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 – […]
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Top 5 Edmonton Burgers From the YEG Burger Odyssey
Well the time has come (actually it’s long overdue) to assemble a list of my “Top 5” burgers from the YEG Burger Odyssey. The burgers in my top 5 all have one thing in common- They are all burgers I’d drive across town specifically to have. I debated trying to pick an overall #1 Edmonton […]
YEG Burger Odyssey #15- Select vs Cha Island Tea
This episode of the YEG Burger Odyssey features 2 more burgers recommended by you, the readers. Neither Select, or Cha Island Tea were on my radar screen until the suggestions, proving again that soliciting suggestions from all of you is a worthwhile endeavour. Select- 10018- 106st Select, formerly Cafe Select, is located on a quieter […]
Yeg Burger Odyssey #9- On The Rocks vs Kelly’s Pub
Edmonton’s best burger, at least according to me, has not been an easy thing to find. Luckily Avenue Magazine recently voted on it’s Top 3 burgers in Edmonton, so this week I’m putting their second place finisher, Kelly’s Pub, up against another downtown area pub, On The Rocks. For the record, their top pick was […]
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 […]
Yeg Burger Odyssey #8- The Hat vs Soda Jerks
We’re up to Episode #8 in the search for Edmonton’s best burger, which means this will be burger number 15 and 16 for me. I get asked all the time, “Are you getting sick of burgers yet?”, and frankly today the answer might be “yes”, and tomorrow it might “no”. I guess the real answer […]
Yeg Burger Odyssey #7- The Burg vs Daravara
The 7th edition of the Yeg Burger Odyssey features a burger-centric restaurant that Avenue Magazine recently voted as Edmonton’s Best Burger, and a brand new restaurant that could very well make that list next year. The Burg- 10190 104 st. The Burg has been a bit of a lightning rod since opening it’s doors last […]
YEG Burger Odyssey #6- The Common vs Earls
Two Oliver area restaurants; one independent and one chain, go head to head in this week’s search for Edmonton’s best burger. Let’s see how they did, shall we? The Common- 9910- 109 st The Common has some friggin legendary Chicken and Waffles; the best in town if you ask me, so I felt pretty […]
YEG Burger Odyssey #3- Hathaways Diner vs Jack’s Burger Shack
This weeks YEG Burger Odyssey takes me to a couple small, independent restaurants doing burgers without using terms like “gourmet”, or “artisan”. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about good, old-fashioned, diner-type burgers this week! Un-fancy, un-pretentious, and hopefully un-crappy. After last week’s debacle, some simple and homemade burgers was just what the Doctor ordered. Hathaways Diner- 13225 […]
Yeg Burger Odyssey #1- Blue Plate Diner and Cactus Club
Finding the best burgers the City of Edmonton has to offer is not a task for the faint of heart, though your heart may be considerably more faint when you’re done. My YEG Burger Odyssey begins with this post, and will run until i’m sick to death of burgers or I’ve tried every noteworthy burger […]