Openings
- New “sourdough cafe” Leo’s Cafe has opened on Spur Line Alley in Old Strathcona, 10420A 82 Avenue. They offer bagels, sweet treats, as well as pizza and sandwiches.
- In September, El Corazon opened up a second location in Keswick (1003 Keswick Drive). A year ago, when I chatted with co-owner Hifa Maleki, the original plan was to open up a restaurant with a new concept, but it’s great to see that their expansion plans have still continued.
Upcoming Events
- Although Christmas in November had to be cancelled this year, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has organized a smaller culinary celebration taking place November 8-11 called Together Again. The event will feature some of the same instructors from previous years, including Anna and Michael Olson, and Emily Richards. Edmonton will be well-represented by Jacek Chocolates and Duchess Bake Shop.
Local News
- The Remedy Cafe business is up for sale due to owner Sohail Zaidi’s impending retirement. The asking price? $7.6 million.
- The St. Albert Gazette interviewed the Chelsea and Tony Tipping, the couple behind the town’s newest restaurant, WildRoots.
- Edify checked out Menya Mori and Phat Boy Cheesesteaks.
- Mill Woods Town Centre will be home to a No Frills store in spring 2025.
- Congratulations to Karen Anderson on winning the silver medal from the Taste Canada Awards for her cookbook, Eat Alberta First.
What I Ate
- I finally grabbed take-out from Siam Thai Kitchen’s Edmonton City Centre Mall location on Friday. Of note, it shuts down around 5:15pm (though the rest of the food court closes at 6pm). My kids loved the spring rolls, and being under the weather, I found extra comfort in the fiery tom yum soup. I will be back for more.
Take-out from Siam Thai Kitchen
Only Here for the Food 