With the growing popularity of wines in North America you'd think there'd be a few more wine bars around in a major city like Edmonton. 4th & Vine is a nice break from the bar scene if you want to go out and sample wines and a good selection of…More »
I like to head on down to Martini's whenever I get an inkling for popcorn but not a movie. This intimate little space has a tiny bar typically flanked by regulars talking sports, business, politics, nonsense or what have you. Sitting in front of…More »
I'm always on the lookout for a cafe that has free Internet - and if it's got great coffee and healthy eats too, it's a writer's away-from-home Mecca. Open seven days a week and located close to the university, this is a great spot to unwind, grab…More »
My boyfriend introduced me to the world of indoor climbing at Vertically Inclined. It was a great place to learn. For about $27, they rent you all the equipment you need - shoes, harness, chalk and a lesson to get you going. The staff are climbers…More »
Also known as The Commercial, this bar is legendary. Great musicians have played here and new bands have gotten their starts on the same stage. A long-time landmark in Old Strathcona, this blues bar (Edmonton's only, as far as I know) draws an…More »
If it's warm enough outside and I happen to be down on Whyte Ave. I head over to O'Byrne's patio. It's one of only a few good patios on the commercial strip. There are lots of picnic tables and umbrellas and the western exposure makes it possible to…More »
A stylin' and laid-back lounge that's a nice break from the revved up booze hounds and pre-pubescent-looking revelers who make you feel positively OLD on a Friday night in Strathcona. Everything's classy about this place, including the crowd, decor,…More »
This is what every Irish pub oughta be. Kelly's is friendly, unpretentious and full of good times in a neighbourhood where trendy restaurants, lounges and bars are taking over. No need to get gussied up here. Whether you show up in jogging pants and…More »
I've seen more coatless girls dressed up in skimpy get 'ups standing in line in the dead of winter to get into this place, than my mind can comprehend. The Druid is a fun, lively place to go and drink on a Friday or Saturday night. Many people would…More »
This place has long been a fixture in town. It's known for it's amazing slow-cooked pizza. I've had it several times and it's always made me want to come back for more. I liked this place when it was a no-frills dive with fabulous food. It used to…More »
This Italian cafe downtown in the Oliver complex is a great little haven away from your hectic work day. Lots of people come here to conduct business or grab a quick lunch. It's hard not to linger. The outdoor patio is right next to a strolling…More »
Halo is a very chill lounge and dance club that draws an older crowd that many of the Whyte Ave. bars. It's hip and stylin', and has a small dance floor where you can groove to techno beats from local and visiting djs. It has Mod Club Fridays…More »
At Uplinks, you can bet on the horses, people watch, eat a meal and have a few bevvies, in the comfort of a casual lounge with plenty of action going on around you. If you're not at all interested in placing bets, you can just watch the races on the…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceSeptember 2008
Things I Loveflow yoga, chai lattes, red sling-backs, Dixie Chicks, Metric, dancing, Garth Brooks, big books, cooking with vino, candlelight meditation, dinner on a patio with friends, camping, eating, organic bamboo cotton.
Find Me Inyoga pants, talking to strangers
My HometownEdmonton, AB
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When I'm Not Yelping........ I'm not going out enough
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm a discriminating putterer
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadInto Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
My First ConcertZamfir and Anne Murray at Canada's Wonderland
My Favourite MovieInto the Wild, The Road, Magnolia, The Doors, American History X.
My Last Meal On EarthSirloin, sauteed sherry & garlic 'shrooms, grilled veggies and wine
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I bought smthg 2day I wasn't s'pos2: new dress $20 orig $130
Most Recent Discovery2 cupcakes throw me over the edge
Current CrushMy new $10 O'Neill flip-flops ... LOVE old stock sales;)