Shelley Arnusch

Nov 8, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Shelley Arnusch

Located underneath FinePrint restaurant on Stephen Avenue, Heavily Redacted (HR) is an invitation-only speakeasy-style space. Like FinePrint, the name references the building’s historic roots as the original offices of the Calgary Herald (in this case, it’s a cheeky reference to the process of excluding incriminating information — somewhat fitting for the exclusive vibe the space maintains).

Oct 30, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Shelley Arnusch

As co-owner and general manager of DaDe Art & Design Lab, Greg Fraser composed tablescapes for a series of monthly supper clubs he and his partner, home designer Darcy Lundgren, hosted in their former loft. Intended as a way to build community — the guest lists were composed of individuals who did not know each other prior — the supper clubs were also an opportunity for Fraser to showcase his home-entertaining chops.

Jun 23, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Shelley Arnusch

When the shared pathways are busy with pedestrians, scooters, strollers and other mobility devices, make your presence known with this graphic ringer that attaches to all standard handlebars. $20 at The Bike Shop, thebikeshop.comA sleek, modern bike needs an update on the traditional woven basket. This handy carrier has inside pockets to secure your phone, wallet, keys and other minutiae and detaches easily from its metal frame so you can take it shopping.

Feb 21, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Shelley Arnusch

If you’re ever in need of a giant inflatable cowboy, dinosaur or sky dancer (those tall tubular characters that wave their arms around), you’ll find it here. Business owner Jay Gatela says most of his clientele rent his eye-catching inflatables for commercial purposes (like clearout sales), though he does see the odd personal rental for birthdays and other occasions.

Feb 7, 2024 | theyyscene.com | Shelley Arnusch

Getting the Lunch all at Once at Charcut saves both time and money and sends you off with a bag of cookies. It is not cheap to dine at the city’s top downtown restaurants, but it’s certainly cheaper if you go out for lunch instead of dinner. You still get to enjoy the same amazing rooms, just with a lower bill at the end as lunch entrees are usually priced lower than their counterparts on dinner menus.