Edmonton Restaurants

• ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Half a dozen downtown Edmonton restaurants closing

  Since June, at least six downtown restaurants announced they'll be closing indefinitely because of multiple decisions on the future of Edmonton's core.

  Economy

  Jul 21
  
• Rotating food vendors fill gap at Station Park food hall in Old Strathcona

  Right now all of the Station Park vendors are serving Japanese-themed food: think ramen noodle soup, mochi doughnuts, Tokyo street food, and fresh-baked sweet cheese tarts.

  Jun 15
  
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• Asian Heritage Month: 40 years of flavour and family at New Asian Village

  Like many immigrants who settle in Canada, Harmeet Kapur started New Asian Village from scratch in a new country, with little money and little stability. 

  Perspectives

  May 12
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• Transit Smokehouse leaving historic Fort Road hotel in favour of the southside

  The hope was the Transit Hotel Smokehouse and its BBQ menu could bring new life to the centry-old historic building in north Edmonton — but instead, the space is closing down.

  Consumer

  May 5
• Central Social Hall sold to restaurant franchisor Foodtastic with aim of expanding Alberta chain

  Edmonton restaurant chain Central Social Hall has been sold to franchisor Foodtastic, which is also behind many Second Cup, Milestones, Freshii, Quesada, PitaPit and Jimmy Johns.

  Consumer

  Feb 20
• Downtown Edmonton Italian restaurant Dalla Tavola Zenari closes after 40 years

  Dalla Tavola Zenari has been operating in downtown Edmonton for 40 years. But after decades of delicious dishes, the family Italian restaurant says it can no longer carry on.

  Features

  Dec 31, 2024
• Iconic Edmonton franchise Remedy Cafe for sale

  The $7.6-million listing includes the leases at Remedy Cafe's 11 locations and the equipment inside those spaces, along with select recipes and other items.

  Consumer

  Oct 28, 2024
• Bars, restaurants boosted by Edmonton Oilers playoff run

  The Edmonton Downtown Business Association estimates around 40,000 fans are gathering in the city's core each Oilers game night.

  Consumer

  May 31, 2024
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• 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
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• 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