A few years back, it seems everyone in Saskatoon talked about the city landing an Ikea and an Olive Garden. At one point, rumours circled of an Olive Garden being built in Saskatoon. At the end of the day, it was East Side Mario’s. As I once worked as a server at an Olive Garden, I will still keep an open mind to Saskatoon’s replacement version of an Olive Garden, East Side Mario’s. There... [Read more]

Where there is smoke, there is Schryer’s. Not a great slogan, but great ribs though. Not located in an area of the city I spend a lot of time, this little BBQ shack surprised me. I was expecting some back room southern Saskatchewan BBQ attempting to be the real thing, but I found the meal quite enjoyable. This is how real BBQ is done in my opinion. You first drive through a neighbourhood where... [Read more]

The Granary seems to be a favorite among many people here in Saskatoon. I am not really sure why. Last night, we decided to celebrate a birthday at The Granary, but it was not my birthday. I would not choose The Granary for my birthday. Here is how things went last night. We all ordered our food much like any other place. Things went downhill from there. Actually, I should back up for a moment as they... [Read more]

There are a few restaurant locations here in the city that seem to have more problems than others when it comes to keeping a long term tenant.  You have your Poverino’s/Flatlanders location on 8th,  the old Kenny Rogers Roasters location on the circle, and the corner of Broadway and 9th Street East with Pestos and now Bliss. I stopped by Bliss the other day for lunch.  They do have a limited... [Read more]

Cupcakes are a hot fad right now, especially in the big cities like L.A., New York and Vancouver. I guess downtown Saskatoon is joining the game. Located in the first level of the King George Building, this little shop has style. Very modern decor and lighting, very simple display and big taste are some of the features of The Cupcake Conspiracy. If you are a fan of cupcakes, you must try this spot.... [Read more]