Calgary Patio Preview

After a record mild winter in Calgary, there’s a sense we haven’t really earned patio season this year through the traditional means — by suffering a savage and near-unbearable seven-month freeze. There’s also a sense that it’s patio season and if the sun god of winter 2012 decides to clock a … Read More

Destination: Patio, Vancouver — Secret Gardens

When the sun makes its appearance in Vancouver, the city rushes to grab patio seating. While much of the outdoor seating is quite visible from the streets, there are some spots that are nicely hidden from view. Here’s a selection of restaurants that offer outdoor seating for those days you … Read More

Summer’s Finest Beers

Whether you’re watching playoff hockey or a mini-skirt parade, no patio experience is complete without a properly refreshing summer beer. Herewith, some new – and newish – offerings to quench your thirst this summer. Rum Cask Finish Oak Aged Beer (7.4%) Scottish brewers Innis & Gunn have gotten creative, aging … Read More

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