by Twyla Campbell | Jan 30, 2018 | Restaurant Review
There are several factors working against Chix Shack that will prevent many people from experiencing the wonderful food coming out of this quirky little spot on 109 Street—the first being the location. The little Thai eatery is the second restaurant by the same people...
by Twyla Campbell | Jan 21, 2018 | Restaurant Review
Lindsay Porter has gone back to her British roots by opening London Local, a modern bistro serving olde tyme favourites like bangers and mash, blood pudding, Welsh rarebit, fish and chips, and other hearty pub staples. The space (previously Cured) has been...
by Twyla Campbell | Dec 29, 2017 | Food
Phil Wilson (Baconhound), Edmonton AM host Adrienne Pan, and I offered up our picks for 12 food categories: Best Restaurant, Best Vegetarian, Most Creative, What/Who to Watch, Best Brunch, etc. We debated over the 12 categories. What category should make the cut? Is...
by Twyla Campbell | Dec 11, 2017 | Restaurant Review
They opened the beginning of November joining Edmonton’s burgeoning craft brew scene. They’ve got the right idea (I mean, it’s pizza and beer, come on…), but what the heck is going on in that kitchen? Or, in those tanks? You can listen to my...
by Twyla Campbell | Dec 11, 2017 | Restaurant Review
Ben Staley is pulling out all the stops (and buzzwords) in his latest venture, Alder Room. Four nights of the week, Alder Room serves between 15 and 20 courses in a tasting menu affair. The night we went, 17 courses were offered. FYI: the cost at present is $160 plus...