City Market Report: Week 6

It was another overcast day at the City Market on Saturday. Thankfully, the rain wasn’t coming down in sheets quite like last week, so for the most part, it was still a pleasant visit.

Almost dry again

We were tuckered out from What the Truck?! the night prior, so gave ourselves the morning to sleep in. By the time we made it to the market that afternoon, most of the prime produce had already been snapped up!

Beets from Riverbend Gardens

Cherries from Steve & Dan’s

We came across a new vendor, though perhaps not a new company to those who have investigated home grocery delivery services. The Organic Box, a business similar to Eat Local First, but with a focus on organic produce, was at the market selling fruit. Most of what they had wouldn’t be considered local (strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon from California, though they also had BC apples), but they were all clearly marked. We picked up some strawberries – The Organic Box will tide us over until the BC and Alberta strawberries start coming in!

The Organic Box

We also noticed for the first time (although they’ve been at the market for a few weeks) a vendor selling cake pops! Though I think these bite-sized treats became mainstream when Starbucks started selling them, it’s nice to see some local entrepreneurs trying to capitalize on the trend as well!

Adorable cake pops

To help promote the Feats Festival of Dance, which had started two days prior and runs until July 1, 2011, the main market square hosted different dance demonstrations throughout the day. From above, we caught a sampling, including salsa and belly dancing!

Salsa

Belly dancing (with audience participation!)

It’s also great to catch those seemingly spontaneous moments at the market – like a wedding party using the market as a photographic backdrop. It turned out the bride was a cousin of Bamir’s – hence the Eva Sweet love!

Who doesn’t love waffle trucks?

I really hope the rain lets up next Saturday – it’s the long weekend, after all. See you at the market!

Night and Day: Five Guys

Looking back, one of my most vivid food memories from our visit to Washington two years ago was a late night dinner at Five Guys. On the plane ride to DC, we had overhead pilots discussing what they would be eating after they landed – Five Guys was their food of choice.

That first night, we wandered over to Georgetown, a bit disoriented, but eager to explore the neighbourhood, and finally came upon Five Guys. It was dimly lit, and truth be told, a bit of a dive, with peanut shells littering the floor in a restaurant showing signs of wear and tear – but the welcome we received was second to none. If the staff didn’t enjoy their jobs, they did an excellent job of hiding it, with orders being taken and hollered out, reminiscent of Fatburger, doling out efficient yet friendly service. Signs proudly labelled the origin of the day’s potatoes (Idaho), while open boxes of peanuts were strewn throughout the dining area, a thumb against the movement of nut-free zones. While the burgers were good (not great), our meal was forever coloured by the reception we received – and the environment it was consumed in. So when we visited the first Five Guys location in the Edmonton area at the end of May, it’s no surprise that Mack and I would be drawing comparisons to our DC experience.

Unlike the Georgetown location, tucked in a thoroughly walkable neighbourhood resplendent with historic walk-ups and charming boutiques, the Sherwood Park Five Guys was almost the opposite, situated in a sea of box stores and strip malls along Fir Street.

Interior

The contrast didn’t end there. Where the DC Five Guys was comfortably worn around the edges, this Five Guys was understandably new and squeaky clean (I did appreciate the open kitchen though – there’s nothing more reassuring than having the option of seeing your food prepared in front of you). Sacks of potato bags and boxes of peanut oil were used as a divider of sorts at the order counter, adding a bit of fun to the otherwise standard quick-serve décor. I also liked the bulletin boards where customers were invited to draw a message about their love of Five Guys.

Open kitchen

Bulletin love

Mack doesn’t appreciate peanut oil

The boxes of peanuts that Five Guys is so known for was relegated to the tops of the trash bins. We made sure to have a nutty appetizer.

Bulk peanuts served in open containers

Mack + peanuts?

My parents appreciated the extensive toppings menu offered by Five Guys, all at no extra cost. It’s a value add that aligns Five Guys with places like Rodeo Burger and Fulton Market).

I don’t know what happened though, as neither Mack, my parents, or myself read the fine print on the menu, and all ended up ordering regular burgers. A regular at Five Guys includes not one, but two beef patties (note to self: order the “little” next time). Needless to say, there was no need for the two large fries we also ordered.

