New Rogers Place restaurant caters to Oilers fans who go gaga for Gretzky
When you bring a Canadian city four Stanley Cup championships, it’s fair to say your name will become synonymous with good times. Continue reading
Edmonton restaurants
Arrival of vegan chains signals changing appetites in Alberta’s capital
Alberta’s capital has been home to a handful of vegan restaurant options for a number of years and a wave of plant-based eateries that have recently opened in the city suggests Edmontonians’ appetites for foods free of animal products are growing at an unprecedented pace. Continue reading
Who actually gets the tip you leave? House tipping gets heated in service industry
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Currently, there is very little legislation governing what can happen to tips. They’re not considered wages so there are no employment standards rules. Continue reading
Tip skimming, harassment and inappropriate dress codes: Edmonton chef wants to see change in Alberta service industry
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
After posting a call for complaints on social media, an Edmonton chef says he’s received more than 600 concerns about the service industry in Alberta from people who work in the sector. Continue reading
Edmonton beats Calgary in plastic-reducing Last Straw Challenge
Over the past two months, Alberta’s two biggest cities have been ramping up to see which could get the most businesses to go straw-free for at least one day. Continue reading
Higher restaurant prices not stopping Albertans from eating out
In the final two months of 2017, Albertans spent a record $789 million dining out in restaurants and bars — but the spending surge was largely due to higher menu prices because of increased minimum wages. Continue reading
Dining Week aims to bring more visitors to Edmonton’s Chinatown
The inaugural Chinatown Dining Week kicked off Saturday and runs until Jan. 28. Continue reading
Local guide puts Edmonton’s lesser-known attractions on the map
A new local guide maps out 45 lesser-known gems in Edmonton. The creator was spurred on by a relatively unflattering review of the city in Lonely Planet’s latest guide. Continue reading
Edmonton restaurants crack OpenTable’s top 100 list for 2017
Five Edmonton eateries have made OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in Canada for 2017. Continue reading
Edmonton wine expert says EEDC fails to provide adequate exposure for city’s culinary scene
An Edmonton wine expert says the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation has done an “abysmal” job in promoting and marketing the city’s culinary scene. Continue reading
