Out With Erin

Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

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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Nestled within a hundred year old building in the heart of Bridgeland, Waalflower knows what they’re doing when it comes to cocktails. Their menu is beautifully hand-crafted and contains a variety of drinks which are sure to please any guest. Each option provides a complexity of flavours and is presented in a manner where every …

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If you’re in search of tried and true Italian pizza, LDV is a must go. Their combination of high quality ingredients and a classic, wood-burning oven has allowed them to perfect both the taste and authenticity of the pizza they create. This eatery is housed in the old La Dolce Vita restaurant on 1 Ave …

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I’ve always loved The Dandy Brewing Company for their beer. Let’s be honest, they make some of the best in Calgary, and are eager to try brewing something different than what everyone else has. But when I think of Dandy, I always think of great beer. Until now… Stopping by to sample their current sour …

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Visited Elite Brewing and Cidery on the weekend and have a few recommendations for you to try out: La Libre Belgian Rosé is a unique and well balanced dry cider, while the Legend of Peggy Porter is a brown milk porter and perfect for a snowy, “fall” day. Big thanks to Grubbed for this gorge …

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When you think of breakfast spots, a distillery is probably the last thing that would pop into your mind. Let me change that for you. Burwood Distillery located just off 32 Ave and 6 Street NE, offers a delicious brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. With just a small menu of four …

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Asian street food meets the vibrancy of Centre Street. At Flame Mountain BBQ, they have learned how to capture the tastes, smells, and feelings associated with Asian food culture. Only being open now for two months, you’ll find this place located next to Gord’s Running Room and K-Town Fried Chicken. Entering the restaurant, you instantly …

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Restaurant. Barbershop. Cocktail bar. Cannibale fills all of your everyday needs. This cozy place is located in Bridgeland and has been a staple to the community since opening. It’s simple bar sign outside indicates where to enter, and once you walk in you’re warmly greeted with an intimate, lounge vibe. Offering a multi-page, detailed cocktail …

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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 …

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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, …

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