Glenn Alderson 
When the clock strikes 12 at the end of the fastest moving decade in history, there’ll be no shortage of places to party in Calgary. Here, some of the best bets. Get Lucky If you’re looking to rock in the new year with some steamy local talent, the Sharp Ends, … Read More
With a solid mix of rock, punk and electronic sounds swelling in different pockets of Calgary, there’s no shortage of homegrown acts worth checking out. Here, a primer on some local up-and-comers you can catch before they get too big. If you’re into the Arctic Monkeys then check out the … Read More
As with any city, the debate over Calgary’s best burger is fierce. Unlike other cities, however, Calgary sits in one of the world’s best beef regions; the city has an embarrassment of beefy riches. We don’t purport to know which burger’s best, but there’s an excellent chance it’s on this … Read More
Sometimes, it’s too early for beer, which is why man invented ice cream. We present Calgary’s hottest spots for cool treats. Fiasco Gelateria This minimalist, modern café-cum-gelateria is the real deal: Gelato, in flavours like real vanilla bean and tartufo, is made fresh daily using seasonal ingredients. Inventive paninis and … Read More
As music nerds argue about compression rates, many audiophiles are standing firmly in the same place they’ve been for a generation: beside their record players. Learn what they know by visiting these record shops, the top six in town. Sloth Records With a well-curated selection and a stage for in-store … Read More
