The Ultimate Cocktail Party

This story is the first in a four-part home entertaining series, which DailyXY is co-publishing with the Globe & Mail. Before arriving at Calgary hotspot Rush earlier this year, master mixologist Stephen Grindy honed his bartending skills throughout Australia and England. Now, at just 26, Grindy is shaking up the … Read More

Vancouver’s Best Summer Beers

In B.C., we’re blessed with some of the world’s best microbreweries. In the summertime, they do us proud with refreshing seasonal releases. Here, the best brews to sip this summer. Hops Circle IPA by Phillips This crisp and clean Victoria brew landed just in time for summer. With refreshing citrus … Read More

Keeping Her Happy #550

In the throes of early relationship bliss, we’re inclined to want to shut out the nagging voice in our heads telling us that x, y and z of your characteristics won’t cut it in the long term. But when the proverbial honeymoon’s over and reason rears its ugly head, here … Read More

Calgary’s Best Wine Bars

You’re a sophisticated man, with sophisticated tastes. Which is why, even when you get falling down drunk, there should be some grapes involved, somehow. Here, Calgary’s best wine bars. Vin Room The Vin Club loyalty program will help you track wines, make requests and get invites to special events. But … Read More

The Morning After

Congratulations. You achieved the goal of many a single gentleman’s drunken night out: You picked up. But before patting yourself on your hungover back too hard, consider that the girl you’ve just woken up beside – an acquaintance, perhaps, whose name escapes you – may just be kicking herself for letting … Read More

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