Feature articles.
I had a chance to sit down with David Yipp from Brewster’s and talk about Brewster’s brewpubs. Here’s what he had to say. Was Brewster’s on 11th Avenue the first microbrewery in Calgary? I think it was – not microbrewery – brewpub. There’s a distinction there. A microbrewery is larger volume and has different licensing. […]
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For many, the term “fine dining” can elicit feelings of anxiety or trigger nervous twitches from early childhood. There’s nothing “fine” about unknown etiquette, or mistaking the centerpiece for an appetizer. Simply put, if your dining experience is more strenuous than your actual job, I can’t help but question your methods. At Q Haute Cuisine,
Putting The Fun Back In Fine Dining Read More »
“Party where your parents did.” The tagline for The Unicorn Pub is a phrase very few Calgary bars could pull off. It seems like every year another well-known bar shuts down and comes back rebranded, renovated and renamed – a clever marketing tool that works wonders when a new shtick wears off. But while having
The Unicorn Pub – Not Just for the Irish Read More »
Born in Brasil, Ede Rodrigues moved to Calgary at the beginning of this century, following his heart. In this case, as he says, “I ended up in Canada because of this lady here.” In what can only be described as a classically romantic story, he and Rosina met at a Valentine’s Day party. In China.
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Just what does it mean to be chivalrous in 2014? Certain notions of male gallantry have faded away, particularly those based around outdated ideas of female ownership, while others have stuck around and adapted. There is no rulebook the sexes can follow that secures a moonlit stroll and a kiss from Ryan Gosling [Man or
“Here.” A simple text that speaks volumes. Why? Because today this is how the Millenials court each other. No longer will a man show up at the door to pick up his lady friend, he will text her from the car to let her know he’s waiting for her. Romantic? Safe to say, it’s not
Bring Back Date Night Read More »
The mobile food industry is one of the largest growing search topics on the internet. Calgary has a growing “food truck” culture, bringing an expanding amount of street food to various places around town. The city has increasingly become a hub for this new and inventive food culture and continues to expand, due to a
Fine Food on the Run Read More »
Smuggler’s Inn originally began in 1967 as Bar X Steakhouse, an American company. Owner Frank Krowicki bought out his partners and went to work bringing a brand new concept to Calgary. His vision included a mix of casual, late night fine dining and live piano bar called Smuggler’s Inn. Over the years, the building expanded
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