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Rosso Pizzeria in Edmonton – Restaurant Review
Until six months ago, Rosso Pizzeria was home to da capo's, an Italian coffee shop with a bit of an identity crisis. The three-part signage displayed the words "gelato biscotti caffè" on one awning, "birra vino martini" on the middle awning, and "Italian artisan...
State & Main in Edmonton – Restaurant Review
State & Main opened in the southwest corner of Southgate Shopping Centre at the beginning of September. At first glance I was intrigued by the curiously cool name, dark-chic interior and the fact that it must have some financial heft behind it based on the real...
Cactus Club (Jasper Avenue) in Edmonton – Review
Jasper Avenue became home to a heavy hitter recently. The British Columbia based Cactus Club opened its doors right across from the old General Hospital at 111 Street. This is the 25th Cactus Club in a chain founded by Richard Jaffray and guided by Executive Chef Rob...
Memphis Blues BBQ in Edmonton – Restaurant Review
Edmonton is having a barbecue bonanza. In less than two years, five barbecue joints have lit up the local food scene: Smokehouse BBQ, Sloppy Hoggs Roed Hus, Bubba's; less notably, That BBQ Place in Sherwood Park, and now Memphis Blues. Bubba's literally lit up the...
Tavern 1903 Restaurant Review – Come for the Whisky, Stay for the Tacos
Hardware Grill owners Larry and Melinda Stewart opened the doors to Tavern 1903 a few weeks ago. Judging by the crowds, I’d say they’re off to a good start. They have the resto-cred and the building (the restored Alberta Hotel) to make this one of the more popular...
Cafe Bicyclette Restaurant Review – Just Say “Oui”
I had lunch in Paris last week - at least it felt like Paris. Actually, I was dining al fresco, or manger à l'extérieur, to be precise, at the new Café Bicyclette in Edmonton's La Cité Francophone. Surrounded by French conversation and the heady aroma of fresh-baked...
Dishing Up the Dirt – Plow & Harvest Review
Update: On October 22, less than three months after opening, Plow & Harvest abruptly closed its doors. Their concept hit the dirt and the tractor went off the rails. Below is my initial blogpost and review from September 13, 2013: The local food movement....
The Path to Real Food – Rge Rd Review
Three years ago I overheard someone at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market welcoming a friend back to Edmonton, asking him how he enjoyed France. As I stood in front of the Peas on Earth kiosk, the conversation turned to something of particular interest to me. It...
Belgravia Hub – A Neighbourhood Sweet Spot
Cozy, intimate and classy are words that come to mind when describing the interior of a new restaurant in Edmonton's university area. The Belgravia Hub opened mid-May in the space previously occupied by Belgravia Books and Treasures. The restaurant is owned by NAIT...