Small Barrels loves to bring you stories about stellar wines, fine dining, and luxury accommodations. But the good life is not exclusively about the 'grand'. Quite often it's the hidden gems - the unexpected stops, the extra touches, the tucked away places - that add magic to the journey... Hiking through the scenic town of Canmore Canmore, Alberta, Canada is itself … [Read More...]
Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Artistically crafted cocktails await The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is a welcoming, stylish place … Read More...
Fairview Bar and Restaurant Review
Brant Lake Steak Tartare With its art-deco inspired decor and a view of one of North America's most famous alpine … Read More...
The Diplomat Steakhouse – Regina, Saskatchewan
Wonderfully traditional steakhouse elegance An elegant downtown Regina tradition going back over 40 years, The … Read More...
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Lunch at the Post Hotel Dining Room – Review, October 2018
When it's time for lunch (or a late breakfast/brunch meal), and you want something quiet, leisurely, and just a bit more … [Read More...]
A Stay at the Castle – Fairmont Banff Springs Review (Part 1)
This was the view from our king suite at the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - the "Castle in the Mountains". … [Read More...]
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Picasso (Las Vegas, NV)
If you are looking for unique ambience, just try to trump dining at Bellagio’s Picasso where you sit in the shadow of a … [Read More...]
The ‘Four Days of Christmas’ at the Post Hotel
Deck the Halls... We returned to one of our favourite Canadian holiday destinations this past December, The Post … [Read More...]