The Manor Casual Bistro has been around a long time, but despite being in a very popular shopping and dining enclave just off trendy 124 st, didn’t immediately spring to mind for me when I started searching for great patios. It should have. It’s definitely one of the nicest patios in town, and especially quiet […]
Edmonton Patio Hop – Beer Revolution
Before I really stopped to think about specific places, I had it in my mind that my home neighbourhood of Oliver was full of great patios. It turns out that there’s a lot less great ones here than I first thought, but one I find myself frequenting regularly is Beer Revolution. The Experience This patio […]
Edmonton Patio Hop – Cha Island Tropical Cafe
This week’s Edmonton Patio Hop isn’t one of the most well known patios in the Old Strathcona area, but it just might be my current favourite. Everything about Cha Island is quirky – from the menu, to the Island decor and here, quirky is a good thing. It’s cool, because there is literally no other […]
YEG Burger Odyssey on Breakfast Television
If you were blessed with a Monday morning sleep-in, You probably missed my television debut. Ryan Jespersen from Breakfast Television invited me to BT to discuss the conclusion of the YEG Burger Odyssey and, because there’s no bad time for a burger, I jumped at the opportunity! For those of you that missed it – […]
Edmonton Patio Hop- Tavern 1903
The second stop on the Edmonton Patio Hop is Tavern 1903. I’ve loved Tavern 1903 for it’s food since it opened last year, but never had a chance to check out the patio until recently. It’s got some things going for it, no doubt, and should absolutely be on your list to try. The Experience […]
Edmonton Patio Hop- The Hotel MacDonald
I’m a huge lover of patios (#deckbeers, anyone?), but with Edmonton’s short season for enjoying them, none of us have time to waste on a bad one. Lucky for you, you’re reading the first in a series of posts highlighting some of Edmonton’s best patios, and what makes them great. It’s not necessarily meant […]
See You at Baconfest
If ever there was a festival tailor made for me, it’s got to be Baconfest. The inaugural festival runs on July 4th in and around the ATB Financial Arts Barn in Old Strathcona on July 4th, and combines a lot of my favourite things- bacon, comedy, music, and cocktails, into one night of glorious over-indulgence. […]
5 Questions With… Yeggies Organizer Brittney Le Blanc
Edmonton’s New Media Awards, The Yeggies, is the brainchild of local do-gooders and community boosters Adam Rozenhart and Brittney Le Blanc. The 2nd annual awards show goes this Friday, May 9th, so I figured this is a good time chat with Brittney. Did I mention that I’m a finalist for two awards myself (Best in […]
5 Questions With… Acme Meat Market
This edition of 5 Questions With… features Amanda Meyer, one half of the duo behind Edmonton’s beloved award winning butcher shop, Acme Meat Market. Now, you all know that I am a huge fan of Acme and their meaty goodness, and I’m equally a fan of Amanda and her husband Corey, the butcher. Ever […]
MEAET- Dinner With a Blindfold and a Fork
Edmonton is awash in philanthropic food events that cater to those with deep pockets, but where are the fun and interesting events for those of us who want to get involved in some way without putting some serious tread marks on our wallets? They’re few and far between. Thankfully my friend, neighbour, and all-around community […]