Edmonton Food

• Chicken for Lunch: The end of an eatery era in downtown Edmonton

  After 32 years in business, the infamous Chicken for Lunch eatery in the food court at Rice Howard Place is closing in downtown Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Feb 28, 2024
  
• Feed the Soul dining week introducing diverse cuisines to Edmonton food lovers

  During Black History Month, Feed the Soul dining week is promoting restaurants serving recipes from Senegal, East Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Trinidad.

  Consumer

  Feb 9, 2024
  
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• All-female NAIT team wins big at IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany

  A team of Edmonton chefs — all of them women — was recently awarded silver in the community catering event at a huge international culinary competition.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2024
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• Award-winning Edmonton-area restaurant implements ‘crisis pricing’ as food costs soar

  Restaurants are now contending with sky-rocketing food costs, inflation and shortages after years of pandemic-fuelled challenges. Pivot or pull the plug?

  Consumer

  Aug 4, 2022
• App launches in Edmonton that aims to reduce restaurant food waste, save money

  Edmontonians can now use Too Good To Go, an app that aims to help save waste and get food into the hands of hungry customers for a cheaper price.

  Consumer

  May 18, 2022
• Edmonton foodies’ guide to Downtown Dining Week 2022

  Downtown Dining Week, which runs March 30 to April 10, has always been an important initiative for downtown businesses. But it's especially important this year.

  Consumer

  Mar 25, 2022
• Loblaws City Market grocery store in Edmonton’s Ice District forging ahead after delays

  A long-awaited Loblaws City Market grocery store in the northeast part of downtown is well under construction and slated to open nearly two years behind schedule.

  Consumer

  Jan 22, 2022
• From Edmonton to England: The Funky Pickle eatery reimagined overseas

  One man's love of Edmonton's The Funky Pickle has launched into a new business venture in England, with roots close to home in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2021
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• Edmonton CFL player originally from Mexico City sets up roots with new chocolate shop

  Diego Viamontes moved up north from Mexico City in November 2019 to join the EE Football team, and just under one year later, he opened up ch. cafeteria in west Edmonton.

  Features

  Jan 31, 2021
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• Edmonton’s Food Bank celebrates 40 years serving community members

  Through a sluggish economy, harsh winters and a pandemic, Edmonton's Food Bank has been there to help the community.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2021