Happy Hour is usually something we look forward to at least once a week! Whether it’s after a long day at work or just an excuse to try something new with a couple of friends, 17th Ave has the best options to help satisfy your taste buds, any day of the week. Check out these …
Not only is this year coming to an end but it is the end of another decade! It’s time to celebrate and bring in the New Decade with a bang! 17th Avenue is buzzing with amazing events all night long on New Year’s Eve, here are just a few! Spend New Year’s Eve with …
With the ridiculously delicious foods Gringo Street has to offer, one may be surprised to know that this Latin inspired restaurant all started on the back of a napkin in Dublin, Ireland. Chef Barbara Spain serves up delicious Latin street food on 17th ave using a “gringo” take on Latin dishes. Let’s say, you are …
With its modern twist on the classic 1920’s speakeasy, Lounge XVIII (1005 17th Ave SW) is the new talk of the Ave. Inspired by the prestige and charm of illegal bars that operated during the prohibition era, 17th’s latest cocktail bar recreates the atmosphere of a time filled with flappers, gangsters and those willing to risk it …
On a drizzly and grey winter’s day, we found ourselves dreaming of warmer lands and craving food to match. Enter Blanco, a Mexican eatery on 17th Ave (723 17 Ave SW) that specializes in distracting you from a dreary day. Warm up with a hot french press, or if you have the type of day …
The new year is the perfect time to usher in a new you, but old habits die hard, and sometimes your healthy eating plans are no match for intense hunger. Thankfully, Jugo Juice has your back. Recently, after a spin class, ravenous and in the throes of a serious sugar crash, we decided to hit …
Browns Socialhouse is new to the Ave this month – calling 17th home to its second location in Calgary. The Socialhouse launched with only a few restaurants in BC in 2004 but quickly grew to over 40 locations across Canada. With its smaller footprint, warm atmosphere and friendly service, Browns will have its patrons socializing like family …
At Home & Away (1331 17th Ave. S.W.) it’s teamwork that makes the dream work – the creative lineup behind CRAFT, Commonwealth Bar & Stage and the HiFi Club proudly bring Calgary sports fans the avenue’s spirited new eatery. Combining the best of food and drink, Home & Away blends gourmet local grub in a nostalgic …
Now that summer has cooled into crisp autumn, the need for comfort food has increased exponentially. When winter hits Calgary there are few things that can soothe the frostbitten soul. Except, of course waffles. Golden, toasty, topped high with fruit and whipped cream or melted cheese and arugula. These are the kinds of waffles you …
As an NYC transplant to Calgary, Janis Isaman knows a thing or two about Big City style, fitness and fashion. Owner and Movement Specialist at My Body Couture, a movement studio that has a tailor-made approach to health and wellness, Janis makes business personal. Primarily personal-training, My Body Couture is an appointment-only studio with an …
Dan Clapson is Calgary’s ultimate foodie. As a local food writer, culinary instructor, founder of the Western Canadian culinary initiative, Start From Scratch, recent co-founder of Canada’s first official national culinary website, Eat North, soon-to-be author of his first book on Calgary’s food landscape, and 660 News Radio’s go-to gourmet, you could say Dan shouldn’t have …
