There’s a moment that rarely gets talked about in discussions of consumer choice: the moment when people stop choosing. It happens quietly. A mechanic becomes your mechanic. A dentist becomes the one you book without thinking

Everyone has that moment: something needs fixing, there’s a decision to make, and the clock is ticking. Maybe it’s a leaky pipe on a Saturday morning. Maybe it’s a missed oil change warning light on the dash just as the workweek

In Alberta’s countless neighbourhoods, from the vibrant streets of Calgary’s Kensington to the local cafés dotting Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue, and the hidden gems in Red Deer’s downtown core, places to eat and drink are more than