It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Edmonton foodies. Downtown Edmonton’s culinary scene will once again be in the spotlight for the 15th annual Downtown Dining Week, March 8 – March 17, 2019. Presented by the Downtown Business Association, Downtown Dining Week gives local foodies an opportunity to enjoy special prix fixe …
A friend of a friend… I have had the pleasure of being a Facebook friend with Chef Mikael for a while now. A mutual friend used to always post his creations on her feed. Everything looked and sounded delicious. Being the foodie that I am, I sent a friend request and have been able to …
It all started with Pinterest. Beautiful lollipops with dried flowers inside of them. Mercedes wanted to get her hands on some, but of course you know how hard it can be to get food items across the border. Mercedes and her Mom, Ciarrai decided to roll up their sleeves and try making them on their …
From the makers of Cafe Amore Bistro and the Black Pearl Seafood comes the new and improved downtown location of Amore Pasta. Family recipes passed down from Italy will tantalize your tastebuds on this budget-friendly, build-your-own menu. Yes, there is an Amore Pasta on the south side, but that location is just pasta and pales …
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 …