The Sharper Chef, Calgary: Peter Swarbrick, Ox & Angela

Calgary’s “Sharper Chef” series is written by food and drink aficionados, and features prominent chefs, brewers, vintners and distillers who share some of their finest, oftentimes secret, recipes. In this installment, chef de cuisine Peter Swarbrick of Calgary’s hottest new restaurant, Ox & Angela, shares his take on a Spanish … Read More

The 21st Century Driver

Despite what Nick Cage advocates, you should never drive angry. Unfortunately, being a wheelman in this day and age affords a man many opportunities to get the blood bubbling with rage. Classics like being cut off are practically de rigueur on any modern urban commute; and, certainly, SUVs swerving while … Read More

Neighbourhood Guide, Calgary: Mount Royal

The community of Mount Royal, once known as “American Hill” because it housed Calgary’s U.S.-born business elite, has been one of the city’s most affluent neighbourhoods for more than a century. Oddly, and hard to explain to visitors, Mount Royal University isn’t located in the community and Upper Mount Royal … Read More

2012 St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary

For men, St. Patrick’s Day has to be the best holiday of the year. No Hallmark sentiments, no last-minute gift shopping, and little chance you’ll forget the actual day marking the annual celebration (and if you do, no one cares). In Calgary, more than 16 percent of our population claims … Read More

The 21st Century Golfer

For a theoretically minimalist game — no running, no body contact, no pads — golf is one of the more extensive sports when it comes to equipment. It also boasts some of the coolest gadgets and gizmos on the leisure market and, better still, is one of the rarest games, … Read More

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