The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been an Edmonton landmark since 1915. Lovingly referred to as “The Mac”, the Hotel Macdonald has been a statement of luxury and a host to royalty, political leaders and entertainers alike. The Mac is rich in history and one of the very few places in Edmonton to have a “High …
As my nickname suggests, I am all about the food. When I was invited to this event at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre I was excited to try out the food as the hotel has been purchased by Hilton. The food that has been provided in the past for the countless meetings and tradeshows I have …
Soda Jerks was one of the first places in Edmonton to bring about the “Build Your Own Burger”. You can always have your burger the way YOU like it. Many, many, many choices! The ingredients are all top quality. The name for me brought about visions of a “Soda Jerk” behind a chrome counter with …
So NAIT has one of the best culinary programs and that means that the resto-bar should be fabulous right? Right! It is your typical gastro-pub setup and decor. Newly renovated. Very cozy, with some pool tables and dart boards. Your menus are already at the table and you seat yourself. I am a huge beer …
This is a restaurant that a dear friend is a huge fan of due to the Teppanyaki chef and the fire show. He loves to come here for his birthday dinner annually. Unfortunately, that is the only time I go. I LOVE sushi and Asian cuisine in general – but the food here is “meh” …
This is a hidden gem for Edmonton. Period. Vi’s is one of our favourites for date night. It is small and relatively intimate. There is a beautiful patio for when weather permits and a fireplace inside for winter. The daily menu is brought to your table as a chalkboard on an easel. They generally have …
For anyone that was born on the West Coast in around the 70’s… Mr. Mikes has been a staple. I have been going to this franchise since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. (Many, many years!) The format that they used to have was a buffet style. You used to go up to the buffet …
When I worked downtown, I would always make sure I had the afternoon off to attend the RCR Annual Chili Cook Off. The shear creativity and flavour that go into some of the creations that you can sample were simply mind-boggling. You go and purchase your bowls, pick the ones that you would like to …
There is one thing that I am more passionate about than food, and that would be Halloween! I have either put on my own haunt or been a live actor in someone else’s. In fact, that is how my wonderful husband and I first met; we were both live actors in a haunt to raise …
It was lovely to be invited to this event. Sushi is my favourite thing in the world of food. There was a Japanese fusion tapas restaurant that was located in Oliver Square, here in Edmonton several years ago. That used to be the highlight of my week was to go for their incredible martinis and …