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DQ Studios Film and Photography by Dave & Quin Cheung

10/07/2023

a wonderful event and some Quinspired Ceramics

02/19/2023

is Calgary's newest Mexican small plates and cocktail bar brought to us by Chef Elia Herrera. We were lucky enough to snag a table on a busy weekend for their late night taco specials.

Before even seeing the food we were blown away by the stunning space featuring grand colonial archways that truly made you feel like you were on a magical Mexican adventure. Kudos to local architectural Designer BOLD workshop for making this vision happen.

We started off with the salsa tasting and even though they had run out of plantain and taro chips, the variety of interesting salsas were still delicious.

I was looking forward to trying mixologist John Fairholm's creative cocktails many of which incorporate the smoky layers of mezcal. I had the Tomatillo Martini, and Dave really enjoyed the not too sweet zero-proof Apple cucumber Spritz.

For tacos, we ordered the Birria, Carnitas and Baja Fish. Loved the house made corn tortillas. All the flavours were so bright, fresh and layered. Unfortunately our order of the mushroom and chicken tacos mistakenly went to another table, but Dave was happy we got to skip straight to dessert.

My second cocktail was the Fire & Flora, a spin on the negroni, which was beautifully balanced and thoughtfully delicious.

Dessert was the Peanut Horchata Paletta.... a horchata ice cream bar dipped in white and dark chocolate with a grape Kool-Aid marshmallow and an amaranth puff. This delightful ender spoke to our adult inner-child and solidified our curiosity to come back and explore what else Chef Elia has in store for us to try.

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They say behind every successful woman, is a very cute dog. Or something like that. Here’s to celebrating the amazing wo...
03/08/2022

They say behind every successful woman, is a very cute dog. Or something like that. Here’s to celebrating the amazing woman I am blessed to call my wife, best friend, artist, entrepreneur and dog-mamma extraordinaire!
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02/23/2022

It may be winter, but that won’t stop us from getting our BBQ on! New work for with the inimitable at the helm!
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01/31/2022

When Erik McRitchie brought over the world's oldest single malt Scotch Whisky ever bottled, I knew we were shooting something special. The attention to detail from bottle to case was extraordinary. It takes a rare imagination, vision and patience to create this unique offering. I hope the energy and hours spent in the studio and editing suite can show just a little bit of justice to this storied Gordon & MacPhail Whisky 80 year old 🥃🥃
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Frames from . Filmed in the beautiful foothills of on Nation land southwest of . 3 ways to watch the Doc: Link i...
01/26/2022

Frames from .

Filmed in the beautiful foothills of on Nation land southwest of .

3 ways to watch the Doc:
Link in Bio to watch on Vimeo
Link in Story to watch on Youtube
Go to my previous post to watch here on IG
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With special thanks to sponsors &

12/30/2021

When and told me about their non-profit initiative I was all-in. I couldn’t ask for better people to work with, and I’m so grateful for their trust in helping them bring their vision to life through this ambitious and meaningful project.

from post: “We are really excited to share with you the teaser for our upcoming documentary. The documentary looks at the spiritual meaning of braids and the struggles Indigenous youth face to keep this important piece of the culture alive through interviews with Ethan Bear , elders, and other Indigenous men who speak to their own experiences with their braids.”
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12/14/2021

New vid featuring ’s gorgeous tasting kit. Good times with & bringing this piece to life!
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11/04/2021

What a blast bringing ’s vision for ’s sustainability initiatives and products to life! With behind the wheel (and under the hood) it was an epic way to
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has become a fav of ours, and when , being Malaysian born, heard their featured taco was Malaysian Soy Chicken, we ha...
10/30/2021

has become a fav of ours, and when , being Malaysian born, heard their featured taco was Malaysian Soy Chicken, we had to try it before it was gone.

The bed of coconut rice was the perfect backdrop for the chicken, but it was their house-made sambal belacan that transported us to the hawker stalls of KL.

It was our first time dining in, and when we saw on the menu, we had to try it! The first bite took us back to Peru where we first fell in love with all-things ceviche. Replacing the hard-to-find Peruvian corn with peanuts added a creative twist while staying true to its roots.

Or course their Mexican tacos were delicious as always, but what was so surprising was how this wonderful, authentic meal could bring us around the world ... a much needed vacation of the mind during these crazy times.



WHAT WE ATE:

Ceviche:
Bay scallops, poached shrimp, peanut salsa, cucumber, sesame tostada

Chilaquiles (aka Nachos):
Chicken tinga, salsa enchilada, onion, crema

Featured Taco: Malaysian Soy Chicken
Soy and pandan roasted chicken, coconut rice, housemade malaysian sambal (belacan, dried shrimp and guajillo chillies), roasted peanuts, cucumber

Other Tacos:
Al Pastor: chili braised pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro
Birria: child braised beef, mozzarella cheese, onion, cilantro, dipping broth
Chicharron: braised chicharron, guajilo salsa, onion, cilantro avocado, crisp crackling

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's has been on our hitlist for a while and it did not disappoint. From the first sip and taste, we knew we were in f...
10/23/2021

's has been on our hitlist for a while and it did not disappoint. From the first sip and taste, we knew we were in for a special treat. The texture and taste of every dish reveals a rare attention to the ingredients that left us mapping out the menu for our next visit. We can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

What we ate (and drank):

Apostrophe 'S' (2oz)
Bombay Gin, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime juice, cucumber, salt & pepper

Green Mango & Papaya Slaw
sate chicken jerky, cherry tomatoes, citrus yuzu dressing

Cumin Lamb Lollipops
fennel apple purée, pickled cauliflower, mint, apple cider mignonette

Squid Ink Spaghetti
chili prawns, clams, charred octopus, Panang curry emulsion

Steelhead Trout Cha Ca La Vong
scallion rice noodles, dill, turmeric, chili shrimp paste

Strawberry Shortcake Cream Puffs (3)
house-made strawberry preserves, lemon curd, vanilla Chantilly, powdered sugar

Chocolate "Cosmic" Brownie Cake
chocolate ganache, toffee crunch, vanilla Chantilly
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10/02/2021

If you know me, you know how much I *love* my coffee. Just in time for the weekend, I present the Espresso Martini. Enjoy!
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