Hathaway’s Diner is on the market
Owners of the beloved Wellington restaurant Hathaway’s Diner have announced they are selling the business.
In a post shared on February 5, Pamela and Lyle Charlet wrote that they will be retiring: “With a heavy heart we are writing to inform you of our hopes to retire from our small but widely adored diner…The truth is we are tired and would like the opportunity for some much needed rest and relaxation before moving forward with some of the other dreams we have been holding on to.”
They are hopeful that someone new will step in to take over the business. No firm date has been announced, apart from the possibility of a transition by March 2020.
Openings
- Edmonton will be home to the first Canadian location of US-based chain California Pizza Kitchen. No location details have been confirmed at this point.
- Guru’s second restaurant, located in Ice District (#108, 10111 104 Avenue), opened last week.
- Leva has rebranded their Garneau cafe (86 Avenue and 111 Street) to be in line with the rest of their Ace brand.
- Hawaiian Poke and More is now open at 7256 101 Avenue.
- Saskitoba Handmade Perogies will be opening later this week in Leduc (1501 8 Street).
Upcoming Events
- Hansen Distillery’s Northern Eyes whisky will be released on February 11, 2020.
- Stump Kitchen LIVE! will be featured as a part of the Chinook Series on February 14, 2020 at the Arts Barns. Tickets are $22.
- The Downtown Business Association is hosting a panel discussion on food and the food industry on February 25, 2020 at Campio Brewing. Panelists include Patrick Saurette of The Marc and Henry Song of Buok Fresh Kitchen. Tickets are $10 and include pizza and beer.
Reviews
- Lydia offers an early review of Hawaiian Poke & More.
- The Journal raved about June’s Delicatessen, and with this “legitimate deli” claims that Edmonton is now complete.
- Leduc recommends the xiaolong bao at Shanghai Grill.
- Sharon revisits Korean mainstay Won Jung Gak.
- Graham celebrates the classics at Bistro Praha.
Local News
- If you’re still looking for a treat to share with your valentine this Friday, here are some ideas: a doughnut cake from Farrow, heart-shaped doughnuts from Ohana, cheeky “Bae Collection” sugar cookies from Confetti Sweets, and heart-shaped pretzels from Zwick’s.
- Chef Andrew Cowan (of Northern Chicken) is no longer involved at Say Uncle, and tweeted that it’s “probably a good idea for people to avoid that place at all costs.”
- Respected local brewer Alley Kat has been sold to a pair of St. Albert-based entrepreneurs. Jason Foster breaks down what it means for the craft beer industry in Alberta.
- Linda was interviewed by the Holland Herald, KLM’s flight magazine, to share her thoughts about places to visit in Edmonton.
- Also from Linda, she checked out the winter igloos at the Riverside Bistro (at the Courtyard Marriott).
Urban Agriculture and Farming
- Community Supported Agriculture with Riverbend Gardens are now available for the 2020 season. They’re offering a $20 gift certificate to those who purchase by February 14.
- Local entrepreneur Jonathan Mui hopes one day his countertop garden business Micro can help shift climate change.
What I Ate
- With the Hathaway’s announcement, Mack, Emily and I made a trip down to the diner over the weekend. It’s been some time since our last visit, but the hospitality is still something of a marvel. Emily and I shared some pancakes and eggs, but that didn’t stop her from eyeing up Mack’s eggs benedict.
Eggs benedict with back bacon from Hathaway’s Diner
Only Here for the Food 