French bread pizza

Thanks to Joy the baker for giving me a really simple delicious recipe. 

Basically you can put anything you want on this.  

My ingredients include tomato sauce, salsa, ground turkey, red onions and mozzarella. 

makes 2 pizza pieces


1 French bread individual sandwich loaf
olive oil, salt, and pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage
1/2 cup (or more to taste) shredded mozzarella cheese crushed red pepper flakes
fresh parsley for topping

Slice individual French bread loaf in half and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast under a broiler until edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and top with pizza sauce, cooked sausage, cheese and red pepper flakes. Return to the broiler and heat until cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately. 

Big T's BBQ and Smokehouse

2138 Crowchild Trail NW
Across form McMahon Stadium

 Open daily 11 AM- 11 PM

403- 284-5959

As you can see, super easy access from the C-train station. Ample parking available. We arrived for an early dinner (5pm) by the time we were done (6ish) the place was packed and the line up almost went outside the door.  Btw.  Our food came out super quickly after we ordered. Very impressed.

 Very homey, blues paraphernalia everywhere.   I don't know if they just play blues music over speakers, it doesn't look like they have any space for a live band.

 

 Cute mason jar-like cups.

Bucket of sauces: Original, Smoking hot, Carolina Mustard

 My friend ordered the Sliced brisket, pulled pork with coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread and onion rings.

 Probably wouldn't order corn bread by itself, but the rest of the meal stood out.

 I ordered the Catfish Po'boy with sweet potato fries and chilli. 

If you like catfish, you will love this. Cooked to perfection, the slaw is amazing! I didn't realize catfish is a pretty fishy fish, so not a huge fan, but it was still very good.  

Sweet potato fries are decent the chilli has a real spicy bite to it.

Again, I have to say BEST coleslaw I have had!!

Next visit I will have to get either ribs or pulled pork. 

 

Wild Turkey (Pecan) pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Didn't really taste any of the Wild Turkey, but this was a super delicious piece of pecan pie, the vanilla ice cream was delicious (see the flecks of vanilla bean). 

 

Apple crisp (definitely more than enough for 2 to share)

And according to Food Network "You gotta eat here!"

 

Plaka Greek Taverna

 

285 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary, T2Y 3H9 403-256-3772

MON. - FRI. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

SUNDAY 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Authentic Greek food in Shawnessy! 

Kind of hidden, next to Canadian Tire.  Doesn't look like much from the outside,  but as soon as you walk in, the blue and white just pops out at you. Very homey and inviting restaurant.

Saganaki! Missed the part where they lit it up on fire!  Bloody delicious. This is real Greek food.

Spanakopita.  Let me just say, this is the best spanakopita in the city.  Seriously.  BEST.

Paidakia
Marinated Lamb chops.with veggies, rice and lemon roasted potato

Kleftiko
Roast lamb. the House Specialty.  Delicious, tender, and filling!

Bougasta, custard filled baked pastry topped with icing sugar and cinammon.  
Very good. Next time I will probably order a smaller dinner to have more room for this. 
Trust me, you have to have an endless stomach or not be afraid of food exhaustion.

Sho Sushi Bar & Kitchen

SHO SUSHI BAR & KITCHEN

 110 - 7212 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, AB
Open 11am - 11pm
 403 252 5199

 

A lovely addition to Macleod Trail (Next to Camper's Village). Ample parking. There is a bit of nearby competition, but I think the signage is clever to bring in customers.

I would like to try some of the hot entree items next time. But on this visit, it was strictly the rolls.

Note that each roll is 5 pieces, so it makes it easier to try a whole variety of rolls.

Prices are very very reasonable and the quality is excellent.

Home of the Fire dragon roll.  Definite signature roll.  It comes to the table on fire, literally.  

Spicy tuna and cucumber topped with unagi, unagi sauce, volcano sauce and tempura crumbs.

Flipping delicious!

