Gronk!
Senior Member
Cafe Nostalgic is readying to open at 10011 102 Avenue (most recently Okinawa Onigiri Cafe) according to Sharon Yeo.
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Cafe Nostalgic is readying to open at 10011 102 Avenue (most recently Okinawa Onigiri Cafe) according to Sharon Yeo.
ADob
Active Member
I've given up on that. We rarely eat out anymore and my finger of the pulse of all things food-related slipped during the pandemic and has never come back. Plus if I have to drive to go somewhere to eat, I won't (with the notable exception of Mai Mai Viet Kitchen, which is far but so worth it for their Vietnamese crepes)Goddamnit, guys, I thought I was still on my game as a YEG foodie but I’m so out of the loop
IanO
Superstar
Before responding further, may I ask as to why such a position/attitude?
Airboy
Senior Member
We are the same way. But sometime before Covid we just lost our desire to eat at the newest offering. Now when we do go out its to one of our favorite locations. Or an old tried and true place like Normands etc.Last new place we went to is Wildroot in St Albert
ADob
Active Member
It wasn't really a choice, per se, just something that happened over time. During the pandemic we started cooking more and experimenting more with what we cooked, and just got that much better at it. My husband also got inspired by the Great British Bake Off during that time and discovered a real talent for baking, so there is little reason to buy pastries, tarts, croissants, breads, since I have an in-house pastry chef. And then the pandemic turned us both into hermits. And we're getting older and are less willing to eat in a place that's blasting music or has questionable service.
I have always loved the Edmonton food scene and, having lived in quite a few places over the years, think we have a fabulous selection of restaurants. It's just that I no longer feel the drive to try out the latest and greatest. This is in no way a reflection of my attitude towards our restos. It's all internal - we just like to stay in.
As far as not really wanting to drive to eat out, well, that's a living downtown thing. I like having a walkable life.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
Anyone tried the Jimmy John's that opened?
Gronk!
Senior Member
No, because I prefer to choose local.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
https://retail-insider.com/retail-i...ontinues-to-grow-its-food-service-powerhouse/
The Jimmy John's is owned by the same people that own Guru, as well as some locations of Pita Pit, Little Caesars, Second Cup, and Marble Slab around the GEA. It's fine if you want to pass on all American-originating franchises, but you can skip the guilt trip.
MacLac
Senior Member
Hmmmmm.....I didn't think a unit has opened up yet. The first one was supposed to open last summer in S.Park but according to the latest news is that they want "10-11 units" in YEG asap.
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MacLac
Senior Member
I think you are referring to "Jersey Mike's" that opened 2 weeks ago in the Home Depot parking lot on 137th Ave. That is the store that we ALL want to visit soon! Their product and delivery of said product is 2nd to none.....and I honestly think they are on a whole new level of Sub sandwich'ery......
Jimmy John's is good......but here is the order of Subs - my opinion - but should be everyone else's opinion as well:
Jersey Mike's
Firehouse Subs
Pot Belly
Port O' Subs
Blimpie (if they are still around - haven't had one in 20 years since the one on 104th ave shut down next door to SBux)
Jimmy John's
Subway
Mr.Sub
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MacLac
Senior Member
This article is more appropriate....
O & O bringing Jimmy John's to Edmonton area
“We are set to open our very first Jimmy John’s location at Shoppes at Hillshire in Sherwood Park summer of 2025."
retail-insider.com
Gronk!
Senior Member
I'll continue to avoid American chains as long as that orange asshole is in the White House.
FWIW I stop by Second Cup at Unity Square about once a month and I'll occasionally go to Guru in ICE District.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
I actually meant to say Jersey Mikes, not Jimmy Johns. They really need to have less similar names.
The YEG Jersey Mikes is owned by Redberry, another Canadian company. Good to hear that the sandwiches are solid, although I doubt they can hold a candle to Farrow.
ADob
Active Member
Mmmm....Farrow....before trying them I said, meh, a sammich is a sammich, but, nope. Their stuff is sooo good!
Greenspace
Senior Member
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