Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel

It's only been a few months since I've been here, and yet I have to say my first farewell to our beloved manager. Guess the saying is true that people come and go over here, but let's hope that's not the case while I am here, coz we are a great bunch as it stands :)

The venue for the farewell dinner was down at Best Western Hotel, and it was a buffet style dinner, just what I needed after a long day at work.

So here's my full plate on the 1st round..



And a close up of our main star...Roast Beef


The veggies were nicely glazed and seasoned, especially the carrots and parsnips mix. The roast beef is nothing to shout about, but given my hunger, it was really good, moist and tender (tip: pick a slice near the sides). This is also the first time I tried horseradish on my beef, and to my surprise, I actually like it! Gravy is of course 1st choice, hands down a must :)

3.5/5

Next up are desserts, the best thing in a meal! Just like anything in life, always end it in a sweet note...something I always tell myself when deciding if dessert is worth the extra calories :)



The unique cylindrical chocolate cake...


The peanut butter squares, nanaimo bars were regular. To this date, I still find nanaimo bars too sweet for my taste. The chocolate cake, looks nice, but tastes ok...slightly disappointed by the dryness of the cake. The outer chocolate layer is good though.

3/5

Service: 4/5
Ambience: 3/5

Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel
10745 117th Ave
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7N6
(780) 402-2378

Delta Lodge - Day 2

One last round of meeting, more serious, less games today. But we all gotta eat right ;)

Breakfast Buffet...



Love my cold cereals, and hot breakfast. Can I have both...o yea!

Lunch Buffet...

Really delicious cheese grain and salad. Entrees were mostly sandwich and the salmon bagel on my plate.

Time for dessert...


The ever irresistible Apple Crumble with whip cream...ahhhh


Delta Lodge
1 Centennial Road
Kananaskis Village, Alberta
T0L 2H0
(403) 591-7711

Delta Lodge - Day 1

Had a huge gathering with teams from Calgary for the new organizational structure. This is Day Uno.

Breakfast buffet...

The hilite - warm moist banana cake...this is lovely!


Lunch Buffet...




Dessert time...


Orange mousse in orange flavoured chocolate popsicle. Cute and tasty!


Delta Lodge
1 Centennial Road
Kananaskis Village, Alberta
T0L 2H0
(403) 591-7711

Diurnal Pabulum: Earl's

Driving down to Kananaskis for a 2-day gathering of the new team as part of our company's reorganization. On the way to there, the ops team decided to drop by Earl's for dinner.

With Mr. G around, appies are always a must...here are the Sushi Plate and the Chili Chicken.




Rolls were ok...really liked the thinly sliced tuna and salmon wrapped around them. The chicken were good, cripsy exterior with juicy and tenderness inside; plus the sauce was delicately portioned.

Here's the seafood linguine a colleague had...(looks tasty, but not as much seafood as the one in Madhatter's)


As for myself, the Cedar Planked Salmon...


Perfectly grilled, delicious sauce, and moist brown rice (close to being risotto but drier). Absolutely loved it!

Earl's
10640 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary
(403) 228-4141

Don's Dining

Our beloved Mr. S decided to take us to lunch today - 3 of us altogether - to a nearby Chinese restaurant. Don's Dining...simple name, plain layout, familiar menu (one that is common in many Chinese restaurant here in GP).

Mr. S ordered Combo A - sweet and sour pork with a bowl of rice.

It sure looks good...

Another colleague ordered Combo B - lemon chicken with fried rice.

The lemon chicken looked very generic...chicken pieces fried in batter, drizzled with lemon-tasting sauce.

As for me...the Singaporean style vermicelli.

As good as it looks and sounds, it was one of those experience I'd rather forget. The vermicelli was dry, and there were chunks of it that were completely tasteless. There was barely any meat, with plenty of veggies. The curry taste just wasn't there...it was like vermicelli sprinkled with curry powder.

1/5

Service: 2.5/5

Ambience: 2.5/5

Don's Dining
106-9840 97 Avenue

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7K2

Telephone : 780-513-2888

Jugo Juice

Morning class today on a really interesting but long topic - Change! Time to power up with some Pom Pom :)

Presenting Jugo Juice Pom Star drink...


Pretty delicious, but pricey considering it's just a mix of powder and concentrate juice.

Jugo Juice
2225 MacLeod Trail S
Calgary, AB T2G 5B6
(403) 233-8393

Avenue Diner

On a course in Calgary this month, staying at the Fairmont Palliser. Breakfast at hotels are always soooo expensive, always a rip-off!

Ever since that memorable 1st time at Avenue Diner, I'd always wanted to revisit the place, so this is the perfect time.

Ordered their Bananas Foster French Toast this time round...



O wow...(let me catch my breath 1st)..it was DELICIOUS! Warm, moist french toast, crispy on the crust, drizzled with maple syrup with a tinge of rum, and specks of brown and icing sugar....OmmpH!
I especially loved the glazed bananas that went on top.

A must try if you visit this place :)

Avenue Diner
105 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
(403) 263-2673

Flames Central

Met up with Ms. J and a friend of a friend in Calgary this afternoon, and we decided to have dinner at Flames Central. Big bright red building, this place has always attracted my attention, so it's nice to finally pay a visit.

Ms. J had the Carbonara...


Myself, I had the Grilled Free Range Chicken...


Delicious food, great atmosphere. Worth a visit!

Flames Central
219 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B7
(403) 237-9799

Koryo Korean

Visited the Korean fast food chain for lunch today. Ordered the grilled chicken and beef combo....rice, meat plus 2 sides.



Disappointing in terms of taste, smell, and texture. Both meats were greasy and bland. The rice was decent though - pearl rice, much like sushi rice.

Koryo Korean
210-420 2 Street SW, Calgary
(403) 202-5679

Diurnal Pabulum: Fairmont Palliser

Another one of the evenings where guests are invited for snacks.

Finger foods at their best...Bocconcini and cherry tomatoes, drizzled in sweet vinaigrette. Beautiful presentation as well!


Next are the hot food...lamb chops, canapes, and the marvellous goat cheese/spinach/rice fried balls :)


Fairmont Palliser
133 - 9th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
(403) 262-1234