- Thanks to Sharman for the heads up about Get Cooking’s new Burger Club Wednesday. Three burgers will be on the menu from 4:45-9pm, in addition to starters, desserts, and drinks. Advanced tickets are available, and walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
- You can now check out the new retail space that will house Honest Dumplings and South Island Pie Co.! They’re offering sneak peeks Thursdays and Fridays from noon-6pm at 10552 114 Street. Also of note, Honest Dumplings is kicking off their crowdfunding campaign to support their new home with a party on June 14, 2018.
- Just a Little Night Market is back on June 15 & 16, 2018 at the Aviation Museum. Advanced admission is $3.
- The 5th annual Porkapalooza runs June 16-17, 2018 at the Northlands Park Racetrack. Admission is free.
- Filistix and Kanto are teaming up to host a taste of the Philippines on June 27, 2018. Tickets are $100 for a party of 4.
- The next Dining with Friends, organized by the Friends of the Royal Alberta Museum Society, is scheduled for June 27, 2018 at Dorinku. Tickets are $52.
- Chef Brad Smoliak’s annual long-table dinner is scheduled for July 7, 2018 in the Old Red Barn in Leduc County. Tickets are $145.
- Montreal-based dessert (and brunch) spot Cacao 70 is now open at Unit 118, 10111 104 Avenue (the south side of the Edmonton Tower). Ms. Hangry Foodie has an early review.
- Edmonton area’s newest brewery is now open in St. Albert – check out Endeavour Brewing Company at 215 Carnegie Drive. Their grand opening celebrations take place June 16, 2018.
- The buzz around Kanu, the forthcoming plant-based restaurant from Chef Matthew Kenney, continues.
- Liane also has a round-up of some of the new spots where you can grab some gelato, including La Carraia Downtown and DaVinci Gelato in St. Albert.
- It looks like Edmonton’s getting another restaurant offering flavours from the East Coast – Blowers & Grafton will be opening up on Whyte.
- Liane has more information about Silk, the newest restaurant to open Downtown.
- I was sorry to hear about a fire that has destroyed Anatolia Food Market and Moon Palace Restaurant.
- The families behind Avila Arepa and Doan’s were profiled in Avenue.
- Linda has a ranking of Edmonton’s best bingsu, with Hanjan taking the top spot.
- Sharon is a fan of the sweet and savoury offerings at Love Waffle YEG.
- Vue Weekly was pleasantly surprised by the Italian fare at Favoloso in Westmount.
- Twyla wasn’t impressed with Revel.
- YEG Cravings was hoping for more from Bottega 104.
- Jonny has a pair of reviews for Walia Ethiopian Restaurant and Clementine.
- Cindy has a photolog up of a recent meal at District Cafe.
- Sharman recapped the last Swine and Dine hosted at The Common.
- An article in TechLife asks – has Edmonton’s food truck scene peaked?
- Liane has the details of a new meal service in Edmonton called Gourmet Prep, which delivers fully cooked meals to customers.
- It’s been great to see more and more restaurants stepping up to ban single-use plastic straws.
- So great to hear that K-Days will be serving up only locally-sourced craft beer and spirits at the festival this year.
- As I am currently on maternity leave, I’m no longer in close proximity to El Fogon. So I appreciate even more any excuse to get out and enjoy their beef arepa.
Beef and gouda arepa from El Fogon
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