All posts by Trent Seely

Port City Royal: Culinary Comforts

I’ve spent more than a few lunch hours over the past four months walking up or down Grannan Street to catch a small glimpse of the construction work at the old Patterson building. Working just a block away, it was hard not to be curious as to what was going into the side of the building and how that space was likely to change. Locals may know the location as the former home of the Sunstar Lounge, a sketchy dive bar that many have visited, while also being fully aware that they probably shouldn’t have. The building has an interesting history to be certain, but it has since gone through a thorough revitalization. What was once uninviting and uncomfortable now boasts one of the most comfortably familiar atmospheres in all of Saint John. The food’s pretty great too. Continue reading Port City Royal: Culinary Comforts

12 Beers of Christmas

Roast some chestnuts on an open fire and don your ugliest Christmas sweater; the next twelve days will be full of Christmas cheer in the form of beer. Starting today, December 12th, at The Brewtique in downtown Fredericton, Picaroons Traditional Ales will once again be releasing a different festive brew each day for twelve days, as part of their annual 12 Beers of Christmas event. Continue reading 12 Beers of Christmas

Uptown Saint John Gets Chopping

The wind is stiff and the leaves are changing. As we slowly slide away from summer and into the thick of autumn, it can seem easier to stay bundled up inside our homes or isolated in our offices. Thankfully, we can rely on Chop Chop, Saint John’s biannual restaurant week, to warm our insides and lift our spirits using the very best of local cuisine. Running the week of October 27th to November 2nd, Chop Chop may be exactly what you need to push away that seasonal depression. Continue reading Uptown Saint John Gets Chopping