Snack – Page 16 – Elsie Hui

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill – Calgary, AB

One evening, we decided to relax at the Sharks Club at Deerfoot Meadows, and the bar was really nice and large. Parking was a bit tough to find but we managed to get a good spot regardless. This restaurant/bar is really large and spacious – and we enjoyed their patio upstairs.

We weren’t here too long so we just had some drinks and appetizers. We started with their wings Oven Roasted Chicken Wings in both hot, and salt & pepper flavours. The wings were quite decent, backed really nicely. We came on wing night and just ordered a bunch and they were very enjoyable! Even though baked, they had a really nice crust on the outside and juicy on the inside.

We also tried an order of their Pepper Prawns which are prawns sauteed with peppers, chilies, onion and garlic. The prawns were very flavourful and not over cooked. I enjoyed them, and normally a great dish to share!

Overall, the place was really nice to just sit back with drinks and wings! We had a great time and we’ll be back when it’s not so busy so it’s easier to find parking.

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill

7995 11th St SE
Calgary, AB
(403) 250-5973

June 30, 2014

Brewsters Brewing Company – Airdrie, AB

I love nothing more than sitting on a patio having snacks midday, and on this perfect afternoon, I got to do that at Brewsters Brewing Company out in Airdrie where I did absolutely nothing but enjoy my company and the weather!

The patio was really large and quite comfortable. The service was terrific and the food was really awesome as well. We had some appetizers basically as it was a midday snack that turned into having leftovers for dinner as I couldn’t finish everything. We ordered their Short Rib & Crispy Onion Pizza which was a large “individual” pizza topped with braised short rib, crispy onions, bacon, mozzarella, banana peppers and horseradish aioli. It was as delicious as it sounded!

The other snack we ordered was their Nachos with Braised Short Ribs as it’s obviously that we were in the mood for braised short ribs or something! It was excellent nachos and we got a full order of the corn nachos tortillas topped with a mixture of cheese, tomatoes, olives, peppers with creme fraiche, salsa and sour cream!

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. It was the combination of good servers, great atmosphere and delicious food that makes me really like Brewsters chain! I have yet to have a bad experience with any Brewsters locations so I recommend it!

Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant

3 Stonegate Dr NW Suite 2001
Airdrie, AB
(403) 945-2739

June 29, 2014

Papa George’s Restaurant and Wine Bar – Jasper, AB

It’s actually funny how we made it here – I was actually both hungry and needed to use a bathroom, so we basically went to which ever restaurant that was opened, and I didn’t need to wait for a table. So, we walked inside of Papa Georges Restaurant and was greeted and seated immediately.

We really didn’t know what we wanted as it was the weird in-between hour of lunch and dinner, so we first started with their daily soup Cream of Mushroom Soup and it was creamy and delicious, although not very pretty.

As we searched the menu, I figured I wanted more a lunch item, so I picked their Blackened Salmon Sandwich, a filet of wild sockeye salmon rubbed with blackened spices, topped with vegetables and tarter sauce on ciabattia bun.

My husband choose to have more a dinner item and he opted for their Bison Meat Loaf which was an all bison meat loaf with some vegetables on the side. We were worried it would be dry, but it was still moist and the gravy on top was really good.

Our overall dining experience here was memorable. We really enjoy Jasper and the food choices they offer. The prices was at par with restaurants around.

Papa George’s Restaurant and Wine Bar

404 Connaught Dr
Jasper, AB
(780) 852-2260

June 29, 2014

Banff Ave Brewing Co – Banff, AB

Banff is always great, you can just randomly go anywhere and you know it will be wonderful! This particular day, we stumbled into Banff Ave Brewing Co right on Banff Ave which is more of a bar/pub scene. It’s not a bad place during the day either, but it really comes to life at night!

We were only half hungry and basically just wanted to grab some snacks, so grub was the best way to get it! We sat down, ordered some drinks and I choose to try their Beer Braise Pulled Pork Sandwich which was tender and flavourful pulled pork, topped with some slaw and cheese on a soft pretzel bun. It was absolutely scrumptious!

I also wanted to try their Spicy Spring Lamb and Beef Chili which was a delicious chili served in a warm sourdough bolw topped with cheese and tortilla chips. The meat was also very tender and succulent! These were the perfect snack as to what we were looking for. The portions were actually a great size if you’re looking to grab a bit and go!

Overall, the experience here was magnificent! Tons of space here for any time of day and it’s a great place to just relax and fill up your stomachs. It was nice to sit back with a drink and some food – and enjoy the afternoon.

Banff Ave Brewing Co.

Clock Tower Village Mall
2nd Floor 110 Banff Ave Banff, AB
(403) 762-1003

June 28, 2014June 28, 2014

Steakout & Drifters Lounge – Edmonton, AB

This particular time we went to Edmonton was because there was a Diana exhibit on at the West Edmonton Mall which I wanted to go see – so I did. After the exhibit, we went to a place where my husbands co-workers recommended us to go for smoked meat sandwiches, so we went. It was to The Steak Out and it was a large place with tons of customers even during off peak hours.

With that recommendation in mind, we at smoked meat! I ordered their Smoked Meat Sandwiches which had tons of smoked meat on bread – and like the traditional Montreal style with mustard and a pickle! It was tender, and juicy and awesome!

With that mentioned, my husband ordered the same thing but in jumbo form and it had a lot more smoked meat with some sides. It was just as good and the fries were really tasty – although not the highlight at all. He had the Jumbo Smoked Meat Sandwich! Right now, that is definitely the place to go if we’re craving an awesome smoked meat sandwich!

This is a wonderful recommendation and it really made the trip to Edmonton worth it! The exhibit I went to was great and this was just as great — if not better!

Steakout & Drifters Lounge

3376 Parsons Rd NW
Edmonton, AB
(780) 463-4490