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The Cascade Group seems to have an agenda to take over Main Street, one restaurant at a time. In addition to The Cascade Room, Latitude and Habit Lounge, they’ve now opened The Union at Main Street and Union (hence the name), in Strathcona. This up-and-coming neighbourhood borders on Chinatown and … Read More
One should never underestimate the savoury satisfaction of a good burger. Finding the right meat-to-bun-to-condiments ratio is tricky, and can often yield messy or awful results. Enter the Burger Inn, an institutional staple in Calgary’s resto scene since 1988 — and, not to get all hipster, but it’s worth noting … Read More
It’s always appalling to hear someone protest going out for Indian. The kneejerk cop-out involves distaste for spice, sometimes ironically phrased as a preference for “meat and potatoes” — ironic, because Indian cuisine offers numerous delicious options for both. Granted, spice is part of most of the package, and neither … Read More
It’s only a few days until the biggest partying night of the year and, in typical male fashion, you’ve waited until the very last minute to formulate a plan. No worries: There are still some interesting NYE events in Calgary that haven’t completely sold out, yet. Act fast, though — … Read More
Tim Tebow has quickly become a touchstone of American culture. It’s a not-too-surprising fact — after all, he is a starting quarterback in the NFL. But he’s name-dropped during GOP debates, and most tellingly, has a drinking game in his honour. The game’s rules succinctly capture both the athlete’s playing … Read More
