Openings
- The Side Door, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market’s long-awaited grocery store, is now open. Located in the same building (10310 83 Avenue), it is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm.
- Gratitude Coffee’s new location at 151, 897 Pembina Road is now open.
- Le Smash by Medium Rare will open in Old Strathcona at 10455 Whyte Avenue (previously Flirty Bird Nashville Hot Chicken).
Closures
- Four Starbucks locations in Edmonton closed on September 27: 10124 186 Street NW, 3466 99 Street NW, 6735 25 Avenue SW, and 961 James Mowatt Trail.
Upcoming Events
- The Canadian Finals Rodeo’s Chili Cookoff and Rodeo Night on October 1 is a way to combine food with the rodeo. A dozen restaurants will offer up chili samples, followed by CFR performances. Tickets are $25.
Local News
- Linda partnered with Imran, aka @YEGHalalFoodie, to create a curated guide for halal cravings in Edmonton.
- Edify checked out Lovesong Bistro.
- CBC Radioactive featured Liberian Cuisine on Wheels owner John Freeman to discuss the return of Eats on 118 food tours.
- El Mero had a window broken last week – consider supporting them if you’re able.
- Taproot had a story about Siwin Foods’ expansion, including an increase in exports to Japan and Mexico.
What I Ate
- We are in the waning days of patio weather, so our family headed to a good people-watching spot in Sherlock Holmes. I only recently learned they have a kids menu, which Emily and Ellie enjoyed. While I’ve had better fish and chips, my poutine was salty and indulgent. The pub is also celebrating 40 years with Sherlock’s Great Birthday Pub Crawl to their five locations on October 25. Tickets are $45 and include lunch and drinks along the way.
Patio day
Only Here for the Food 