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There are plenty of restaurants in Airdrie; a small (but steadily growing) town North of Calgary. Many are mediocre chain type places that serve quick, efficient, but not necessarily tasty…
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Most Canadians never want summer to end. We see so few snow free days, that we really try to make the most of the season. Getting out and being active…
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Stepping into Cassis Bistro is like stepping into another dimension of time and place. For me, that time and place is May 2013 and our family trip to France. For…
Continue ReadingBurgers and Beer at Azuridge Estate Hotel
Azuridge Estate Hotel was built in 1997 as a 13 acre private oasis in the gorgeous foothills west of Calgary but was converted to a hotel in 2012. The location is…
Continue ReadingFairmont Banff Springs – A Rocky Mountain Culinary Destination
Visitors from around the world flock to Banff National Park to experience the gorgeous views of the Canadian Rockies and breathe in the pristine mountain air. There are few places on…
Continue ReadingCalgary Poutine Week – The Gravy Bowl
What began in 2010 as a small poutine crawl has five years later morphed into a triumphant week long poutine party. For some of us, it’s better than Stampede. This…
Continue ReadingSarap YYC Dinner at Bro’kin Yolk
I’ll be the first to admit I know next to nothing about Filipino cuisine. My experiences include a less than traditional adobo from Jay at Eats of Asia, plus a portion…
Continue ReadingDatenight at One18 Empire
Hubby and I have been regular subscribers to Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre BD & P Mystery Series for three years now. I am always impressed with the quality of the productions, and…
Continue ReadingReturn to Starbelly
It’s safe to say that suburban dwellers really don’t have a lot of choice when it comes to nearby quality dining experiences. We can either have lackluster, mass produced dinners at…
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