Out With Erin

Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

Family run since 1951, Lukes Drug Mart has you and your everyday needs covered. Need a prescription filled? Need to mail a letter? How about buying a classic record? Or maybe you just need a nice cup of coffee for the road. There really isn’t anything that Lukes doesn’t have. At the Bridgeland location, all …

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Fancy a cognac? How about Grand Marnier? Do you even know the differences between the two? I would say my knowledge was quite limited, and so recently we signed up for a Grand Marnier master class with no other than the infamous Patrick Raguenaud. Mr. Raguenaud joined Grand Marnier is 2004 as a master blender. …

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People told me I’m crazy because I hadn’t been to Pulcinella in Kensington, and now I could say that I agree. Being only one of 1100 Italian restaurants outside of Italy certified under Ospitalità Italiana, they know how to make a truly authentic Italian style pizza. We began our meal with an order for arancini; …

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Diner Deluxe is a place that we frequent often for brunch. It’s in our neighbourhood and they always serve consistently good breakfast food. Upon a recent visit, I decided to live a little on the edge and instead of choosing between my few usually brunch dishes, I opted to try their lunch burger. Woah! This …

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Driving a typical route home one evening along Edmonton Trail, a new sign caught our eye: Queens. Breakfast. Cocktails. Simple enough and being as those are two of my favourite things, it was a place we had to check out. Unassuming from the outside, we entered the restaurant and felt as though we were in …

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I love baking! It’s something that I find soothing, relaxing, and just plain enjoyable. Although I don’t nearly get to bake as often as I’d like to, I really appreciate quality baked-goods. When it comes to cookies, I love your typical chocolate chip, peanut butter, and shortbread, but I am a true sucker for a …

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I finally had the opportunity to visit Cardinale, a little Italian restaurant located just outside the Stampede grounds. Deemed as having a menu inspired by traditional Italian cooking methods, this eatery combines local produce with imported Italian ingredients. From their delicious cocktails to their exquisite pasta dishes, this is a place that I will return …

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Who doesn’t love a good platter of nachos? You can make them at home and get them at your neighbourhood pub, but if you’re looking for unique, mouth-watering nachos Madison’s 1212 is a place that you must check out. Described as a craft nacho restaurant, their menu has something for everyone. You can get your …

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