Openings
- PlayWright, a restaurant from MilkCrate’s Steve Brochu, is now open in the Citadel Theatre! I wrote about the story behind the restaurant back in March.
- Chai Lounge is now open in the former Tres Carnales space at 10119 Rice Howard Way.
- Culinary Unicorn is latest restaurant taking over a revolving door in the Matrix Hotel, at 10009 107 Street.
Upcoming Events
- Meuwly’s is hosting a Summer Kitchen Party on June 27, in support of In the Weeds YEG. Tickets are $99 and include food stations and three drink tickets.
- Save the date for YEG Burger Fest, involving over a dozen Downtown restaurants serving $10 burgers from July 2-7.
- RGE RD and Duchess are partnering to offer an afternoon tea on July 7 at The Butchery. Tickets are $119.05 per person.
Local News
- Edify checked out 104 Street newcomer Slap Shot.
- Happy first birthday to White Rabbit Ice Cream’s brick and mortar storefront!
- It was for naught (sob!) but many establishments, including Pals, RGE RD, and Nowhere Wine Bar, decided to close or close early today to allow staff to watch the final Oilers game of the season.
- Callingwood establishment Muggnz Family Restaurant is celebrating 25 years of business in Edmonton.
- Central Social Hall and The Cajun House were the top food and drink establishments in the St. Albert Gazette Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Edmonton is a “hot spot” for farmers’ markets, with a dozen Alberta Approved markets in Edmonton, plus others without that label like the 124 Street Grand Market.
What I Ate
- I had lunch for the first time at Gyu Kaku (It has taken me long enough, I know!). I will say, it might be better suited for a lingering dinner where time isn’t an issue – either that or I’m just not great at multi-tasking between conversation and not burning the thin cuts of meat. I will say the value was there – with three meat options, rice, miso, and salad for $19.95.
Our two-person spread at Gyu Kaku
- Our family enjoyed a great al fresco meal on the weekend, dining on a meal sourced from Fox Burger and Filistix food trucks as a part of District Cafe’s Summer Solstice event.
Outdoor dining is our jam
- Mack and I were also able to get away to celebrate my birthday – part of our evening took us to Dolly’s for the first time. We loved their patio and cocktails.
Dolly’s!
- We ended the night at our favourite local, Tzin. Their superb food and service always brings us back.
The Bacon from Tzin
- And for a sweet treat, we indulged in Birdhouse Bakeshop brioche donuts, available on occasion through Good Goods.
Brioche donuts from Birdhouse Bakeshop
Only Here for the Food 