Being as my mom was born in Ireland and I married an Irishman, it only seems obvious that I would also have a love for Guinness. Now just to be clear, Guinness in Canada is very different from Guinness in Ireland. Let’s just say it’s much better on the other side of the ocean. I …
Fancy a cognac? How about Grand Marnier? Do you even know the differences between the two? I would say my knowledge was quite limited, and so recently we signed up for a Grand Marnier master class with no other than the infamous Patrick Raguenaud. Mr. Raguenaud joined Grand Marnier is 2004 as a master blender. …
Driving a typical route home one evening along Edmonton Trail, a new sign caught our eye: Queens. Breakfast. Cocktails. Simple enough and being as those are two of my favourite things, it was a place we had to check out. Unassuming from the outside, we entered the restaurant and felt as though we were in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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