Alana Willerton

2 weeks ago | avenuecalgary.com | Eula Mengullo |Chris Landry |Alana Willerton

Social drinking culture has changed in recent years, driving a demand for low- to no-alcohol selections. Post-pandemic statistics show a decisive change in people's drinking habits. Particularly among Gen-Z and Millenials, the "sober curious" lifestyle seems to have taken hold.

3 weeks ago | avenuecalgary.com | Viancy Riana Salubre |Alana Willerton |Eula Mengullo

Life Chronicles is a new VR experience at CF Chinook Centre that brings ancient ecosystems and dinosaurs to life. Ever wonder what Earth looked like 3.5 billion years ago? Well, wonder no more, because the closest thing to time travel has come to Calgary. Immersive technology studios PHI Studio and Studio Excurio have launched a new virtual reality (VR) experience about prehistoric earth and its evolution called Life Chronicles.

3 weeks ago | avenuecalgary.com | Alana Willerton |Eula Mengullo |Tsering Asha

Basecamp Resorts has found success upgrading aging mountain getaways. Now it's trying its hand at spas, with the Wildwood Nordic Spa set to open later this year. Sky McLean made getting a good night's sleep in ski towns across Western Canada easier when she launched Basecamp Resorts eight years ago. Now, the entrepreneur (and Avenue Top 40 alumna!) is about to change the spa scene in mountain towns, too.

3 weeks ago | avenuecalgary.com | Chris Landry |Alana Willerton |Viancy Riana Salubre

Located in Sunnyside, Acme Pizza & Pasta Co. adds fresh pasta and small plates to its popular pizza offerings. A popular Calgary pizza joint is taking things to the next level with a new sister restaurant inside an iconic dining space. Acme Pizza & Pasta Co. is an Italian-leaning sit-down concept by owners Dean Symonds and Jason Wankel that still offers great pizza while also bringing hand-rolled pasta and small plates into the mix.

1 month ago | avenuecalgary.com | Alana Willerton |Chris Landry

At Nupo, the à la carte menu is executed with the meticulous precision and detail that's characteristic of world-class establishments. Who's Behind It Chef-Owner Darren MacLeanThe Dish to Eat The Omakase Sushi ExperienceFor chef Darren MacLean, Nupo is about honouring his mother's influence on his cooking (her maiden name, Nuponnen, inspired the restaurant's name). Nupo is an ode to her love of plants and vegan food and factors heavily into the plant-based and fish-forward menu.