General Food & Dining Thread

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Air Canada Enroute's Best Restaurants 2022 longlist:

Air Canada enRoute unveils nominees for 2022 Canada's Best New Restaurants list

Here's the 2022 longlist for the prestigious best new Canadian restaurants list

eatnorth.com

 

[Gronk!]

How Windermere became a restaurant hot spot

Whether it be high-profile chains like P.F. Chang's and California Pizza Kitchen or new locations for independents like Black Pearl Seafood Bar, the area south of the Anthony Henday Freeway and east of the river has become a food destination, as restaurants follow customers to the urban periphery.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[IanO]

A true gastropod.

 

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Restaurants That Are Institutions as Much as Places to Dine​

Edmonton’s Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business.

Restaurants That Are Institutions as Much as Places to Dine (Published 2022)

Edmonton’s Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business.

www.nytimes.com

 

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"Jorel’s family owned and operated Block 1912 on Whyte Avenue until 2020, where Mikayla worked as the general manager for years before moving into the bakery. “Working around coffee makes sense — it’s what we know,” said Jorel."

Fawkes Coffee and Doughnuts pop-up aims for permanence

When Jorel and Mikayla Pepin first toured the Great West Saddlery Building on 104 Street, they saw their future. They hope their pop-up coffee shop, Fawkes Coffee & Doughnuts, is just the beginning.

edmonton.taproot.news

I've had their donuts twice already, for vegan donuts they are damn good.

 

[Airboy]

Saw some guys hauling tables and Art work into a portion of the Old Revel Bistro in the Alberta Hotel today. This could be a one off pop up.

 

[Gronk!]

Restaurants That Are Institutions as Much as Places to Dine​

Edmonton’s Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business.

Restaurants That Are Institutions as Much as Places to Dine (Published 2022)

Edmonton’s Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business.

www.nytimes.com

'Really exceptional': Edmonton restaurant receives high praise from New York Times reporter

A local restaurant is basking in renewed fanfare after being featured in a national newsletter sent by the New York Times.

edmonton.ctvnews.ca

 

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Life and Times: Adriano Zenari a force in Edmonton's contemporary food scene

Dressed in his signature Armani suit jacket and New Balance running shoes, Adriano Zenari reigned over a kingdom of coffee and crostini for 40 years.

edmontonjournal.com

 

[IanO]

An incredible local story and legacy. Elisa and her husband have done an amazing thing with the new spot, but I will never forget some of my most memorable lunches sipping on a glass of red and feasting on their famous risotto in Manulife Place.

 

[Oliver_William]

Saw some guys hauling tables and Art work into a portion of the Old Revel Bistro in the Alberta Hotel today. This could be a one off pop up.

Hello. I saw a sign on the Rigoletto‘s restaurant in the YWCA building that states they are moving to the Alberta hotel.

 

[Gronk!]

Hello. I saw a sign on the Rigoletto‘s restaurant in the YWCA building that states they are moving to the Alberta hotel.

Rigoletto's has been a long time staple of downtown and will leave a hole on 100 Ave. Thus we must ensure that the incompetent landlord Gene Dub stays far away from this restaurant, otherwise it will be shuttered as per the prior tenants at the Alberta Hotel.

 

[IanO]

This has been a longtime coming (leaving its existing spot) I am told; a staple for that area for sure. I wish them all the best at the AB Hotel and here's hoping they can make a go of it. I like the fit there and hope there are enough workers and conference goers to make it work. It will compliment Continental Treat nicely as well.

As for its former space, I hope we see another food/bev backfill it in a timely manner.

 

[Airboy]

I was wondering who was moving into that spot. was watching stuff slowly get moved in. Rigolettos will have a nice spot for their jazz nights. A new Venue for PJ Perry.

 

[Avenuer]

This has been a longtime coming (leaving its existing spot) I am told; a staple for that area for sure. I wish them all the best at the AB Hotel and here's hoping they can make a go of it. I like the fit there and hope there are enough workers and conference goers to make it work. It will compliment Continental Treat nicely as well.

As for its former space, I hope we see another food/bev backfill it in a timely manner.

I wonder if Rigolettos is moving because of the atrium / entrance work being done to Claire Estates? Perhaps their CRU there is being removed completely?

 

[IanO]

Or perhaps to allow for construction, expansion and a wonderful new tenant?