2018: Edmonton’s Year in Food

2018: Edmonton’s Year in Food

Plant-based offerings were the hands-down winner for 2018 which was a surprise to many of us here in the capital city of Alberta. Potatoes from Kanu Café It was also a good year for smaller restaurants serving Asian foods: Kanto with Filipino food, Tang Bistro with...
The Evolution of the Edmonton Restaurant Scene

The Evolution of the Edmonton Restaurant Scene

As part of the CBC series, Edmonton: The New Capital, I got to talk about how the restaurant and food scene has changed over the years. I could’ve talked for an hour and written an article three times as long. This city has come a long way in the past 10, 15...
CBC Edmonton’s Best Restaurant List 2017

CBC Edmonton’s Best Restaurant List 2017

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...
Bottega 104 – Restaurant Review

Bottega 104 – Restaurant Review

This is the latest venture for the Crudo family—they of Cafe Amore, Black Pearl and Amore Pasta.  The restaurant is comfortable, the staff attractive, and the food what you might expect of this Italian well-recognized family of restaurateurs.  Also expected is the...