A few weeks ago we got some great thick cut pork chops from the farmers market. After thinking long and hard about what would go well with them it finally came to me…maple syrup. Once the chops have been marinated and fried up they become really juicy and tender. Paired with this creamy pan sauce you've got an awesome dinner.
Overall - 8/10
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Food - 8/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 7.5/10
Sura Korean Restaurant on Urbanspoon
Overall - 8/10
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Food - 8.5/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 7.5/10

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine on Urbanspoon
Its official, the Korean fried chicken trend in Calgary is in full swing with a new Korean fried chicken joint popping up in Kensington to challenge Olive Chicken. If you want to try your hand at making your own Korean fried chicken, then check this recipe out. The sweet and spicy sauce is tangy and garlicy, while the simple cucumber pickles (Daikon would have been more traditional) does a really nice job of cutting through the richness of the fried chicken.

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downtownfood on Urbanspoon
Cheddar cheese ice cream- say what?!
As much as I love Christmas, I have to say that my favourite holiday meal happens at Thanksgiving. You get all of the amazing food but half the busyness of Christmas. This year our Thanksgiving ham was roasted with an apple chutney flavoured with bacon and sage.
Overall - 8.5/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9/10
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Lucky Place Restaurant on Urbanspoon
Overall - 7.5/10
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Food - 7.5/10
Service - 7/10
Ambiance - 8/10
Vendome Cafe on Urbanspoon