I had it in my head that we were only at mid-July; maybe it’s just my mind trying to hold on to our fleeting summer! Hope you’re making the most of it, too. On to this week’s food notes:

• The fifth annual Grand Taste Tour has been rescheduled to August 18, 2018. Tickets are available for the full tour, or for dinner only.
• The Hotel Macdonald is hosting an “Around the World” dinner on August 24, 2018. The seven course meal will transport diners across the seven continents. Tickets are $100.
• NAIT is hosting a Menu of Modern Art Four fundraising dinner on September 8, 2018, featuring chefs including Paul Shufelt, Eric Hanson, and Serge Belair, among others. Early bird tickets are $75.
• CBC is hosting a contest to recruit an official judge for the Heritage Festival. The prize includes 140 food tickets and golf cart transportation on the grounds. You’ll have to tune in to Edmonton AM this week to enter.
• Also from Edmonton AM, they invited Leduc to speak about his experience with the backlash that came with a negative Instagram review of The Common.
• The folks behind Cartago are also hoping to open a deli next to their pub in Forest Heights, but residents are against relaxing the parking requirements they need.
• Sorry to hear that Daravara has closed its doors as of July 28, 2018.
• Vue shares how 720 Sweets sets themselves apart in the soft serve game.
• Sharon tried the Filipino cuisine offered at Casa Laurel Kitchen.
• The Journal hoped for more consistency with the food at Wilfred’s.
• Cindy writes all about her go-to dishes at Kanto.
• Vue Weekly is among the first to review Fumaca, the second Brazilian steakhouse to open in the city.
• Twyla’s latest review brings her to KB & Company.
• Jonny has an overview of the board game cafes in Edmonton.
• Global interviewed Chef Blair Lebsack about their upcoming Forage to Table dinner, and the forthcoming database to be set up by the Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance to connect foragers and chefs.
• There’s still a couple of opportunities to learn more about the urban hives at MacEwan in August. Tours are free.
• Mack, Emily, and I headed to Taste of Edmonton again last week to use up the remainder of our tickets. Some highlights included the mushroom risotto at Solstice (they had run out of the beef cheek at that point), the beignets at Wishbone, and the yemisir kik wot (spicy lentils) from Langano Skies.

Spicy lentils and injera from Langano Skies (a bonus of bringing your own container to the festival is that some vendors load it up!)

• It’s been some time since my last meal at Padmanadi, but the ginger beef was just as tasty as I remembered.

Ginger beef from Padmanadi

• We had a fun time at Huma over the weekend to help Linda celebrate her birthday!

