Openings
- A new Japanese bistro called TORA is opening on November 17 at 9518 Ellerslie Road SW.
- Miss Saigon opened their fifth Edmonton-area location, located in Winterburn at 21664 92 Avenue NW.
- On the heels of opening their third Edmonton-area location, The Captain’s Boil is readying to open their fourth, in west Edmonton at 17528 100 Avenue NW.
Closures
- Green Onion Cake Man is closing their 118 Avenue shop when their lease ends in April 2027. It’s really unfortunate for the neighbourhood, which on balance has seen more losses than wins over the last couple of years. Even after the closure, the business’s products will still be available at several local retailers, including H&W Produce, and Lucky SuperMarket.
Upcoming Events
- All is Bright returns to kick off winter November 13-14, with lights, entertainments, and activations in the surrounding hospitality businesses.
- New Grocery Movement is hosting a virtual community drop in session on November 16 for those interested in improving Edmonton’s food and growing opportunities.
Local News
- Great to see that Cafe Bel Air has been able to re-open, after the damage they sustained after a building fire.
- I love a good collaboration, and the Campio x Beb’s Bagels pizza bagels are definitely up my alley! They’re available from November 7-14.
- OpenTable released its Top 100 list, based on bookings, reviews, and ratings on its site – just one Edmonton spot made the list: Sabor.
- The November issue of Modern Luxuria profiles Poppy’s, a new cafe and juice bar that employs folks with disabilities or have experienced trauma.
- Also from Modern Luxuria, they highlight The Woodvale Room in Mill Woods.
- In commemoration of Diwali, Edify has a round-up of places to check out for Indian cuisine, including Goggi’s Gully, Monsoon Bistro & Bar, and All India Restaurant and Sweets.
- Given the number of new coffee shops that have opened downtown, there is definitely competition afoot. It’s interesting to see Tesoro’s attempt at creating a habit with their Coffee Club idea, monthly tiered memberships that allow for a certain number of coffees per month.
- The heated rooftop on Crawford Block is hosting The Rooftop Fondue Dining Series from November to March, a menu entirely separate from Boxer Kitchen & Bar. The menu offers cheese and chocolate fondues.
- Let the games begin: arguably Edmonton’s hottest advent calendar, courtesy of the Italian Centre Shop, goes on sale tomorrow.
- Happy first birthday to Kissa10!
- The owners of The Colombian discuss their decision to pause adding new locations this year on their podcast.
- Duchess Bake Shop reversed its decision to create a Harry Potter-themed gingerbread house this year as a part of their annual holiday tradition, and apologized for the oversight and impact of this choice on the trans community. They will instead pivot to a festive holiday village, and donate funds raised to The Pride Centre.
- Sorry to see Fuge Sausage’s window was smashed last week – we’ve been to the shop since, and it hasn’t at all affected how welcoming the staff still are!
What I Ate
- Our family was in need of a quick meal in the area and Blaze Pizza fit the bill. The staff were very helpful, but the product itself was perfunctory. The thin crust made it easy for the kids to eat, but I’m not sure it is something we’d choose again unless pressed.
Meat eater pizza from Blaze
- My coworker’s friend makes the most amazing Colombian empanadas. I may have made an order big enough to service several of my meals over the weekend.
I could eat these all day
