Out With Erin

Exploring the Beauty of YYC and Beyond

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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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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A small, white house on the corner of Edmonton Trail and 9 Ave, Tavernetta is a staple in our community since it’s opening in 2017. Deemed as an Italian inspired little tavern, this restaurant does everything right. When you enter the front door, you’re immediately greeted by beautiful smells, friendly smiles, and a centre island …

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Opening on 17th Avenue in 2012, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make it down to Analog Coffee. This hipster-vibing coffee shop prides themselves on three main ideals: promoting an excellent coffee experience, being connected with the community, and making great coffee. I will say I can definitely agree with the final …

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This cute little cidery just opened this spring in the northeast community of Franklin. It’s in the same plaza as Heathen’s Brewing Inc., so perhaps there’s a gluten free drinking area beginning to form. SunnyCider has a beautiful interior: crisp, white, and clean. It has lovely touches that make the taproom comfortable and cozy. They …

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We’ve longed for the idea of a local pub, but somewhere that actually served quality drinks and food, and at last it happened! I couldn’t have been more excited when last summer a new brewery popped up in our neighbourhood: Elite Brewing and Cidery. Elite has a well established theme that permeates through all that …

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