Snack – Page 26 – Elsie Hui

September 2, 2013

Horizon Restaurant – Provost, Alberta

We found ourselves passing the small town of Provost, Alberta from our road trip. We decided to stop at this town to fill up on gas and our bellies and stopped at the Horizon Hotel and Restaurant.

Once inside, we noticed that it was Koreans that ran the restaurant, so we thought it was kind of neat. The restaurant is spacious and quite large and offers an lounge on the other side with VLT’s! But, we were here just to eat lunch and that’s what we did!

We started our lunch with some Fried Perogies which of course wasn’t really fresh. It came out rather greasy from the fryer, but yet kind of doughy, but the filling was tasty. Overall, it as decent, but not something I would get again from here.

I tried their special, it was their Hawaiian burger which a burger with a beef patty, some ham slices, cheese, bacon. lettuce and pineapples! It as a large burger and it was a messy one too! It was tasty, but I found it had a little too much teriyaki sauce on it.

The last thing we ordered was their Roast Beef Ramen which was spicy! It was actually really tasty, and reminded us of a modified version of Korean Instant noodles that you can get in a pack. But, the soup base did taste different. We really enjoyed this bowl or ramen!

Overall, this was as great stop! A perfect lunch spot for a lunch that hit the spot!

Horizon Restaurant

4305 57 Ave
Provost, AB
(780) 753-3905

September 2, 2013September 2, 2013

Thai Wok’s N’go Restaurant – Glendon, Alberta

We went to visit Andrew Alberta for the first annual Babas and Borshch and we knew that there’s the largest perogy statue not too far away in Glendon, Alberta. We got to the giant perogy and across the street was a little cafe. It must have just changed hands or something as the outside says “Pyrogy Park, but everything inside says Thai Wok’s N’Go Restaurant! It’s kind of got an Asian and Ukranian fusion with traditional dishes from each.

Because we were here for perogies, we had to order them! We started off with their Chinese Perogies which is kind of like the Chinese Egg Rolls with cabbage inside, then deep fried to perfection. Just like the Chinese egg rolls, there’s plum sauce to dip.

Then, we thought it would be fun to order their Mini Pyrogy dish which had mini perogies pan fried with onions and topped with bacon bits! It was as good as it sounds!

Then, we ordered their Pyrogy Dinner which offered their standard sized perogies with a cabbage roll, a Ukrainian Sauasge and coleslaw.

The food here was surprisingly delicious and I love perogies – and their perogies didn’t fail me at all! I love this remote location and hope to be back one day – perhaps next year if I’m up for the 2nd Annual Babas and Borshch!

Thai Wok’s N’Go Restaurant

33 Pyrogy Dr N
Glendon, AB
(780) 635-3040

September 2, 2013

Coaldale Bakery – Coaldale, Alberta

For one how knows me well, I love bakeries and Coaldale Bakery was recommended to us by my husbands co-worker. I knew we had to go as they offer famous Apple Fritters and it’s something I didn’t use to love, until now – except for the fact, I can’t find any as good! This bakery is attached to a market and it’s just minutes outside of Lethbridge! It’s definitely worth the trip if you’re in the area!

We ordered a box of 6 fritters and kind of an assorted, we asked for 2-Apple Bacon Fritters, 2-Apple Raisin Fritters, and 2-Apple Blueberry Fritters. I loved all 3 types and I often think about going back to purchase some more – but the trip is a little far!

We had so much fritters and we didn’t know that the Lethbridge Air Show VIP section fed us so well. We had left overs and I must admit, these were just as delicious the following day! We were lucky as I was worried about it getting hard from the exposed air, or even soggy… who knows what can happen with day-olds. But, they were wonderful!

Needless to say, this bakery was awesome! I will be back and to actually sit down to enjoy the cafe! And, I’ll bring more home as well, since they were still good even when they’re not fresh!

Coaldale Bakery

1907 – 20th Ave
Coaldale, AB
(403) 345-3322

September 2, 2013September 2, 2013

Pops Pub South – Lethbridge, Alberta

We were in Lethbridge for the first time, just to watch the Air Show and we loved it. After the show, we weren’t too hungry but knew we had to eat dinner as it was a long journey home. We had a recommendation from an acquaintance to try Pops Pub and we just happened to be closest to the South location, so we made it for pizza! This location is conveniently located within some residential area with the hospital about a block away.

Once we got inside, we knew we had to try a pizza as it’s known for their pizzas. We tried their All Meat Pizza which wasn’t too greasy at all! The toppings for this pizza included ham, pepperoni, sausage and Mozzarella cheese! A perfect combo for any meat-lover!

It also happened to be their Perogy Night and with me loving perogies, I ordered a bunch! We actually ordered 2 different types, but they mixed it together – which was fine and an adventure trying to figure out which one we got! The 2 types of perogies offered are potato cheddar and bacon & Romano, and we topped our selection with sour cream and bacon bits. We also had a little bit of lemon pepper on the side which actually added tons of flavour to the perogies – provided you didn’t put tons of it on. Just a little sprinkle is plenty!

Overall, we loved this place! The food and service was great at a great price too! I’m sure we will be back next time we’re in the area – for whatever reason!

Pops Pub South

1516 9th ave south
Lethbridge, AB
(403) 327-0068

August 5, 2013

Momo Sushi – Calgary, AB

I’m not actually too sure how I ended up here at Momo Sushi, but I’m kind of glad we did! It’s a little place located in a strip mall, right across from Chinook Centre, but a little more North on the East side of Macleod Trail.

We weren’t too sure what we wanted, so we basically just started ordering a whack of things and they’re all quite tasty! We started with the Assorted Sashimi which had was a nice selection of sashimi, and quite large pieces as well! We

Then, we ordered Spicy Tuna Roll and Smoked Salmon Roll which they came out on the same plate! I’m sure you can tell which is which, but the spicy tuna is the one on the left. Sure, these rolls are quite typical, but they tasted great!

Lastly, we ordered a Rainbow Roll which we were a little confused about… as the sign they had said there was more to the rainbow roll than what came… but then again – we could be reading it wrong as it was an odd sheet with pictures on what’s in the rolls. Regardless it was a nice selection on the Rainbow Roll and we enjoyed it thourougly!

Overall, I think I wouldn’t mind going back! It sure sounds like they have a great lunch special and their food was good at a good price as well!

Momo Sushi

6008 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary, AB
(403) 457-2602