Gringa from Huma

• The YEG Food Crawl in Chinatown is back, running August 2, 2018. The $40 ticket includes visits to four restaurants.
• Just in time to get you geared up for the Heritage Festival, running August 4-6, 2018, check out the latest Seconds, Please! episode all about the festival.
• Eat Alberta will be hosting a farm-to-table dinner in partnership with Redtail Farm on August 11, 2018. Contact them for more information.
• Workshop Eatery is again hosting a Garden Party to benefit the Canadian Culinary Fund. Tickets for the August 16, 2018 event are $100, and include a 4-course meal and wine pairing.
• There are lots of great activities to check out during Alberta Open Farms Days, running August 18-19, 2018. One to consider is Parkland County’s Local Farm Trail; in addition to self-guided tours they’ve also organized a guided bus excursion. Early bird tickets (purchased before July 27) are $35.
• It looks like Buok Fresh Kitchen will be open next week, located at 10707 100 Avenue.
• Rogue Wave Coffee is on the cusp of opening their new roasterie and tasting bar at 11322 119 Street. Check their website for updates!
• As I posted over the weekend, DOSC (Drunken Ox Sober Cat) is now open in the historic Metals Building at 10190 104 Street. The soft opening menus are now online on their Facebook page.
• Blowers & Grafton, offering “Halifax street food” is now open at 10550 82 Avenue. Vue discusses what you can expect.
• A new brewery called Analog Brewing is now open in Edmonton.
• If you’re at K-Days this week, make sure to check out the local vendors in “Eat at the Grand” in the Expo Centre, which features local shops like Meuwly’s, Why Not Cafe, and Sandwich and Sons, among others.
• K-Days has also crowned their new midway food winners – this year, the Mexican Street Style Corn placed first.
• Should we call it cheese plate-gate? Last week, Leduc of Let’s Eat YEG was subjected to some online backlash after he shared his opinion about a recent experience at The Common.
• Arcadia has added meat items to its menu.
• Vue Weekly has more details about the forthcoming gluten, soy, and dairy-free restaurant, The Cave.
• Learn more about Boyle Street Eats, a social enterprise food truck.
• Jonny shares his brief impression of Yelo’d.
• Graham had a disappointing experience at Volcano.
• Linda loves the pretzels at Zwick’s, and was invited to try the new happy hour specials at The Rec Room.
• Also from Linda, she shared her experience at the spring edition of the Shaw Conference Centre’s “Dinner with Canada’s Top Chefs”.
• Tim Horton’s will be serving up all-day breakfast across Canada starting this Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
• I’d never heard of “ghost kitchens” before – kitchens that operate exclusively to serve delivery customers through online apps like Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes.
• Veg in YEG has taken over the plot at St. John’s Institute in Garneau vacated by Reclaim Farm, and is growing produce that can be purchased at a pay-what-you-want rate. Check the website for farm table dates. Thanks to Su for the heads up!
• Sustainable Food Edmonton has launched the Golden Wheelbarrow Awards to recognize businesses and individuals who employ sustainable practices. Deadline for nominations are July 31, 2018.
• Best of luck to Winding Road Cheese as they compete again in the American Cheese Society this week.
• Mack and I headed to the Taste of Edmonton last week, but only had the chance to sample a few dishes that day. Our favourite was the donair taco from O2’s – made fresh to order, good portion size, and tasty meat!

Mack with Emily and a donair taco!

• La Mision, the pop-up from the folks behind Tres Carnales and Rostizado, is back from July 16-20, 2018 for lunch at Rostizado.
• K-Days will soon be upon us, running from July 20-29, 2018. As is custom, fairgoers can anticipate a number of new dishes on the midway. This year’s menu includes black charcoal ice cream, cricket grilled cheese, and cheesy chicken hearts.
• Wildheart’s annual Grand Taste Tour is back this year on July 28, 2018, and includes a visit to Stonepost Farm and a meal from Chef Eric Hanson of Prairie Noodle Shop. Tickets are $132. I was fortunate enough to attend in previous years, and had a blast every time!
• Chartier has organized some outdoor events for the summer, including partnering with a naturopathic doctor and certified herbalist to create a tasting menu on July 30, 2018 at the Old Red Barn in Leduc.
• A reminder that advance tickets for the Heritage Festival, running August 4-6, 2018, are now available at a 5% discount (20 tickets for $19).
• The Lions Club is hosting a wine and cheese tasting on September 29, 2018 to raise funds for diabetes research. Tickets are $75.
• Pampa has announced that they will be opening up a third location in Edmonton in the city’s west end.
• West Edmonton Mall is now home to locations of Match Pub and Sweet Jesus.
• Hot on the heels of Cineplex joining the food delivery fray, Tim Horton’s is now available via Skip the Dishes in Edmonton.
• Congrats to Honest Dumplings, who raised over $10,000 in their crowdfunding campaign.
• Liane covers the vegan trend in Edmonton’s food scene.
• Looking for a way to beat the heat? Andrea has a list of five local spots to try for ice cream.
• The Journal published a positive review for Kanto.
• Crystal had good things to say about the food at Let’s Grill Sushi and Izakaya.
• Graham enjoyed the hands on dining at Captain’s Boil.
• Liane had a pleasant experience at Crum Coffee Bar.
• Jonny visited Castle Bake 2, a north side gem.
• Lillian rounds up the latest entries to her macaron mashup project.
• Congratulations to Food4Good which has purchased a building in central west Edmonton. They are working towards building a community food centre, a first for the city.
• Northlands is offering free tours of their urban farm. Upcoming dates include August 5 and September 9, 2018.

