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Bon Ton Bakery re-opens after renovation to add trendy coffee bar
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Bon Ton Bakery re-opens after renovation to add trendy coffee bar
A staple in the west end for many a year, Bon Ton Bakery closed for a couple of weeks in August, leaving patrons sulkily wondering how they were supposed to cope without their beloved carrot bread. Now, the bakery has …
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The Zorro: a new calzone at Battista’s helps Olympic hopeful to thrust and parry
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The Zorro:  a new calzone at Battista’s helps Olympic hopeful to thrust and parry
Local champion fencer Marissa Ponich, a member of the Canadian national team for women’s sabre fencing, hopes to compete at the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro in 2016. But she has to take part in a dizzying (and expensive …
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And now, a new restaurant by the lovable bros at The Local Omnivore
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And now, a new restaurant by the lovable bros at The Local Omnivore
If you’ve ever taken the time to stop by the food truck, The Local Omnivore, you cannot help but have been charmed by its proprietors, Mark Bellows and Ryan Brodziak. Well, big news. The two are leaving the food …
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Chef Shane Chartrand of Sage restaurant hosts aboriginal-themed dinner Sept. 28 for Cook it Raw
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Chef Shane Chartrand of Sage restaurant hosts aboriginal-themed dinner Sept. 28 for Cook it Raw
Cook it Raw is a global exchange of chefs and local cuisine, happening from October 4 to 11, 2015, in Canmore. That’s when seven renowned, international chefs including Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy in NYC, and Albert Adria of Tickets …
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Former Tavern 1903 to become new location for the talents of chef Spencer Thompson
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Former Tavern 1903 to become new location for the talents of chef Spencer Thompson
I broke this story on Twitter last week, while I was away on vacation, and didn’t have access to my blog site. But in case you missed that information, know that the stunning restaurant space in the Alberta Hotel is …
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Check out Jacqueline Jacek’s new chocolate line for children in Swaziland
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Check out Jacqueline Jacek’s new chocolate line for children in Swaziland
Jacqueline Jacek of Jacek Chocolate Couture has opened pre-sales for her latest collection, a fundraiser, where 100 per cent of the proceeds go toward a container of goods for children in Bulembu, Swaziland. The Bulembu Collection is the third chocolate …
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Chef Sean O’Connor of Red Ox Inn creating a 5-course meal to raise funds for Humane Society
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Chef Sean O’Connor of Red Ox Inn creating a 5-course meal to raise funds for Humane Society
Chef Sean O’Connor of the Red Ox Inn (9420 92nd St.) is excited about his $150, five-course-wine-paired supper on Monday, Sept. 28. Tickets are $150 with proceeds to the Edmonton Humane Society. Two years ago, O’Connor hosted a similar …
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Frickin’ Delights Donuts hopes to expand service, with a little help from Kickstarter
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Frickin’ Delights Donuts hopes to expand service, with a little help from Kickstarter
I have seen these gourmet products – stunningly decorated cake bombs crafted from fresh and inventive ingredients – at the Old Strathcona Farmers Market, but didn’t buy them. That’s because I normally find vegan baked goods unappealing. Well, perhaps …
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Reclaim Urban Farm hosts a volunteer work bee Wednesday, Aug. 19
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Reclaim Urban Farm hosts a volunteer work bee Wednesday, Aug. 19
Longing for a little dirt under your fingernails? Reclaim Urban Farm, which runs a business growing produce on city lots, is having a work bee at its Garneau plot, located on the corner of 83rd  Ave. and 111 St. …
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What The Truck?! hits it out of the park at Telus Field Saturday
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What The Truck?! hits it out of the park at Telus Field Saturday
What the Truck?! organizers have once again come up with a terrific spot to assemble. On August 22,  from 4 to 8 p.m. food truck fans are able to gather at  Telus Field (10233-96 Ave.). The trucks will line the …
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