Restaurant Review
The Albert – Chicago, IL
We recently dined at The Albert, a lively, contemporary restaurant and bar located on the main floor of the Hotel EMC2 in downtown Chicago. We were staying at the hotel, so we’d made the choice partly out of convenience on the first night of our trip. Both hotel and non-hotel guests alike were streaming in […]
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House – Vancouver, BC
We dined early at the popular Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House in downtown Vancouver, BC prior to taking in the much-anticipated Pearl Jam concert at Rogers Arena (the first show of their phenomenal Dark Matter Tour). At Pearl Jam “Dark Matter” show – Rogers Arena, Vancouver (May 2024) We weren’t […]
Black + Blue – Vancouver, BC
We kicked off the first night of our recent, relatively short three-night stay in Vancouver with a fabulous dinner at Black + Blue, a high-end steakhouse with a modern, downtown Vancouver vibe. With its upscale menu, lovely wine list, terrific service (and great background music playlist), dinner was delicious, relaxing, and “feel good” all around. […]
Shuckers Oyster Bar – Seattle, WA
Oysters Galore at Shuckers Oyster Bar in Seattle, Washington Shuckers Oyster Bar is located in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. Its oak paneling and old-world decor evoke the romance of its history, tracing back to the 1930’s where it was once a men’s clothing store. With many tables arranged throughout the restaurant in […]
Copley’s Restaurant – Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs is a colourful oasis in the desert, an art-deco paradise infused with the playful side of old Hollywood. But tucked away from the blazing sun, the more kitschy sites, and the boisterous tourist-laden shops and eateries, is Copley’s – a fine dining restaurant that succeeds in being casual, elegant and romantic all at […]
Cacao 70 Eatery – Canmore, AB
Hidden Gems Series Small Barrels loves to bring you stories about stellar wines, fine dining, and luxury accommodations. But the good life is not exclusively about the ‘grand’. Quite often it’s the hidden gems – the unexpected stops, the extra touches, the tucked away places – that add magic to the journey… Canmore, Alberta, Canada […]
Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is a welcoming, stylish place to share some drinks and good food. Whether it be for a pause in the afternoon or for late night cocktails, the art deco-inspired decor and stunning views make it memorable. We recall the days when this space was the hotel’s […]
Fairview Bar and Restaurant Review
With its art-deco inspired decor and a view of one of North America’s most famous alpine lakes, the Fairview Bar and Restaurant is a stylish place to dine while at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The menu is heavily inspired by local and “Rocky Mountain wild” fare (and is thus changeable, as seasons and availability […]