Going back to 1991, The Leong family saw an opportunity in a large building on the iconic 17th ave strip. To most people, the space was viewed as a never-ending project, but for the Leung’s, this building was destined to be their legacy.

The parents, Ming and Sue, worked hard at reviving the space and worked in the kitchen to help with prep. Both sons, Wayne and Kent, spent their time creating the concept, overseeing the facilities, and the operational structure.

After hard work, sweat equity, and a lot of love, the site transformed into the original trendy Melrose Calgarians know and love—a place to create memories, meet friends, and pull up a seat.

Kerri started her career with Melrose as a server at the original 17th ave location. She knows the brand inside & out, and knows how to make everyone feel welcome and heard.

You can find her greeting tables, helping out on the floor, and making sure your Melrose dining experience is top notch.

Tim is a hilarious and welcoming leader that makes you feel like you are family. He always goes above and beyond to make sure you are having the best Melrose experience as possible.

Oh and did we mention that Tim has brought his bar and restaurant skills to the table to create an amazing cocktail & drink program?!? Everything you find on the drink menu highlights unique, nostalgic memories from our Melrose history, refreshing and fun cocktails, and highlights a ton of local craft purveyors that know how to do a damn good job.

See for yourself!