Cafe Linnea, already known as a top spot in Edmonton for brunch, is set to expand its hours and offerings into the evenings. According to co-owner Garner Beggs, the new hours aren’t set in stone as of yet, but the intention is, to extend service to 10 pm on Thursdays and Mondays, and possibly even […]
Acme Meats Moving to New Ritchie Market
Saturday, March 11th will be your last chance to visit Acme Meat Market in their location of over 30 years (9531 76 ave) before they move across the street into the brand spanking new Ritchie Market. Acme has to be one of Edmonton’s longest running businesses, opening the doors for the first time in 1921, […]
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 […]
Former Japanese Village Owner to Open Ramen Shop
We’ve all been to his restaurants before, be it the decades-long success story that is Japanese Village or his quick-serve rice bowl spot Banzai, but he’s always been more of a behind the scenes guy. For Tatsuo Asai, that is about to change as he prepares to open a new project that’s very […]
Art of Cake Opening in Oliver
The Brewery District has seen a steady trickle of store openings in the last 6 months, and the area is set to get another big boost- and this one’s pretty sweet. The Art of Cake has left the City Centre Mall after a successful 3.5-year run and is opening soon in a bright new space […]
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 […]
Chicken on the Way Returning to Edmonton
Many Edmontontonians will remember beloved fried chicken restaurant Chicken on the Way, and you’ll get to relive fond memories for real when the now Calgary-based franchise re-opens in Edmonton. Plenty of you probably remember what may be Edmonton’s 3rd most famous phone number (after The Lydo and Pizza 73), but sadly the catchy 472-2222 from […]
Eating Independant in Fort McMurray
Having had the opportunity to spend a week in Fort McMurray in the fall, I was happy to see most of the neighbourhoods busy rebuilding after being devastated by the summer wildfire. Though many people outside Fort McMurray know little more about the city than it’s connection to the oil sands to the north, there’s […]
Community Table Project: Chanukah Latkes
The Community Table Project is about sharing signature recipes from everyday folks, and creating a sense of community around food. If you make a signature dish you think is great, send me an email at baconhound@gmail.com and let’s talk! Potato latkes are a traditional Jewish dish, but you don’t have to be of any particular faith […]
Taste Testing Tourtiere – Your Holiday Guide
Tourtiere is a deeply personal thing for those who grew up eating it, Everyone seems to have their own idea of how the dough should be, what protein or proteins should be in the filling, and what combination of spices to use. If you ask Rideau Hall’s Executive Chef Louis Charest, and I did. a […]