After recieving notification recently from Aramark that their lease at the U of A would not be renewed, it seems the uproar from devoted fans of the Filipino eatery has not fallen on deaf ears. Filistix will indeed still need to vacate their space in C.A.B. (last day will be Aug. 10), but have now […]
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WIAW – Podcast #4: The Downtown Diner in Fort Saskatchewan
This episode of Where I Ate Wednesday sees Karlynn and I having what basically amounts to a love in for the Downtown Diner. It’s easily my favourite place for homey comfort food around the Edmonton area, and never fails to impress. Check out a few pictures at the end of the post. Enjoy! Listen here: […]
YEG Burger Odyssey #13- Downtown Diner vs Rockin’ Robyn’s
If the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives has taught us anything- other than annoying catchphrases and wearing sunglasses on the back of your head can make you famous- it’s that North Americans have an enduring love for comforting classics done well. Especially if that food is served up in a family run diner full […]
Downtown Dining Week
The culinary world seems full to the brim nowadays with $75, &100, and even $125 per person special events or dinners. That’s why I like events like Downtown Dining Week 2013, which begins on Friday, March 15 and runs for 10 days, ending on the 24th. 30 downtown restaurants are enticing you to give them a […]
A Selection of Edmonton’s Finest Patios
Wondering where some of Edmonton’s finest patios are for sipping a cold beverage in the summer? Recently I was a guest on CBC’s Edmonton AM discussing that very topic. I chatted with host Mark Connolly about a few of my favourites, but of course in a mere 6 minutes we can’t cover all the great […]
Edmonton’s Best Spots for Homestyle Soup
Soup weather is upon us, and it’s one of the few reasons I actually look forward to the cooler weather. Few things are as satisfying as a delicious hot soup for lunch on a cold and blustery day, but finding a really great bowl isn’t always easy to do without a hot tip from a […]
Discover Prince George
This post was sponsored by Tourism Prince George and Central Mountain Air. Thanks to both for a fantastic trip that allows me to discover and share new places to love. Sometimes all it takes for me to consider travelling somewhere is the availability of direct flights. Central Mountain Air recently began offering direct […]
Deep Fried Pizza’s Debut in Edmonton
Finding something new when it comes to pizza is pretty hard to do, but Vaticano Cucina is making something, if not exactly new, at least new to us here in Edmonton – the Montanara pizza. Most of you are probably thinking, “What the heck is Montanara?” That is a fair question. In some circles (mostly […]
Hanoi- Style Fried Chicken in St Albert
Edmonton has gone fried chicken crazy in the last year, and St. Albert is about to get in on the fun, thanks to Tu Le, owner of 2 of that city’s most popular eateries: Jack’s Burger Shack, and Cerdo Tacos. ONG Fried Chicken is now open and is set to share a completely different take on fried […]
Food Truck Little Village Opens Storefront
Theo Psalios of Little Village makes some damn fine food, but until now, getting some of the chef’s delicious family recipe Greek food was limited to food truck season. This is now a problem of the past, as Psalios has opened the doors to his brand new storefront at 14816 Stony Plain road, where you […]