Connecting the neighbourhood of East Village to the beautiful St. Patrick’s Island, Skipping Stone Bridge is one of my favourites in Calgary. It’s the only pedestrian bridge that links the two and is a lovely piece of artwork to admire. It was designed by a French architecture firm from Paris, and the design was voted …
Being back at work again had me reminiscing and dreaming of care-free ways, summer weather, and holidays. In August, we went on a mini road trip to BC, stopping in Fernie, Cranbrook, and the Fairmont area. In Farimont, we rented this adorable cabin in the woods where life was easy. How I’ve been thinking about …
Who needed an extra coffee after the long weekend? I know I sure did. When we first moved into our community, I was overly disappointed to learn that there wasn’t a single coffee shop around, besides the Safeway Starbucks. Nowhere you could walk to on a Saturday morning, nowhere you could quickly stop in for …
Driving by this Japanese restaurant at least twice a day, we decided it was finally time to stop in and try it out. It’s highly rated on Google and best described as a place for traditional sashimi and sushi dishes, and other Japanese plates. Arriving at just after 8pm, the restaurant was packed! We were …
A culinary drag event. What does that entail you may be wondering. Well, let me indulge you. Sashay, Fillet brings together the worlds of food and drag. This year, five local chefs from Bridgette Bar, Raw Bar, Purlieu, The Sensory, and London Local partnered up with local drag performers to move through a series of …
For the next three years you can walk around bridges and pathways in East Village and check out a new art installation by Katie Green. Her colourful and bold artwork is turning heads and causing much conversation. Faces are removed and instead replaced with painted papier-mâché masks. Each of the sixteen covered surfaces are modeled …
Fresh fast food meets the vibrant streets of Tokyo is exactly the vibe that you’ll find when eating at Tokyo Street Market. Walls with exposed brick and covered in art, homemade caricature signs, and food for the taking, it feels as though you’ve walked into another world. Finding this place on the corner of 9 …
For individuals with gluten sensitivities, intolerance, or celiac disease drinking beer is either strictly prohibited or results in not the best of a physical situation. Any gluten free beer that I’ve tried has been fairly flavourless and really makes you ask yourself, “Why even bother?” Until now… Heathen’s Brewing Inc. opened at the end of …
Being as today is International Dog Day, what a better way than to feature my two precious pooches! Gracie, is my rescue mutt from Cochrane Humane Society. I’ve had her since she was one and she’ll be eleven years old in February. She’s basically me, in dog form, but is my heart and soul, and …
Operating now for the fifth year in Calgary, Brewery and the Beast is an event not to miss out on. It brings together over forty restaurants from around the city showcasing top tasting options, while Phillips Brewing Company, and several cideries and wineries sample drinks to pair with the dishes. The purpose of this event …
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