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ViVEK
SHRaYA
Artist
“I had the privilege of co-
curating an all-transgender
artist exhibit with Latitude 53.
I loved how proactive the
gallery was in creating a space
to feature and celebrate trans
artists. As someone who grew
up in Edmonton and experi-
enced a lot of homophobia,
I never imagined coming back
years later to help curate this
exhibit and be in a space that
felt so welcoming.”
10130 100 St. NW,
latitude53.org
RoBERT
BURReLL
Biomedical Engineering
Professor, University
of Alberta
“Northern Bear Golf course
is a challenging course with
several standout holes. Holes
2, 6, 10 and 18 all feature tricky
water or bunker hazards that
demand precision — especially
on your second shot. It’s a
beautiful course where a well-
earned par-on-18 leaves you
wanting to come back.”
51055 Range Road 222,
Strathcona County,
northernbeargolf.com
THIS OR THAT
TEA VS COFFEE
RHiA ADeN
Executive Director,
The Mosquers Film Festival
Tea from Mokha Coffee House
“The Adani tea is rich, spiced and deeply
tied to hospitality and sharing with
friends and family. Like Yemeni coffee,
Yemeni tea is as beautiful a ritual as it
is a drink.”
5344 Admiral Girouard St. NW,
mymokhacafe.com
NaTHAN MISoN
Founding Partner
of Diplomat Consulting
Coffee from Take Care Cafe
“My favourite is the flat white with oat milk
from Take Care Cafe. It’s my local coffee
shop — I always go with my dog — and they
know my order so well they sometimes
bring it to me when I’m stuck on a call.”
9621 Whyte Ave. NW,
takecarecafe.co
WHYTE VS 124 STREET
MeGAN DArT
Executive Director,
Fringe Theatre
Whyte Avenue
“The entrepreneurial punk of Whyte
Avenue speaks to me on a soul level.
This neighbourhood has called to my
artist heart since I first moved to the
city more than 20 years ago.”
LIaNE FAULDeR
Food Writer
124 Street
“I live just off 124 Street and 107 Avenue,
and it’s by far my favourite part of town.
It’s the combination of historic streets
lined with mature elm trees and a nearby
commercial thoroughfare alive with
restaurants, coffee shops, the Grand
Market and Irrational’s craft beer patio.”
SKATING VS SKIING
MICHeLLE CHeN
Pharmacist and Yogalife
Studios Instructor
Skating at Victoria Oval
“Tough one — but I’d say skating, mostly
because it’s easy to plan and feels more
social. There’s tons of space and a bit of
magic in Victoria Skating Oval with the
extra iceway that winds through the
trees and feels especially scenic at night
with all the hanging lights.”
ShAFRAAZ KABa
Senior Project Manager, Stōk
Cross-country skiing
in Gold Bar Park
“I first tried cross-country skiing 30 years
ago in Gold Bar Park, and it’s had every-
thing I’ve needed as a skier ever since.
There are easy loops around the pond and
challenging terrain that still gives me a
thrill. One of my favourite routes includes
a sharp downhill turn to avoid crashing
into a bridge over the ravine — always an
adrenaline rush.”
GELATO VS ICE CREAM
AdRIANA DAVIeS
Author, Historian and Curator
Gelato from Italian Centre
“The Italian Centre Shop in Little Italy has
always been more than a store — it’s a cult-
ural gathering place. Going there after Sun-
day Mass was a family tradition, and having
gelato was a huge treat. For me, it’s the pure
taste of lemon melting on the tongue.”
italiancentre.ca
JONaTHAN GALLo
Managing Partner, Gallo LLP
Ice Cream from Kind
“If I have to pick, it’s ice cream — specifically
the mint chip from Kind. It’s super creamy
without being too sweet, and I love that
they use real mint and dark chocolate
instead of the usual artificial stuff.”
kindicecream.ca
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