• Kevin Kossowan is leading a “forage to table” evening that will end in a dinner at RGE RD on August 7, 2018. He is giving away 4 spaces for the event online.
• deVine’s and Ono Poke is partnering for a pig roast and wine tasting called Wein, Schwein & Dine on August 26, 2018. Tickets are $30 and is a fundraiser for the Edmonton Food Bank.
• The third annual Culinaire Treasure Hunt is scheduled for September 8, 2018. Teams of two can register for $75.
• Great to see that the company behind Elm Cafe, District, and Little Brick is expanding into Highlands!
• The Oliver Exchange building at 12019A 102 Avenue will soon be home to Brio Bakery, Iconoclast Coffee, and Culina To-Go.
• Vancouver-based 720 Sweets & Etc., offering soft-serve and bubble teas, is now open in West Edmonton Mall’s T & T. Sharon has a photolog of what you can expect from their menu.
• On the first Thursday of the month, The Vintage Fork at the Rutherford House hosts a jazz night featuring canapes and champagne. Admission is $45 per person. Leduc shares his experience from last month.
• I was surprised to hear that Filistix’s contracts at the University of Alberta were terminated. An online petition has been started with the hopes that Aramark will consider reversing the decision.
• Meuwly’s should be open this week, after a delay in receiving their permits, but check their Twitter to be sure. Phil has an overview of the products you can expect.
• Also from Phil (who co-hosts Eat North’s More Than Maple Syrup podcast) he interviews Gavin from Love Pizza about their decision to move away from Skip the Dishes and start their own online delivery service.
• CBC profiled the family behind Barr Estate Winery.
• Lydia paid an early visit to Wilfred’s.
• Linda was really impressed with the food (and the vision) of The Hallway Cafe.
• Vue Weekly published a review of Passport Restobar.
• Twyla recommends avoiding anything deep fried at Barney’s Pub in Leduc.
• An Chay continues to accumulate positive reviews, this time from Jonny.
• Crystal was hoping for better service to match the food at Buco.
• The Edmonton Horticltural Society’s annual Garden Tour takes place on August 14-15, 2018. This self-guided tour will permit visitors to check out 10 local gardens. Tickets are $25.
• Interested in keeping some urban chickens? River City Chickens is hosting a workshop (approved by the City of Edmonton standards required for training) on August 15, 2018. TIckets are $40.
• I stopped by King Noodle House after co-leading a walking tour in Chinatown. Their bun bo Hue always hits the spot!

