Have you heard that Calgary has it’s first winery? You might be questioning how that is possible, considering our lack of wine growing weather conditions, but City & Country Winery has quite an interesting concept. They import grapes from all over the world. Once here, they can blend different varieties together to make their wine …
Free House opened in Kensington mid January and after hearing great things about it, I finally had the chance to check it out. The inside has been renovated and offers a bright, welcoming vibe with greenery and hanging string lights. The bar list includes only local beers and ciders on tap, and with 24 choices …
National on 17th has been closed for the last while for renos and just reopened this weekend. We of course had to stop by to see what had changed. The main layout has remained the same, but the biggest difference to the interior that I noticed was to the bar area and tables and chairs. …
Everyone loves a good pasta dish, and Calgary is full of fantastic Italian restaurants. If you’re looking for delicious food matched with a really great deal, you definitely need to visit Tavernetta on a Tuesday night. For a mere $40, you can get pasta for two and a half litre of wine. The pasta is …
Being as I am a cocktail aficionado, it might come as a surprise to you that I finally got to experience Shelter. This hidden cocktail bar is everything that you could possibly want from one. It’s cozy, trendy, has fab decor, great service, and of course, superb drinks! We stopped by on Saturday night and …
There really is something special about hot dog. I know, I know. It sounds crazy, but I truly do love me a good dog. If you’re looking for a delicious take on one, I have the perfect place for you to go. Gorilla Whale has an incredible happy hour everyday from 2-5pm and then again …
If you’re looking for a good Taco Tuesday happy hour, Native Tongues is a place to check out. Their tacos are $2.50 all day! For cheap drink options, be sure to visit between 3-6pm where you can find margaritas for $5, AGD for $4, and feature wine for $8. This is a deal you don’t …
I love a good caesar, especially on a Sunday morning. Did you know that the caesar was invented in Calgary? Back in 1969, Walter Chell was given the task to create a cocktail for the opening of an Italian restaurant. He sought out to make a drink that captured spaghetti, a mixture of tomato flavours, …
Yes, I’m a beer lover but those who know me well also know that I absolutely love cider. When we booked our trip to Portland I couldn’t wait to visit Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider tasting room. There are a few places in Calgary where you can purchase it, but it really is superb. They have …
Choosing Portland as its first location outside of Tokyo, visiting Afuri Izakaya seemed like a logical decision. This place specializes in ramen, specifically a citrus or Yuzu style. Entering the modern building, we were lucky to get a seat around the kitchen where we could watch the chefs work their magic. We ordered all items …
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