Between the functions, potlucks and dinners, this Christmas season has been a busier one for me than usual! And with trying to spend as much time with family in Edmonton as possible before we jet off to Yellowknife for a week, I know December will be over in a flash. On to this week’s food notes:
- Liv checked out one of the newest restaurants to hit Edmonton, Cibo Bistro. Looks like it’s worth a try (and might be a great Italian backup to those who can’t swing a reservation to Corso 32).
- The Journal also reviewed a fairly new restaurant – Cafe du France, in the LeMarchand Mansion. It sounds like the review might help the restaurant at least raise its profile, “the pretty little café was completely empty at 7 p.m., and remained so until we left more than two hours later, literally shutting the place down.”
- Great to see several food bloggers participated in the recent Meals on Wheels call out to the blogosphere for volunteers. I wasn’t able to make it, but I love living vicariously through pictures!
- Michelle also spearheaded a recipe live blogging experiment to capture how to make classic butter chicken. Yum, I don’t need to be told twice!
- Via Cream and Sugar: ever wonder what’s behind that distinct Subway smell?
- It seems like vegetarian restaurants are on the up and up this year – Veggie Garden Restaurant (10582 100 Street, 780-757-9060) just opened up at the end of November. My coworker said it’s pretty good, but I have yet to try it myself.
Veggie Garden
- Oodle Noodle’s second downtown location on Jasper Avenue just off 104 Street is on the cusp of opening. Mack and I peeked inside today to take a look at the progress – we love the exposed brick and seating that takes advantage of the room’s length. Look for a soft open soon!
Oodle Noodle
- The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market was bustling on Saturday! I loved the pine arrangements right up front – fragrant and eye-catching! It’s also open on Christmas Eve for those last minute needs!
Pine arrangements
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful holiday season filled with family and friends. All the best in 2012!
Happy holidays Sharon! Thanks for keeping us updated on all foodie things throughout the year! 🙂
Thanks for the shoutout Sharon 🙂 I hope you have a great holiday and I am really jealous of your upcoming Yellowknife trip.
Love to read your updates, as always!
🙂
V
Just wanted to add, for the live blogging post check out Marlow Moo’s post as well. It captures our session beautifully, and I love the step by step pictures. I never have time to add them to the post, so this is a real treat for me as well.
http://www.marlowmoo.com/2011/12/butter-chicken-lesson-in-indian-cooking.html
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Photos
http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x361/marlowmoo/Butter%20Chicken/?start=all
You can also check out the tweets and live pictures using hashtag #yegcurry.
Maybe we’ll bump into you two in Yellowknife – we’ll be there for a week too!
Amanda – Thanks for reading. Happy holidays to you too!
Michelle – of course! Thanks for the well wishes. I hope you have a good Christmas and New Year’s goo.
Valerie – thanks for reading!
Mo – any places that you’ve bookmarked to eat? 🙂