Food
Recent stories about food
Citadel restaurant raises funds for HIV Edmonton
PlayWright is extending its participation in A Taste for Life throughout the Citadel Theatre run of Casey & Diana, donating $5 from each $80 prix fixe meal to HIV Edmonton.
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Foodie fundraisers supporting kids
The Culinary Arts Cook-Off in support of Highlands School returns on April 18 with the Cookie-Off Edition.
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Dining week spike helps restaurant group face coming challenges
The Common saw a 20% increase in sales during Downtown Dining Week in March, a welcome boon heading into a summer that will see increased fees for patios.
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Duchess co-founder moves on to next adventure
Garner Beggs is stepping away from Duchess Bake Shop after 17 years of growing the pâtisserie into a staple of 124 Street NW.
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Easter weekend offers full gamut of dining options
Brunch is among the most common dine-out meals for Easter, and it's hard to argue with the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
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A moment in history: March 27, 1969
On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.
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DON'YA seeks to contribute to livelier downtown
The people behind DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen are eager to bring vibrancy to downtown's public spaces.
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Council decides against pause in patio fees
New fees of nearly $7,000 for businesses that use public land for year-round patios will go ahead this summer, after Edmonton city council voted 9-3 against a motion by Ward tastawiyiniwak Coun. Karen Principe to pause the increase for the 2026 season.
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Councillors seek more data before changing bag bylaw
Edmonton's single-use item reduction bylaw has significantly reduced the use of plastic bags and straws, according to data presented to city council's utility committee. Retail bag use plummeted by 80%, while straw and utensil consumption decreased by 26%. However, takeout container usage increased by more than 75% and cup use by 5%, which was attributed to a lack of regulation of those items and a 12% population increase.
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