March is just flying by, probably due to a combination of the fabulous weather and too many meetings. On to this week’s food notes:
- Feel free to join in on the conversation between a few local food bloggers and Chef David Adjey on Tuesday – via Twitter, of course! See the teaser for the “Date with David”, March 16, from 6-7pm, here.
- Mark your calendars (and get on the phone!): the next Farmers’ Market Dinner at Madison’s Grill is set for April 23. Mack and I attended a dinner back in January, and were absolutely blown away – you won’t be disappointed!
- A reminder about Seedy Sunday, taking place at the Alberta Avenue Community Hall (9210 118 Avenue) on March 21, from 11am-4pm. It’s an opportunity to learn more about gardening (and to buy seeds for the upcoming season as well!).
- To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, deVine’s will be hosting a “Green Tasting”, featuring all organic wines.
- Save the date: the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues is planning for a city-wide festival on September 18.
- Original Fare launched their second Dine Local to Win contest recently – to enter, simply visit 10 member restaurants, have the entry form stamped, and you will have a chance to win a $250 gift card.
- Kelly wrote about the new Indian bistro set to open in the house formerly occupied by vegan cafe Way of Life/Mode de Vie (10203 – 116 St). Maybe this restaurant will host regular hours.
- Liane posted about the closure of longtime restaurant Mirabelle last week.
- Marianne over at Loosen Your Belt posted a very early review of Kabuki Sushi and Grill (8724 109 Street).
- I’ve been wondering about the “coming soon” signs in the window of the new vodka bar/lounge on Jasper Avenue and 100 Street, so it was nice to read about what was happening with The Treasury.
- An update about T2, Transcend’s forthcoming cafe in Garneau.
- I have to say I don’t frequent butcher shops very often, but with posts like Twyla’s about a new butcher called Real Deal Meats in southwest Edmonton, I know it’s only a matter of time before they become a regular stop.
- How about the ew factor: a New York chef made cheese out of his wife’s breast milk (really).
- A second Starbucks will be gracing West Edmonton Mall, in the space formerly occupied by Timothy’s, overlooking the Ice Palace.
Coming Soon…
- Flyers littering the ground around my work neighbourhood alerted me to the fact that Samurai Bistro (10003 107 Avenue, around the corner from Basil Leaf), is now open. I didn’t have a chance to peek my head in, but I am impressed that this little corner of Chinatown is cleaning up!
Samurai Bistro
The farmer’s market dinner sounds fabulous! Thanks for keeping us informed.
Hi there Sharon – the link for Eat My Words on the right sidebar goes to a “Page cannot be found” filler. Did they relocate?
~M~
All I could find was the Journal summaries: http://communities.canada.com/edmontonjournal/blogs/eatmywords/default.aspx
Monica – I think they just changed the link slightly. I can read it from the Journal page, but the address bar says the address is:
http://communities.canada.com/EDMONTONJOURNAL/blogs/eatmywords/default.aspx
It seems the Journal must have re-organized. Cheeky monkeys. Oh well – I’m sure Sharon will fix it up for the rest, I’ll add the new one to my blog reader!
~M~
Hi all,
I’m not sure why Sharon’s link to Eat My Words is borked, but the ones from Monica and Eva should both work.
Thanks Sharon for another great update.
– Kerry
I have changed the link – thanks for pointing it out, Monica!
I have no idea where I would get my food news if it wasn’t for “Food Notes”…
Hear hear bianca! I agree!
Thanks, Bianca and Eva – always nice to know people find the weekly compilation useful.