I’m sure most of my blog readers have seen the Journal article that was published in part about this website on Wednesday. I was asked on Twitter about how I felt being on the other side of the interview card, and I have to say, not having control over what will be printed has made [...]

There’s a new restaurant on the block: Twisted Fork (11162 82 Avenue, (780) 761-3675) was reviewed by See Magazine last week. It seems the space that housed the historic Silk Hat is due to be revitalized again. There have been help wanted ads in Vue Weekly for The Hat Resto-Pub. I wonder why they chose [...]

Finally went to DeCapo Caffe (8738 109 Street) last week. It reminded me of Caffe Sorrentino with its polished metal, pendant lighting, and sleek, simple decor. It was also more expensive, with my iced latte ringing up as $4.75. It’s an eco-friendly alternative to Starbucks (they have a no paper cup policy), but just not [...]

As I posted a few weeks ago, Starbucks stores would be offering free cups of brewed free-trade coffee today in celebration of Earth Day. All customers needed to do was bring in their own tumbler. So before my seminar this afternoon, I popped into a nearby Starbucks for a cup of coffee. In addition to [...]

I think I’m cheating with the number of “Notes” posts I’ve written as of late, but they’re so much easier to put together than a full length post… Starbucks will be offering free brewed coffee to those who bring in a tumbler on Earth Day, April 22. Too bad it falls on a Sunday this [...]

I’d never really been bitten by the Iron Chef bug, but as with most other Food Network shows, I can watch it if it’s on. I was excited, however, to tune in to a battle featuring Canadian chef Lynn Crawford, of Restaurant Makeover and Four Seasons fame (in that order, I suppose), up against the [...]

Millwoods finally has its first stand-alone Starbucks (2331-66 Street)! Though “finally” is a misnomer in this case, as its been in operation since August of last year. I guess I just haven’t paid enough attention when passing by the south side of the Mill Woods Town Centre complex. Anyway, to help ease the pain of [...]

I took advantage of a promotion at Second Cup today, where by ordering one of their new drinks, customers are given a free magazine. I chose the vaguely appealing Dark Chocolate Raspberry Latte, and received a complementary issue of Elle. The drink, while both rich and saccharine (bitter lattes are not for me), had the [...]

Who knew? I read an article in the Edmonton Journal today about a new collectibles phenomenon – Starbucks gift cards. From the piece by Shannon Proudfoot: “BucksCards.com, a website devoted to collectors of Starbucks gift cards – by far the most popular and lucrative on the market – reports that two anonymous collectors recently paid [...]

I tried the “new” Cinnamon Dolce Latte at Starbucks on Friday. While nothing can replace my White Chocolate Mocha, the Dolce was very good – rich and creamy, and I couldn’t taste the cinnamon at all. Rather, it tasted to me like an even better version of the Gingerbread Latte. I’m sad to say, however, [...]