As I reflect back on some of my favourite moments in 2018, a large quantity of them came from Rendezvous. As well as being a food judge, I am also a huge metalhead. Rendezvous is like a second home to me. Calvin, Dez and the rest of the staff have always been welcoming and it …
Anyone that knows me, knows I am not a fan of what Christmas has become… To me it is not about all of the commercialism and who buys what for whom. It should be about celebrating with family and friends, spending time with loved ones and enjoying wonderful food and drink together. Otto was started …
I am about to share with you one of my “hidden gems” right here in Edmonton. My favourite European buttercream in the city; Vienna Bakery. This is a family owned operation that has been in Edmonton in one form or another since 1959. Oma and Opa ran the business from 1987 until they retired in …
Sheila is very passionate when she talks about her farm and the way that the animals are treated humanely and respectfully. Coming from an indigenous background myself, this is something that has always been important to me. The animals should be treated well, killed humanely and we should use as many parts from snout to …
Swiss 2 Go is one of those places in Edmonton that you kind of take for granted. They have been in Edmonton serving Swiss style sandwiches and desserts since 2012. I have had the pleasure of attending a couple of events catered by Swiss 2 Go but had never stopped by the storefront. Their specialty …
One of the most epic places in the city of Edmonton to be able to support your local small businesses, find sustainable and healthy food choices and get that “Farm to Fork” experience is the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market. The market started outdoors in 1983 in the space that is now the free parking. It …
Northern Bites is the brainchild of Jacquie Fenske and Monique MacDonald. Jacquie is part of the Fifendekel family and Monique is one of Edmonton’s social media influencers. Monique is also on the teams for Spirits on Ice and Sherwood Park Cravings. These two lovely ladies have partnered together to bring you unique tour experiences to …
Two nerds with Italian heritage tried eating a grasshopper one day and fell in love with the idea that everyone should eat insects. Silvia and Claudio have teamed up to bring you a line of products that are not only delicious and nutritious, but better for the environment and more easily sustainable. Silvia and Claudio …
Today at 11am, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company opens the doors to it’s first restaurant in Canada. I was shocked to find out that there are only 28 restaurants across the United States. The company has a relationship with the Mall of America, so West Edmonton Mall turned out to be a logical choice. If you …
This one is definitely a hidden gem. It is located in an out-of-the-way strip mall in north Edmonton. I was tipped off by another great burger lover, Mr. Gerry Gratziano. When he recommends a burger place, you listen! If you have tried the burgers at Re:Grub then you will appreciate YEGburger. So besides being hidden …