-Spinach Stuffed Chicken ($23) and the Salmon Diabalo ($22), which comes grilled in a poppy-seed sauce.

Sorso Restaurant & Bar
827 17 Ave. S.W.
403-228-6516

Read more: http://www.sweetspot.ca/SweetLife/eat_and_drink/27600/mediterranean_meal_med/#ixzz1EjazCyc8

What's The Deal With All The Deal Sites?

Calling all yoga lovers, foodies, gym rats, auto body junkies....Let's make a deal! There are ways to REALLY maximize your savings in all aspects of life by using these sites but, HOW DO YOU MANAGE ALL THE E-MAILS? Well, there is a way.  Let me first start by saying I have purchased NUMEROUS deals off of these Calgary "one day" sites and have saved over 70% every time.  The trick is signing up for enough "deal sites" that you will ALWAYS find something that you would have otherwise paid full Price for the day the deal went on sale OR to purchase these things as gifts.  My husband bought me a FULL SPA DAY, I mean the works, for about $90 when full price was $320. Me-likey-this! So, If you sign up for the OVER 60 deal sites in Calgary, your inbox can start to get a bit unmanageable or, you awake at 4am to multiple Blackberry dings which isn't the most pleasant alarm. How do you deal? Well, after deal sites came deal-site-managers like Onespout which not only takes deals from over 50 sites but, allows you to customize your deals.  For instance, if you love to go to the spa every week, your profile would be more pamper-me-based!  If you love boot camp, your page will be all about fitness classes.  I think it is almost as good an idea as the one day deals! happy deal hunting!

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{Lucky Eats} The Big Cheese Poutinerie....In Calgary...Yes Please!

 Wether you grew up in Montreal and had to move to the west kicking and screaming like my sis-in-law, or you're a Texas transplant like me, or you are a walking, living, breathing human who has tried it at least once, you can't resist the hot, steamy, crunchy, gooey loveliness of a nice Styrofoam bowl of poutine! And, if you are Calgarian who loves this indulgent savory teat, you know that it is hard to find a "real" poutine in Calgary! Well, it seems the wait is over! Very shortly, the small retail space between Melrose and the corner store will become "The Big Cheese Poutinerie! Can you say "perfect late night 17th eats"?  I mean what a location! I am definitely excited to check it out.  There is no website or blog about it yet so, stay tuned! Promise to be your taste tester and blog about it soon!

Traveling in QC?  Check out Restaurant Labelle! One of my family's faves!
384, Rue Principale, Lachute, QC J8H 1Y2 (450) 562-8230 ‎

{Lucky Loot} Wake Up & Smell The Free Coffee!

That's right Calgs! November 15th & November 28th, enjoy a nice steamy, smooth McDonald's regular coffee for free! There is no denying it. The snow is coming. That's the price we pay for living in Calgary.  Thankfully, McDonald's wants to lower that price by giving us hot, cozy caffeine for free! Don't miss out. And yes, I will send reminders the days of!

{Lucky Bakes} Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter Ganache Cupcakes

Um... there are few flavor combos in the world that I love more than chocolate and peanut butter and Marye Audet, for Baking Delights and Blisstree.com, has turned my favo-combo into a cupcake!!!!! Just thought I'd share.  I cannot wait to bake these.  This would be great for Christmas parties and a refreshing break from the traditional gingerbread, peppermint and eggnog flavors! Get the recipe here.

{Local Love} Let's Take A Stroll Down Dairy Lane!!!

Obsession of the season.....Dairy Lane! I wish I was on their patio, under a heat lamp, coffee in hand and curled up with one of their patio blankets!!! Doesn't that sound cozy?  Not only is this place so "Towny" and comfy, but the food is DELISH and the service is top notch. The hubs and I went for breakfast and devoured our food (not the most graceful when it comes to eating).  Anyway, I had the gluten free tostada and it was so fresh and fluffy.  The veggies tasted like they were just picked and chopped and the spices were perfect.  I am also obsessed with their Fratello Coffee!  It's so organic and based right here in Calgary.  Dairy Lane prides itself on using homegrown products and remaining local and it adds to the cafe's charm.  If you want to get out of the house and still have all the comforts of home make the short trip to West Hillhurst and cruise down to DairyLane.

*Local Likes* They are now open for Lunch & Dinner and serve beer and wine as well!

{Local Love} Coo Coo For Cruffs!

Who doesn't want to indulge every now and then?  I know I do, and I'm starting to get sick of "the cupcake craze".  Not that cupcakes aren't delicioso but, every now and then I like to mix in something new.....Enter: CRUFFS.  I had never seen a bakery COMPLETELY devoted to cream puffs until the other day and, man am I excited.  CRUFFS makes their light flaky cream puffs daily so you know they are fresh.  Also, I don't know about you, but, I am a sucker for customization and CRUFFS lets you mix and match your favorite fillings making your heavenly indulgence truly yours! What a great idea! With flavors like Vanilla Rum and Banana Hazelnut, you are sure to please everyone's sweet tooth. Can't wait to share these delicate little Cruffs with my girlfriends and the fam! The greatest thing is that Cruffs is centrally located in Mission (my hood) so, If you need to sweeten up your office, bring something new to a client or make a bad mood better...come get some Cruffs!!!



Cruffs is located at:
2312A – 4th Street SW
Calgary, Alberta