My burger

The burgers were pretty good – thin patties, soft bread, and packed with our chosen fixings, they were satisfying, if not overkill because of our blind ordering. As a whole, compared with Rodeo Burger and Fulton Market, I have to say I enjoyed the Five Guys burger more.

Mack’s burger

The fries, however, were far from crispy. Fried in peanut oil, Mack wasn’t certain he should be indulging in the fries, but the rest of us were a) too overwhelmed by our double burgers and b) not enjoying the limp fries. The Cajun seasoning may have helped with the flavour, but not with the texture (we couldn’t recall whether or not the fries in DC had been made using peanut oil).

Fries

This location of Five Guys is too far out of the way for us to visit on a regular basis, but if we were looking for a quick bite to eat, we’d consider coming back.

Five Guys
993 Fir Road, Sherwood Park
(780) 416-7710

Food Notes for June 20, 2011

I finally broke and traded up for a smart phone. I’m not sure it will mean I will necessarily be tweeting more, but it will definitely be useful for communicating with my family (hurrah for Facetime)! On to this week’s food notes:

“Taste” events abound this summer! First up, Sturgeon County is planning to showcase their Sturgeon County Bounty on July 1, 2011 at the Edmonton Garrison. The menu includes alpaca burgers, beef sliders, a beet stacker with goat cheese and dill, and saskatoon-rhubarb pie.
The burgeoning Alberta Avenue community has also organized a Taste 118 event, to showcase the restaurants on the Ave on July 9, 2011 (one has to think perhaps Todd Babiak’s article pushed MP Peter Goldring into action, as he is listed on the flyer as a “Taste 118 supporter”).
The Al Fresco fundraiser for E4C at Hardware Grill, originally scheduled for June 21, 2011, has been postponed.
Taste of Ukraine will be moving closer to the core: their new digs will be in the Icon II, 10152 – 104 Street.
Valerie wrote a great post about why gardens are so critical to schools.
Thumbs down for Vancouver: superstar chef Daniel Boulud regrets even trying to succeed in the Vancouver market.
Grub Street featured a piece on shutterbugs in restaurants – and the growing movement against allowing cameras in dining rooms.
The Wall Street Journal had a piece on the fact that for some food trucks, a significant amount of revenue is generated not from street sales, but from private catering events. It’s not hard to imagine the same might be true for Edmonton’s food trucks one day.
Move over, deep-fried Coke: the new darling of the county fair scene is deep-fried Kool-Aid!
This isn’t new, but if you need a laugh, take a look at a recipe for boiled water (yes, you read that right) on Serious Eats.
Mack snapped a picture of a forthcoming Good Earth Cafe on the main level of Scotia Place.

Good Earth Cafe

Sushi is coming to Bourbon Street at West Edmonton Mall – look for Oranj in “summer 2011”.

Oranj Sushi Bar

There’s also lots happening on Whyte Avenue – City Donair opened up in the former Megatunes (10355 Whyte Avenue). They’ve really opened up the interior; it looks great!

City Donair

The Whyte Avenue branch of V Sandwiches I wrote about last week will be housed in the old Friend’s Nest Eatery space.

V Sandwiches

And look out for Tutti Frutti on Whyte as well – it’s an international chain that’s looking to expand to over 100 locations!

Tutti Frutti

At Africa Connect, Jill and I had Mas Pasta at the EXPO Centre for lunch. The portion size was generous (for $9.25), but the cream sauce I had wasn’t that flavourful (and much too thin). It wasn’t seasoned at all, however, leaving the salt control up to the diner.

Mas Pasta

I also attended a coworker’s baby shower on Saturday. The organizers did a great job with the decorations (everything pink!), including this beautiful cake.

For Baby Victoria

City Market: Week 5 (plus Africa Connect!)

Oh, it was a miserable day at the City Market on Saturday. The rain was spiteful, coming down hard that morning.

Rain, rain go away

Jill had joined me, and probably regretted doing so when it became clear a poncho, wellies and waterproof shopping bags would be necessary. Still, she kept me in good spirits – the market is always better with friends!

Jill tries a dolmade at Theo’s Greek Kouzina

We came across a new vendor on Saturday – Jen’s Organic Garden is a family-run booth, selling produce grown in the garden of a regular city lot. Between this vendor and Little Shoots Neighbourhood Farm, I have to wonder if the trend of basing a viable business in one’s home has finally hit Edmonton?

