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When you crave a good beer and a hearty lunch, we suggest heading out to the old Currie Barracks site (past 50th Avenue SW and Crowchild). When you see the old aircraft hangar, you know you’ve arrived

Many of us felt cheated out of a summer this year, but with the leaves falling and autumn in the air, we have to face the fact that winter is soon upon us. It now appears that hot weather, ice cold beers and patios are something to be revisited later on in 2014. Having said all that, you shouldn’t despair. Over the next few weeks, there’s a long list of worthy wine tastings going on in our great cit

Escobar. You may have heard a ruffle and stir about it (no, not Pablo) while sipping a tequila at a more known and therefore arguably less cool bar in Toronto. Escobar recently opened its doors in city; we'll see you there if you can find it

Without a doubt, autumn is in full swing on the West Coast, and just as swiftly as rainy days seem to roll in, we find ourselves pining for a cozy lounge or bar to hunker down at for a warming cocktail. We’ve scoured (and sipped) our way around town and have a few noteworthy cocktail concoctions we think young professionals might want to order or mix up for themselves this season

Brand spanking new, Bismarck is the latest welcomed addition to Vancouver's burgeoning Crosstown neighbourhood, which straddles both Chinatown and Gastown. Late last week, our Notable team had the chance to pop by and check out the revamped space, meet up with the culinary team, and celebrate its official opening just in time for the NHL season

Hockey season is finally here. It all kicks off tonight with the most fitting opening night match-up, the never-ending rivalry: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens. Here's where to watch in Toronto and Montreal

As Notable peruses the patios and cocktail lists of Calgary this summer, it only made sense to stop in at Milk Tiger. This establishment has been pouring tried and true classics like the Manhattan and the Tom Collins long before the cocktail craze ever caught on here in town

Since opening last month, the buzz has only continued to build for Vancouver’s only handcrafted small batch distillery, and we think we know why. Long Table Distillery has made its mark among Vancouver's cocktail enthusiasts and spirit purists alike; get to know just what Long Table Distillery brings to the proverbial table in our Notable take

With St. Patty's Day just around the corner, we're rounding up some of the city's finest exemplars of Irish establishments. Most notably pubby in nature, these spots are the true reps of the Green Isle, bringing dark, creamy beers and hearty, rich bites together in ways worthy of keepers of gold themselves