My usual at King Noodle

• Get ready for the second What the Truck?! of the year this Friday, July 6, 2018, from 5-10pm at the Valley Zoo (a first for the event!). Consult the menus to plan your attack.
• Linda is hosting an Instagrammable Walls of Edmonton fundraiser and brunch on July 8, 2018 in Old Strathcona. Tickets are $40 and include brunch at Holy Roller.
• The 4th annual Feast on the Field at Commonwealth Stadium, a fundraiser for Capital Care, will take place on August 22, 2018. Tickets are $195.
• This year’s BaconFest is scheduled for September 2, 2018 at St. Basil’s Cultural Centre. Advance admission tickets are $15, with food tickets available at the event.
• The Telus World of Science is hosting LUMEN, their annual fundraising event billed as “where science meets cocktails” on September 27, 2018. The evening will feature bar stations, cocktail science activities, hands-on demos, and hors d’oeuvres. Early bird tickets are $99.
• It’s great to see another social enterprise (such as The Hallway Cafe) in the city – Boyle Street Eats is a food truck now in operation that hires from “within our community of people experiencing homelessness and/or poverty.” Staff are provided with training and experience on the truck.
• Chef Shane Chartrand’s rebranded restaurant at the River Cree Casino named SC, is open for business.
• Splash Poke’s third location in the city is now open at West Edmonton Mall.
• Also at WEM, Bubba Gump Shrimp is now open.
• Liane has more about what you can expect from Meuwly’s, opening up later this week on July 5, 2018.
• Learn more about the couple behind Yelo’d, Edmonton’s newest ice cream shop, in this piece from Vue.
• Avenue Edmonton’s July issue features 25 notable Edmontonians identifying their favourite dish to eat in the city.
• Patio seekers can look forward to a few new or reclaimed patios at Cafe Linnea, Rebel Food and Drink, and Bodega 124 Street.
• Ms. Hangry Foodie offers an early review of Wildfred’s.
• Leduc is one of the first to review Fumaca Brazilian Steakhouse.
• Graham praises the food but not the atmosphere of Silk Bar and Kitchen.
• Andrea has eaten her way through the menu at Kanto.
• Sharon tried out the “longest fries in North America” from local food truck Golden Bunch.
• Edmonton AM has been running a series of segments called “Snackchecker”, rating different locally-sourced snacks. This week, they share the current ranking (held by Sugared and Spiced’s brownie), and try savoury bites from Honest Dumplings.
• If you had a hankering for movie theatre popcorn at home, you’re now in luck – Cineplex has partnered with Uber Eats to deliver some of their concession snacks.
• Seconds, Please! is a film from local filmmaker Shawn Tse about second generation immigrants connecting with their heritage through their traditional food.
• Mack and I couldn’t resist a trip to Love Pizza this weekend for our annual poutizza indulgence. Hope everyone had a great Canada Day!

Poutizza for two

• Get Cooking will be hosting a farm to table dinner at Prairie Adventure Gardens on June 30, 2018. Tickets are $125.
• Forthcoming restaurant The Cave Paleo Beastro will be having a 5-course pop-up dinner at Northern Chicken on July 3, 2018. Tickets are $80.
• The next What the Truck?! will be taking place on July 6, 2018, from 5-10pm at the Valley Zoo. Check out the trucks you can expect.
• Mark your calendar for this year’s Savour Strathcona County, back again on July 8, 2018.
• Little Brick’s backyard barbecues are back! Check them out on Thursday nights starting July 5, 2018.
• You can start planning now: the menus for this year’s Heritage Festival are now out. The festival runs August 4-6, 2018.
• Congratulations to Sherwood Park’s Beccy Stables, who became the youngest ever winner of MasterChef Canada last week.
• Great to see Kevin Kossowan on this year’s list of Western Living’s Foodies of the Year.
• Wildfred’s, a “contemporary neighbourhood cafe and diner” in the Brewery District opened last week.
• Did you know the Mercer Building is home to High Fidelity Chocolates, a bean-to-bar chocolate shop?
• Meuwly’s, offering house-made charcuterie, preserves, and other local products, is opening on July 5, 2018.
• Sharon tried some of the sweet and savoury dishes at Cacao 70.
• Another positive review for Kanto, this time from Twyla.
• Cindy has recommendations on what to order at Chix Shack.
• Jonny checked out Golomein Noodle House on the south side.
• Valerie delights in the pristine patio at the Jagare Ride Clubhouse.
• Crystal has seen improvement at Rebel Food and Drink.
• Vue Weekly offers a review of ‘Ono Poke Co.
• Graham revisits Ampersand 27.
• From Vue Weekly – they take a look at three of the recent bakery additions to the Old Strathcona neighbourhood – Fan Fan, Sugared and Spiced, and La Boule.
• Also from Vue, there’s another brewery opening up in Edmonton soon – look out for Sea Change Brewery Co. in the spring.
• I had missed linking to this article about the changes Town Square Brewing have made since opening up, in response to less-than-positive feedback when they opened.
• Food Artisans of Alberta, a travel companion all about local producers in our province, is now available! For your chance to win a copy, tag photos of your favourite #FoodArtisansofAlberta until July 3, 2018.
• It will be interesting to see if this concept succeeds – a pay-what-you-can grocery store is opening up in Toronto.
• Are you curious about what it takes to raise urban chickens? Northlands Urban Farm is hosting a free “chicken chat” with a poultry scientist on July 5, 2018
• I had a great birthday meal at Otto on Friday – I had been craving their Otto dog for some time, and am happy to report that it didn’t disappoint!