Jen’s Organic Garden

We heard that the final numbers of the day were around 4,500 (compared with the usual 12,000 that visit the market). There’s no question those that made it down had their pick of a great selection of products though!

Spring onions from Kuhlmann’s

Parsnips from Kuhlmann’s

Radishes from Greens, Eggs and Ham

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the rain lets up next week!

After dropping off our groceries, Jill and I headed to Africa Connect, a one-time event the City of Edmonton organized to celebrate African cultures, and to encourage learning exchanges.

Art

There were over 100 exhibitors, including non-profit organizations, City departments, and market vendors (some were more decidedly out of place than others – like Tupperware). Jill and I wished African cuisine could have been on the menu, but the EXPO Centre doesn’t allow external food to be served on the premises.

Marketplace

These gorillas made me laugh

The Hall was definitely spirited, and those who were in the crowds seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Romeo & Group Hip Hop performs

An article in today’s Journal pegged the overall attendance to be 3,000 – double what the City expected. Given the resources dedicated to the event, it’s a shame that more people didn’t attend!

Next weekend will be an equally busy one in the city – make sure to check out ShareEdmonton for a list of events if you’re interested!

The Cooking Chronicles: Variations on Poutine

I’ve written many times about our love for poutine – what’s not to love about fries topped with cheese curds and gravy? This love pushed me to create some variations on poutine – based on dishes that we’ve enjoyed while dining out.

Asparagus Bacon Breakfast Poutine

Wake Bistro’s breakfast poutine was an excellent way of integrating poutine with a dish fit for brunch, substituting hollandaise for gravy, and skillet potatoes for fries. I decided to cross that idea with an asparagus bacon hash, to create an asparagus bacon breakfast poutine for supper.

I cooked up some Irvings bacon, then in the bacon fat, browned baby potatoes from Kuhlmann’s, then added some diced onion. Edgar Farms asparagus was the last vegetable to go in, cooked only for a few minutes. This mixture was transferred into bowls, topped with Cheese Factory cheese curds, our favourite yogurt-based hollandaise recipe (made with Bles Wold yogurt), and a poached Greens, Eggs and Ham duck egg.

Asparagus bacon breakfast poutine

No question, it was a pretty rich dish, so the addition of asparagus helped brighten each bite. Mack thoroughly enjoyed it, but you would be hard pressed to find a meal featuring bacon, cheese and eggs that Mack doesn’t like!

Poutine Sandwiches

A sandwich I still think warmly of is the chip butty from Free Press Bistro, featuring fries and melted cheese sandwiched between pressed ciabatta. My only suggestion was for them to serve it with a side of gravy instead of an aioli, making for the perfect poutine sandwich. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Free Press Bistro, but I was inspired to make our own poutine sandwich tonight.

In the process of making this dish, we made two recipes that I can see becoming staples in our kitchen. First, Ina Garten’s recipe for homemade gravy worked amazingly well, and was incredibly flavourful given I did not have any meat drippings to incorporate. It also had a wobbly sort of consistency, ideal as a sandwich spread. Second, an adapted Cook’s Illustrated recipe for baked fries was without question the easiest and most successful we’ve tried for fries (we didn’t add garlic or cayenne because we wanted a neutral flavour), with the potatoes turning out wonderfully crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside.

We assembled the sandwiches using our remaining Cheese Factory cheese curds and butter buns from Bee Bell Bakery, then toasted them on the stove for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Assembling the sandwiches

Oh, this is not for the faint of heart. Nor should we have made the serving size two sandwiches each.

Poutine sandwiches

The butter buns were the wrong type of bread to use; something closer to the Free Press’ ciabatta would have been better, but other than that, the poutine sandwich tasted exactly how I imagined it would: salty and squeaky. Mack declared them “money”, then promptly fell into a food coma.

They’re something we’d consider making again, but very sparingly. I think our hearts will thank us!

Birthday Brunch: Bistro La Persaud

May had told me that she had a good brunch experience at Bistro La Persaud, so I thought it might be a nice place to take Grandma Male for her birthday. The restaurant has garnered quite the reputation in the blogosphere for dinner, but I hadn’t read much about its brunch offerings. Still, based on its standing alone, I was quite certain we’d be in for a quality meal.