The roll to the back is the Lobster roll: Tempura shrimp, avocado topped with grilled lobster tail with garlic pepper sauce and black tobiko.  This roll was alright but nothing spectacular, there are other options on the menu that are much better. 

Seared grill roll: Salmon and Toro on top of a roll of avocado and unagi.

The server brings a torch and will sear the top right at the table as well as adding a finishing sauce.

I really enjoyed this roll, I probably would have liked it more if it was a bit more seared, but there is probably a time limit that they are required to sear. 

Otherwise, I enjoyed this roll quite a bit.

 

The Fire dragon was so good that we had to order it again.

The Rainbow roll has shrimp tempura, mayo, masago topped salmon, mango & avocado with mango sauce and sweet spicy sauce and tobiko.

Washrooms are on the upper level.  Upon discovery, this second level has a beautiful fireplace and upper level patio.

MARKET

This is what all the foodies are raving about lately. I figured I should see what the fuss is about. And I'm glad I did.  Another great addition to 17th Ave. 

Remember to look up, because I walked by the restaurant a few times trying to find it. 

Rubyiat is sort of next door, Starbucks is across the street.  The building is the old Yardhouse. As per usual, street parking. 

Online reservations can be made on their website/Urbanspoon! 

718 17th Avenue SW

Mon - Wed: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

Thu - Sat: 11:30 am - 1:00 am

Sun: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

	Other than the food being amazing, this place is a cultivating hotspot for Top Chef Canada fans as this is the home of Executive Chef: Geoff Rogers.

The menu is every changing so don't be surprised if what you found online does not match your menu.

Not pictured here, but I think they have one of those urban cultivators as seen on Dragon's Den. 

I know, what you think... what is that? I thought I ordered soup!

  Anyways, this is the way that soup should always be served (at the table)

And presto! Yum!

We ordered 2 small plates to share, and these two are well worth it.  

The garlic gnocchi were very light yet filling, and the duck tart was amazing. The preserved tomatoes taste a lot better than regular tomatoes. 

Tutti Frutti 17th Ave [Hello Calgary!]

          858 16th Avenue SW 

Well my ranting has finally paid off! Welcome Tutti Frutti to Calgary! Finally I don't have to drive to Airdrie or Edmonton for frozen yogurt.  This location is on 16 Ave, on the one way street (16ave) that houses Steeps tea, Oasis spa (Mount Royal Village) and a few other establishments. 

Parking is mostly on the street. There will be more locations showing up throughout the city so stay tuned for their openings. 

I was lucky enough to attend a preview night. Very grateful too, because this place will be busy when they open (Even in -15 degree weather)

If you haven't read my previous posts, this is a chain of self serve frozen yogurt, pay by weight (55cents/oz), topping buffet- style place. 

Did I mention free wifi? Score!

Yogurt stations.  It doesn't look like a lot of flavours, but be assured they have many flavours that they will be changing up. The official website shows a Valhalla of flavours, if there is one you like, try petitioning it on the facebook page, who knows, you may get your wish! I would like to see pistachio, milk tea and yacoo(you know that asian yogurt drink) in the future.

At each flavour station there are recommendations on what kind of toppings that match the yogurt, but really, go for what you crave.

The middle lever mixes the two flavours.

 

Standard options at the topping bar.  I've had so much froyo that I've learned what my favourtie toppings are Mochi and one that they do not have (cheesecake bites). But you can put whatever you would like on it to your hearts content.  And don't forget the syrup if you'd like. 

My friend got chocolate and strawberry with toppings of... well lots of chocolatey goodness.

I went with a little bit of everything.  Tart is good, but my favourites would be Lychee and Black sesame.  Then again, the peanut butter and salted caramel are delicious as well.  Coconut was surprisingly good. 

Adorable spoons.

It would be a crime if none of us snapped photos.

A little Upstairs/Downstairs.

Cozy seating area downstairs as well!

Strike a pose.  Photo wall!