Sausages, fries, and mac ‘n’ cheese at Otto

• The next Prairie on the Plate events are to take place at the Highlands and 124 Street locations of Bodega. They’ll be offering 3-course brunch for $25 on June 23 and 24, 2018.
• Ernest’s at NAIT is hosting a dinner on July 7, 2018 featuring the “it” pork of the moment, mangalista. Tickets are $99.
• The Alberta Mycological Society is hosting a Wild Mushroom Exposition on August 19, 2018 in Spruce Grove, to help attendees “identify, learn, forage, taste and enjoy wild mushrooms.”
• Yelo’d Ice Cream, offering Asian-inspired soft serve, is in their soft opening phase. Find them at 10150A 82 Avenue.
• 124 Street continues to stockpile culinary assets – this time in the form of Meuwly’s, offering charcuterie, sausage, and preserves. It will open next week at 10706 124 Street.
• I’m looking forward to the opening of Wilfred’s, described as a “contemporary cafe and diner” in the Brewery District later this month.
• Downtown Edmonton’s newest coffee shop, Sober Cat in the Morning, is set to open July 7, 2018.
• Vue has more on what you can expect from the forthcoming Korean casual eatery Buok.
• It’s always great to see new local food initiatives, such as the food business development platform and retail space that Honest Dumplings is spearheading. Check out the ATB Boostr campaign where they seek to raise $10,000 towards the facility.
• Original Redhead Condiments also has a current ATB Boostr campaign running to help expand their business. Vue Weekly has more how the idea for fermented hot sauces developed.
• Congratulations to Chef Lindsay Porter on her win on the television program Guy’s Grocery Games.
• Kanto’s interpretation of Filipino cuisine leaves Graham impressed.
• A pair of polar opposite reviews to consider about The Captain’s Boil, from Linda and the Journal.
• Jonny enjoyed the ramen at Let’s Grill Sushi & Izakaya downtown, but was left wanting more from Wendy’s Gourmet Perogies.
• Crystal had a positive experience at London Local.
• Vue applauds the quality Narayanni’s has maintained over the years.
• Mack and I hit up Kazoku for my first post-baby ramen last week. It’s just not the same without that soft boiled egg!