Bistro La Persaud patio

I had made a reservation for our party of three, but it wasn’t necessary. Though it took us a few wrong turns to finally make it to the restaurant (the signage wasn’t clear that the eatery was, in fact, at the bottom of the stairs), we found ourselves in a dining room with two other parties.

The space, modern in shades of steel and red, looked great at first glance. The artwork (including a stunning painting of the Edmonton skyline alight with colour by Con Boland) were also great choices. But after a while, both Mack and I felt that there was something faintly institutional about the room. We were only able to articulate it later that day – it was the fluorescent lights, likely a carry over from the campus design. Though it didn’t impact our experience (because of the flood of natural light from the open patio), it did make us wonder about the setting for evening meals.

The menu items have a familiar brunch air to them, but with a refinement that we weren’t used to. For example, instead of a diner-style French toast, meant to be slathered in butter and drenched in syrup, the La Persaud version is served with foie gras morsels and cherry verjus compote. Grandma Male and Mack both opted for the eggs benedict ($15), while I was swayed by the eggs ravioli ($16), something I’d never seen on any menu before.

Included in our meal were warm(!) croissants and corn muffins served with red pepper jelly and a lovely jam, along with an adorable pot of fruits in a light syrup. It felt like a little gift!

Warm croissants and cornbread

Fruit

Our food arrived in good time, but we wished our server had been a little more consistent with the coffee refills. Mack wasn’t sure how he would eat his towering stack of egg and bread, but after cutting into it, he realized the bread was softer than it first appeared. The eggs were soft poached, as promised, and he loved the lavender hollandaise as well. He didn’t care for the salmon mousse, though.

Eggs benedict

My eggs ravioli were as elegant as I expected, garnished with microgreens (is it just me, or have microgreens come back in a fierce way?). The truffle & brown butter sauce was delicious, soaked into the morels underneath the ravioli. I was hoping the ravioli yolk would be a little less cooked (they were medium and not soft poached), but as a whole, I enjoyed the dish.

Eggs ravioli

At the end of our meal, we were given another small treat – chocolate truffles!

A sweet ending

In all, our meal at Bistro La Persaud was pleasant. Based on this experience, I’d definitely be back for dinner.

Bistro La Persaud
11821 145 Street
(780) 455-1888
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30am-3pm; Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-close; Brunch: Sunday 11am-3pm

The 2011 4th Street Promenade Al Fresco Block Party

We’ve been looking forward to Al Fresco for a while now – I love a good block party, and all the better when it’s in our neighbourhood! It was great to see the street closed down to allow only pedestrian traffic, too – between the extended restaurant patios, the fashion runway, and the stage, it definitely put the street to good use!

An overhead shot of Blue Plate Diner’s patio

Crowds galore

Of course, I was particularly excited for the event’s new food program. Discussed as “what the Taste of Edmonton should be”, the block party would be highlighting “high end street food” from downtown and neighbouring restaurants, including MRKT, Elm Cafe, Pampa, Sabor Divino.and newcomer Tres Carnales Taqueria. Corso 32 dropped out last minute, and had been replaced by the always eager Eva Sweet. Pinocchio was also on hand, adding ice cream to the roster of items available.

Nate pretends to be fazed by the hungry hoards

Mack and I met up with Jane and Yi-Li at around 6:30, and at that time, the lines were already rampant! It was clear that food was the main attraction for many, with certain stalls barely able to keep up.

Line-ups

The organizers had opted for the Taste of Edmonton-esque ticket format instead of cash (which was likely good on the two fronts of fundraising and ease of use). At $1 per ticket, food items ranged from three to ten tickets each.

Ninja meat cleavers!

Our waffle appetizer kept us afloat while we waited in line for Tres Carnales, which had a crowd second only to Pampa. We ordered both the tacos and the corn on the cob, while Jane and Yi-Li opted only for the carnitas.

Jane and Yi-Li are Tres Carnales poster children!

The pork was well seasoned, and packed a worthy punch of heat. We all agreed that the flour tortillas underneath weren’t our favourite though – Yi-Li commented that between the two tortillas, the flavour of the meat was lost.

