If you’re looking for quality food for breakfast, snacks, or dinner, Charbar is a place to check out. This Argentinian inspired restaurant is housed in the historical Simmons Building down in East Village. It’s location alongside the Bow River, also helped to influence it’s raw bar. So whether you’re wanting to taste their array of …
Bridgeland has a few fantastic dining options, and Blue Star Diner is definitely one that checks the box. Every time! They are a locally owned business, who opened in the summer of 2011, and since then have been working hard to use locally produced ingredients to support our farmers. I’ve visited this hangout numerous times, …
A small, white house on the corner of Edmonton Trail and 9 Ave, Tavernetta is a staple in our community since it’s opening in 2017. Deemed as an Italian inspired little tavern, this restaurant does everything right. When you enter the front door, you’re immediately greeted by beautiful smells, friendly smiles, and a centre island …
Opening on 17th Avenue in 2012, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make it down to Analog Coffee. This hipster-vibing coffee shop prides themselves on three main ideals: promoting an excellent coffee experience, being connected with the community, and making great coffee. I will say I can definitely agree with the final …
I’ve been craving sushi a lot lately, and after a busy weekend out, decided it would be best to order in for the night. Looking on Skip the Dishes, we wanted something quick and delicious. We opted for Kinjo Sushi and of course had to go all out. I’ve been to a few of the …
I hardly ever venture into the south of the city, but with a ladies brunch date in order, we added our name to the waitlist and headed into Bro’Kin Yolk. First opening in 2015 in Symons Valley, and now having three locations in the suburbs of Calgary, this place values local, fresh ingredients with a …
Alberta Beer Festivals organizes six different sampling events throughout the province for the year. Last night, I attended The Mashing, held in the Grandstands at Stampede Park. The festival brought together a mix of fifty-five breweries, distilleries, and cideries from across the province, as well as various food vendors and entertainment stages. A general admissions …
Vietnamese food has become my comfort meal of choice. Anytime I’m feeling sick, tired, or just having a rough day, it’s what I crave. There are numerous options for Vietnamese restaurants in town, depending of course on where you live, but my longtime favourite has been Van Son. I always go to their 16th Avenue …
This cute little cidery just opened this spring in the northeast community of Franklin. It’s in the same plaza as Heathen’s Brewing Inc., so perhaps there’s a gluten free drinking area beginning to form. SunnyCider has a beautiful interior: crisp, white, and clean. It has lovely touches that make the taproom comfortable and cozy. They …
We’ve longed for the idea of a local pub, but somewhere that actually served quality drinks and food, and at last it happened! I couldn’t have been more excited when last summer a new brewery popped up in our neighbourhood: Elite Brewing and Cidery. Elite has a well established theme that permeates through all that …
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