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Ah, those buttery, flaky crescent rolls – there are few things more satisfying with a cup of coffee than a perfectly executed croissant. A good, authentically French croissant isn’t easy to make at home, but you can have yours and eat them, too, with a visit to any of these bakeries and patisseries. Image credit: iStock.com/robertsre.
Sundresses are versatile and can be worn all summer. Warm-weather dress trends that rocked the SS16 runways include tailored sleeves, high necklines and bare shoulders with hints of lace as well as suede and denim pieces influenced by fashion styles of the ’60s and ’70s. If you’re looking to upgrade your dress collection with some of the season’s latest styles, start at these boutiques. Image credit: iStock.com/smithcjb.
The city’s pathway system is one of the longest in North America. Given its lengthy stretches, the occasional rest and snack stop, though few and far between, are a welcome sight when walking, biking and inline skating. Here are a few restaurants, cafés and snack shacks located on or near our scenic cycling system. Image credit: iStock.com/mihailomilovanovic.
The annual YYC Taco Fiesta bursts upon Calgary’s restaurant scene like the tastiest piñata ever invented. From April 28 to May 7, restaurants across the city will serve bargain-priced individual tacos as well as platters, with a portion of profits being donated to local charities. Here are a few of the participating taco competitors. Image credit: iStock.com/rez-art.
A handful of established comic shops and independent bookstores offer an extensive selection of new comic book releases and back issues as well as presenting comic-themed events and artist meet-and-greets. Whether you’re a rookie comic enthusiast or a seasoned collector, here’s where to find graphic novels and comic books, memorabilia, collectibles and more. Image credit: iStock.com/Brendan Hunter.
The city’s veterinary clinics and animal hospitals provide a wide variety ofservices for pets from beagles to budgies. Full-service veterinary clinics offer conventional examinations, vaccinations, lab work and surgeries while small clinics offer preventative care and deal with less serious ailments and injuries. And 24-hour facilities are available. Here are a few top veterinary facilities.
Once exclusively the domain of ultra-fancy French restaurants, tartare is in! With casual pubs and creative high-concept restaurants all adding it to the menu, tartare is no longer a rare delicacy in Calgary. Here are some recommended spots to sample this “It” dish.
The Caesar was invented in 1969 by bar manager Walter Chell as a signature cocktail for an Italian restaurant in the Calgary Inn, now The Westin Calgary. Any city bar worth its salt features this concoction of vodka, Clamato, Worcestershire sauce and spices with celery salt-and-peppered rim. Here are some great places to hit to quaff this quintessential Calgary cocktail. [Image credit: iStock.com/Lauri Patterson.
Sangria, a Spanish-style wine punch usually made with juice and fresh fruit, has become increasingly popular in North America for good reason: it’s an amazingly refreshing way to enjoy the flavour of wine. Here is a selection of restaurants that are prepared to quench your thirst. [Photo credit: iStock.com/bhofack2]
Mealtime entrees don’t get more comforting than a warm dish of freshly made pasta. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, taking the whole family for dinner or just grabbing some grub at a pub, here’s where to fill your belly with pasta dishes that will leave you happy and undoubtedly full. [Photo credit: iStock.com/kivoart]
Of course we should show our moms that we love them year-round, but Mother’s Day is the perfect time to spoil our favourite ladies a little bit extra. These shops carry a wide and unique selection of gifts that are worthy of your favourite mom. Image credit: iStock.com/promicrostockraw.
Taking Mom out for a relaxing brunch on Mother’s Day is an appropriate way to thank her for all her love, guidance and patient parenting. A number of restaurants are serving extra-special brunch menus on Mother’s Day weekend, 2016. Find one that suits Mom’s tastes and reserve a table early – it’s one of the busiest brunch times of the year.