Tacos

The corn, though, was the surprise for me. I’m not usually a fan of mayo, and am definitely not on the fries and mayo boat, but for whatever reason, I loved the combination of corn, mayo and spices. Maybe it was the music, or the atmosphere, but I’d definitely order it again.

Grilled corn

Much can be forgiven because this was the first execution of Al Fresco’s street food program, but some improvements for next year would include a small handbill of menu options available, and larger menu displays at each of the food stands. A better layout, keeping in mind the possibility of long lines, should also be looked at (though I know a lack of power on certain sections of the street hampered the organizers this year).

Music played well into the night

It should also be noted that Al Fresco was again a successful fundraiser for the E4C School Lunch Program, though final numbers haven’t yet been announced. Congrats to the organizers for another great event – I’m already looking forward to next year!

Want more on Al Fresco? Courtenay, Chris, Liv, Sarah and Raffaella all wrote about it too!

Food Notes for June 13, 2011

One of the best things about announcing What the Truck?! is being contacted by other local food trucks that we didn’t even know existed! Molly’s Eats can be found at the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market (and the St. Albert Market this week), and offers a little taste of the world, with empanadas, green onion cakes, and four varieties of soft tacos: bulgolgi beef with red cabbage slaw, seasoned chicken with chimichurri, sweet and sour chicken with fried rice, and pulled pork with escabeche. Nomad Kitchen, run by two NAIT grads, will be serving up BBQ, with menu items like root beer and venison sausage, smoked pulled pork, and smoked tofu. Drift Food Truck is another, which will be up and running in about a month.
It was great to read this article about how eating at a food truck in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a political act (thanks, Isabelle for the link!).
And via Eat Street, a fun piece on rejected food truck names: Veal on Wheels anyone?
The St. Albert Farmers’ Market starts this Saturday, June 18, 2011.
EDIT: the Canadian Culinary Federation is hosting their 5th annual Lobsterfest this Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the Shaw Conference Centre. Expect lobster with all the fixings, East Coast mood music, a funny money casino and prizes, all for $50.
Move over, Twisted Yogurt! Another self-serve frozen yogurt chain is moving into town, Menchie’s.
V Sandwiches will be opening up a second location on Whyte!
Liane posted about a second location of Chianti’s at 13712 40th Street.
Sure, you may have been to a wine dinner, but have you been to a coffee dinner? Transcend is working with Corso 32 to pair foods with coffee! The dinner has been delayed due to visa difficulties, but not to despair – they’re working on it!
Is there an “Eataly effect”? Some Little Italy merchants seem to think so.
I joined Annie for an indulgent evening out at the Sutton Place Hotel for their Chocoholic Buffet. Unlike last time, we were nearly the first to touch the spread, which was a nice treat. The crepes were enjoyable, but the simple chocolate-dipped strawberries turned out to be my favourite. Service though, was again unfortunately low-key.

Chocoholic spread

Mack and I had a meeting at Caffe Sorrentino for lunch today, chosen mostly for its location. The cheese tortellini looked appetizing, but ended up being overcooked, with the sauce being overly sweet. Although it was served up really fast, it reminded me of the Italian food served up in shopping centres. Mack’s sandwich was a little better, thankfully, but was a bit pricey ($8.25).

Cheese tortellini (not sure why they gave out disposable cups for dining in, too)

Panini

Mack and I had my parents and Felicia over for dinner on Sunday to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. He had requested salmon, so we picked up a nice spring salmon filet from Ocean Odyssey, accompanied by roasted Gull Valley Greenhouse tomatoes, and a MoNa mushroom and Sundog Organics pea tendrils salad.

Happy birthday, Dad!

City Market Report: Week 4

It was another busy Saturday in Edmonton! It’s great when there are so many options that you’re forced to choose – it just felt so alive in the city yesterday.

104 Street before the storm

Though I know the City Market isn’t the only ongoing event in the core, it often feels to me like the farmers’ market is the constant, the backbone of downtown. It definitely bolsters the success of other complementary events, like the Downtown Edmonton Community League pancake breakfast, and the Al Fresco Block Party.

Speaking of the pancake breakfast, one of my first orders of business with DECL was to help out with the fundraiser on Saturday morning. All of the food had been donated by Sobeys, so all proceeds collected would be going towards the E4C School Lunch Program.

