A venue Ménage à trois is creating quite the sausage party in Calgary’s Mission district. 

Wurst is one-third restaurant (on the top floor), one-third bier hall (on the lower level) and one-third biergarten (on its impending patio) and, when added up, all parts equal one Bavarian tri-fecta. The openness of the restaurant permits trees to stretch angelically to the ceiling and this magnificent space will no doubt cause patrons to invent occasions just to host a private function.  Navigating the menu, you will see everything from Venison Merguez Corndogs for $14 to Jäger Schnitzel for $21.

Beer and brats—what's the Wurst that could happen? —Kristin Hursh

Wurst Restaurant, 2437 4th St. SW., Calgary, 403-254-2345, www.wurst.ca

Put down that chardonnay and tap into this boozy scoop.

Gone are the days of beer bellies and six packs–craft brews have never been sexier, and the newly opened Craft Beer Market Restaurant & Bar is sure to be a lively Stampede watering hole. Upon arrival, don’t be alarmed by the 100 levers—they aren't slot machines, but rather taps that lead into the largest beer selection in Canada. Jackpot! 

With a menu of classic North American dishes and ales for every taste, from Grizzly Paw Grumpy Honey Wheat Ale to Amber’s Sap Vampire Maple Lager, you're bound to find a brew to quench your thirst. —Kirstin Hursh

Craft Beer Market Restaurant & Bar, 345 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-514-2337, www.craftbeermarket.ca

Patio season couldn’t come sooner, and what better way to will spring in than sampling a patio-perfect bevy.

Lemon Tea Beer ($2.65 each) from Toronto Mill St. Brewery is a little bit sweet, slightly malty and totally refreshing. The sunset-coloured (how summer) wheat brew is infused with a blend of Orange Pekoe and Earl Grey teas, finished off with a lemon twist.

Cheers to new brews and warmer days.

At Highlander Wine and Spirits, 2919 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, 403-233-2629 and two other locations, www.highlanderwine.com