Shoyu and tonkotsu ramen from Kazoku

• Thanks to Sharman for the heads up about Get Cooking’s new Burger Club Wednesday. Three burgers will be on the menu from 4:45-9pm, in addition to starters, desserts, and drinks. Advanced tickets are available, and walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• You can now check out the new retail space that will house Honest Dumplings and South Island Pie Co.! They’re offering sneak peeks Thursdays and Fridays from noon-6pm at 10552 114 Street. Also of note, Honest Dumplings is kicking off their crowdfunding campaign to support their new home with a party on June 14, 2018.
• Just a Little Night Market is back on June 15 & 16, 2018 at the Aviation Museum. Advanced admission is $3.
• The 5th annual Porkapalooza runs June 16-17, 2018 at the Northlands Park Racetrack. Admission is free.
• Filistix and Kanto are teaming up to host a taste of the Philippines on June 27, 2018. Tickets are $100 for a party of 4.
• The next Dining with Friends, organized by the Friends of the Royal Alberta Museum Society, is scheduled for June 27, 2018 at Dorinku. Tickets are $52.
• Chef Brad Smoliak’s annual long-table dinner is scheduled for July 7, 2018 in the Old Red Barn in Leduc County. Tickets are $145.
• Montreal-based dessert (and brunch) spot Cacao 70 is now open at Unit 118, 10111 104 Avenue (the south side of the Edmonton Tower). Ms. Hangry Foodie has an early review.
• Edmonton area’s newest brewery is now open in St. Albert – check out Endeavour Brewing Company at 215 Carnegie Drive. Their grand opening celebrations take place June 16, 2018.
• The buzz around Kanu, the forthcoming plant-based restaurant from Chef Matthew Kenney, continues.
• Liane also has a round-up of some of the new spots where you can grab some gelato, including La Carraia Downtown and DaVinci Gelato in St. Albert.
• It looks like Edmonton’s getting another restaurant offering flavours from the East Coast – Blowers & Grafton will be opening up on Whyte.
• Liane has more information about Silk, the newest restaurant to open Downtown.
• I was sorry to hear about a fire that has destroyed Anatolia Food Market and Moon Palace Restaurant.
• The families behind Avila Arepa and Doan’s were profiled in Avenue.
• Linda has a ranking of Edmonton’s best bingsu, with Hanjan taking the top spot.
• Sharon is a fan of the sweet and savoury offerings at Love Waffle YEG.
• Vue Weekly was pleasantly surprised by the Italian fare at Favoloso in Westmount.
• Twyla wasn’t impressed with Revel.
• YEG Cravings was hoping for more from Bottega 104.
• Jonny has a pair of reviews for Walia Ethiopian Restaurant and Clementine.
• Cindy has a photolog up of a recent meal at District Cafe.
• Sharman recapped the last Swine and Dine hosted at The Common.
• An article in TechLife asks – has Edmonton’s food truck scene peaked?
• Liane has the details of a new meal service in Edmonton called Gourmet Prep, which delivers fully cooked meals to customers.
• It’s been great to see more and more restaurants stepping up to ban single-use plastic straws.
• So great to hear that K-Days will be serving up only locally-sourced craft beer and spirits at the festival this year.
• As I am currently on maternity leave, I’m no longer in close proximity to El Fogon. So I appreciate even more any excuse to get out and enjoy their beef arepa.

