Category: #Sunnyside365 (Page 27 of 39)

“Yeah, we took the space over shortly after the big flood a few years back, we tested some new stuff on the menu, but in the end we decided that the space needed a new concept, so here we are. It’s been great so far, lots of great support from our regulars!” David Zimmerman, Owner, Lot 102 Restaurant.

“I opened May ten, nineteen ninety-three. Before this place opened I was a welder. It’s been an extremely excellent experience. It’s been a great experience building friendships, having the support of the neighbourhood and the customers for all these years. I wouldn’t change it for anything. I always said, ‘you treat the people as you want to be treated. Never forget where you started from.’ That’s been how I run my business, my friendships, my life.

What I love about this neighbourhood is the feeling of a small community. You don’t feel like your in a major metropolitan, you know? It’s a great place. Very, very homey. You don’t feel like anybody is chasing after you.” Joe Lecce, Owner, Peppino Gourmet Foods.

“PRLR (prounounced ‘Parlor’). Kensington’s first cocktail bar. We’re really surprised that nobody has done a bar like this in this neighbourhood yet. Our concept is: tattoos, arts, and cocktails. PRLR is owned by Stu, just upstairs at the Oak Tree. We’re really stoked to have our grand opening in a few days.

The art pieces on the wall are from local artists. We’ll be swapping them through as long as they fit with the style and feel of the space. So often you to a nice upscale restaurant and you’ll see something really nice on the walls, only to discover that it was from big box retail or something.

I’ve been living here for five years and I have zero desire to leave this neighbourhood.” Alex, Head Bartender at PRLR, general cocktail guy.

“I love this neighbourhood. It’s probably one of the most pedestrian friendly, and not just for shopping. You can walk through the neighbourhood, go to Riley Park, walk through the bluff, go to the river… there’s so much to do.”

“His name is Stout. We think the name fits him perfectly. He’s a bit older, but he loves all dogs just the same. This is such a great dog walking neighbourhood, isn’t it? You meet so many people with their families and pets, all walking together. It’s wonderful here.”

“Rise and shine Canada! Time to get out there and exercise your civil right and responsibility to vote!” Constituents in the area vote at Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Centre. Hillhurst and Sunnyside reside in the newly created Calgary-Confederation electoral region–a highly contested riding.

“I love Halloween in this neighbourhood. So many people in Sunnyside and Hillhurst dress their houses up for the event. Last year we had over a hundred and fifty kids at our place! This year it’s on a Saturday night too!

I hope the weather holds up for the kids!”

“Haha, talk to me after I have a coffee. I really can’t handle the world until then.

I’m totally serious, I like your project, but I really don’t want my picture taken.”

“How can you not fall in love this time of year? Look around you! The colours, the changing seasons, the crisp air in the morning, the clear skies…

It’s the time of year when you walk through the neighbourhood in the evening and hold that special person a bit closer to you, hoping that they kiss you just as the first snowflakes fall.”