Real “street” food

6:30 was an early wake up call, I’m not going to lie. But I’ve never been up early enough to see the street before the vendors started setting up, so it was neat to be there before the crescendo of energy. It also meant we were able to get things set up before the rush hit, with shoppers fuelling up before perusing the market.

Patrick makes the first pancakes of the 2011 breakfast!

I wasn’t able to finish up my shift because I had to pop into work for a few hours, but I had great fun while I was there! Most patrons donated more than the requested $2 when they found out proceeds would be supporting children’s nutrition. I would imagine the same generosity would be present at the Al Fresco events.

Our line cooks Alison, Patrick and Scott hard at work

After work, I was able to do my shopping. It was absolutely hopping at the market!

Busy market

Similar to last week, there were lots of green to be seen in market stalls!

Salad onions from Sundog Organics

Spinach from Riverbend Gardens

Mixed Heritage Greens from Greens, Eggs and Ham

As the Pride Parade would be travelling down 102 Avenue, some of the vendors had to be relocated. Because the Melcor parking lot between the Great West Saddlery and Armstrong Block had to be vacated for the Al Fresco festivities anyway, some vendors were able to set up shop in the lot.

An almost craft fair

Although there were a few food-related vendors in this space, most of the merchants were selling arts, craft and clothing. It’s unfortunate the Melcor parking lot couldn’t be vacant on other Saturdays; while there are more crafters than the space could hold, it lent an alternative feel to the shopping experience a (and reminded me of how the largest market in San Francisco operates, with crafters grouped together across the street from the Ferry Building).

In the shadow of two buildings

The Al Fresco wine and spirits tasting tent had also just opened up for the day.

Outdoor tasting

At noon though, all eyes were on 102 Avenue, the route of the Pride Parade.

It was fantastic to be a part of, even just from the sidelines. The colours, the sounds, the dancing…the sheer joy of parade participants was infectious.

A wedding float

Balloons!

Dancing!

Councillor Ben Henderson

Cowboys representing the Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association

Even puppies got into the spirit!

I ended my afternoon with a pulled pork Filibun from Filistix. It hit the spot – the tender, braised meat, with a hit of freshness from the cucumber and pineapple salsa.

Pulled pork Filibun

We were planning on checking out the Al Fresco street food later in the day, but I needed a bit of a breather first. More to come!

Introducing…What the Truck?!

I love travelling for many reasons – the escape, the exposure, the experiences. But sometimes, what we encounter can become the inspiration for events back home.

While we were in San Francisco in the fall, Mack and I stumbled upon Off the Grid, a happening gathering of food trucks at Fort Mason. It really felt like fate had brought us to that festival – not only was it the very first incarnation of that event, but the sole reason we were even in the neighbourhood was because our bus had unexpectedly terminated at that particular pier.

Food truck haven

The energy at Off the Grid was fantastic – people were so excited about the food! It was such a great alternative to a sit-down meal, being able to sample different cuisines from two dozen trucks while basking in the late evening sun.

The draw of food trucks

Although the food truck culture is inherent in San Francisco, Mack and I started to think – why couldn’t such an event happen in Edmonton? Our city has a burgeoning food truck scene, so a version of Off the Grid wasn’t out of the question.

After several weeks of planning, we’re happy to finally announce the details of What the Truck?! Edmonton’s food truck extravaganza!

What: What the Truck?!
When: Friday, June 24, 2011, 4-8pm
Where: Beaver Hills House Park, 105 Street & Jasper Avenue

We are thrilled that 7 vendors have agreed to support our event, offering a wide range of savoury and sweet options. Carnival Cravings, Eva Sweet, Fat Franks, Filistix, the Fork and Spoon Brigade, Funky Pickle and The Lingnan will be on hand that night.

I should also mention that Urban Monks DJ’s Marc Carnes and Thomas Scott will be spinning for us, helping us set the tone for the evening.

If you’re planning on attending, please RSVP on our Facebook page – it’ll give us an idea of how many people to expect. Our hope is that this can be an ongoing event, but of course, it will depend on how this first occasion goes.

We hope to see you out at What the Truck?!

Gabe Wong deserves special mention for the logo he designed. We think he captured our whimsical sentiment perfectly!

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