Beef and gouda arepa from El Fogon

• Markets continue to spring up around the city, including the Berlin Square Public Market on Sundays from 11am-3pm at the German Canadian Cultural Club and the 97th Street Public Market on Sundays from 11am-3pm at 9615 153 Avenue.
• Looking for Father’s Day plans? Parkallen Restaurant is hosting another pizza buffet on June 17, 2018. Tickets for adults are $20, and children aged 4-10 are $10.
• Advanced tickets for a Taste of Edmonton are now available until July 17.
• The Mayfair just keeps on adding food purveyors – next up is Curry Vibes.
• DECL shared a rumour that a location of Cora’s is slated for the Days Inn on 106 Street.
• It’s great to see when market vendors make the leap to brick and mortar locations – this is the case for Milk and Cookies Bakeshop, which just opened at 5532 Calgary Trail.
• Another new bakery alert: Jovic Bakery is now open at 870 Webber Greens Drive.
• I’ve never been to the East Coast, so I didn’t know they served donairs differently – King of Donair is the first Edmonton location of a franchise from the East that boasts an “authentic” donair.
• Silk Bar & Kitchen is now open at 10344 105 Street.
• Drift is now serving at the concession in ReMax Field!
• Love Waffle YEG is now open on weekends at the South Common location of Chatime (1915 98 Street), serving up Taiwanese and Hong Kong-style egg waffles.
• Alley Kat is now serving up pints in their newly-licensed lounge at the brewery.
• Gig City has a run down of the menu at the recently renovated River City Revival House (formerly Brixx).
• Vue has a feature on the food truck, KaBao.
• Villa Bistro was reviewed in the Journal last week.
• Jonny has a pair of reviews up for La Carraia and Cinnaholic.
• Crystal had a mixed experience at Cafe Linnea.
• Graham finds comfort in the “Old World” charm at Manor Cafe.
• Avenue Magazine has a round up of the best doughnuts in the city.
• Liane has the details about the new and different tours available through Edmonton Food Tours this summer.
• Sharman has 30 reasons why you should consider attending the 30th anniversary of Christmas in November later this year.
• Cultivate McCauley is offering free tours of area gardens every second Tuesday of the month from June to September: “At each stop, a gardener will present an overview of their space, insights into their gardening philosophies, and offer practical techniques, tips, and tricks that you can use in your garden spaces.”
• It’s disappointing the barriers involved in the vacant lot gardening pilot has prevented more uptake.
• The Government of Alberta passed Bill 7, which will regulate the organic products grown and sold in the province.
• Mack and I finally went to try Cinnaholic (10075 109 Street) today. Cinnzeo has always been my guilty pleasure, so I was curious to see how this vegan version would stand up. We went with a plain frosted bun and a coffee frosted bun, so they weren’t as sweet as the deluxe versions, but I just couldn’t see how it is worth $5.50. We also had intentions of eating it later, but staff had no suggestions on how one might heat up the bun at home – we probably would have been better off picking up a day-old, unfrosted bun for $1. Time will tell if they’ll garner the repeat business they’ll need to stay open.

Buns from Cinnaholic

• Al-Rashid Mosque is hosting A Taste of Ramadan on June 2, 2018 at the Boyle Street Plaza (9538 103A Ave) from 5-9pm. There will be free food and entertainment.
• The Duchess Bake Shop team was the only North American group to compete in the French version of the Great British Bake Off show. They will be hosting a viewing party on June 11, 2018.
• The Shaw Conference Centre is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year! Their annual summer patio party is scheduled for June 22, 2018. Admission is free, but food and drinks can be purchased.
• Urban Pedal Tours has launched a new “Edmonton Early Riser” tour in Old Strathcona featuring coffee, donuts, and beer. Tickets are $38.
• Linda spotted a sushi/barbecue place on 101 Avenue and 109 Street that is coming soon.
• There are now two additional dog-friendly patios in the city at Have Mercy and El Cortez.
• Vue interviewed Los Angeles-based chef Matthew Kenney on how his forthcoming plant-based venture in Edmonton, Kanu, came to be.
• Liane published a piece all about Ohana Donuterie.
• The Local Good interviewed Chef Brad Smoliak about his food philosophy and his business, Kitchen by Brad.
• Lillian highlights a hidden gem that opened back in January called Artisan Flatbread that specializes in Iranian lavash (a type of flatbread).
• Jonny is the latest to try Tsujiri.
• YEG Cravings was disappointed with the food at Nongbu.
• Vue Weekly reviews the barbecue at Meat.
• Sharman recapped the Prairie on a Plate dinner at Buco.
• I love that Uber Eats released a list of the most ordered foods in certain neighbourhoods. Most popular downtown? Pho and spring rolls.
• Get Cooking will be hosting a variety of culinary bootcamps this summer, geared towards adults, kids, and teens.
• NAIT is hosting a three-day conference this week to promote plant-based cuisine. One of the days is open for the public to attend, but is sadly sold out.
• I was so happy to hear that the bridge that had been planned for the area around Riverbend Gardens has been cancelled.
• The weather was fantastic for the first What the Truck?! of the season on Saturday. If you missed it, don’t worry – the next event takes place on July 6, 2018 at the Valley Zoo!

What the Truck?! at Capital Boulevard

• It’s been a while since our last visit to Grandin Fish and Chips, but they didn’t disappoint!

Haddock and chips from Grandin