Out With Erin

Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

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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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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In a cute, yellow house just off of the main strip in Bridgeland you’ll find Baya Rica, a family run coffee shop. This local business purchased their own coffee farm in 2012, and since then has been bringing the best coffee that Costa Rica has to offer. They run all of the production, processing, and …

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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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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 asked me six years ago if I would be celebrating International Coffee Day, I would have looked at you like you were crazy. It wasn’t until my first trip to Spain when I tried coffee for the first time, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Prior to that, I just never had the taste for …

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