Food
Recent stories about food
Italian Centre targets Saskatchewan and even dreams of B.C.
As Teresa Spinelli eyes further expansion within Calgary by next fall for the growing assembly of Italian Centre Shop locations, she's also looking beyond Alberta to new store possibilities in Saskatoon and even Victoria.
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Polyrhythm invites beer lovers to sip and sign
After a year of business, Polyrhythm Brewing continues to brew inclusivity in the beer world with an event where attendees will use sign language to discuss the beer.
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Daniel Costa is back with a new restaurant — and three others planned
Daniel Costa, the chef-owner of Uccellino and Bar Bricco, is working on not one, not two, but three new restaurants for the Citizen on Jasper apartment building.
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Amy Quon closing Chicken For Lunch after 32 years
Edmonton culinary institution Chicken for Lunch is closing after 32 years of business. The kiosk, located in the food court in Rice Howard Place (formerly Scotia Place), is known for its long line-ups and Amy Quon, its gregarious proprietor. Its last day of business will be Feb. 29.
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Survey says Edmonton split on single-use bylaw
A survey completed by nearly 8,000 residents shows that nearly half of respondents support Edmonton's single-use item reduction bylaw and the other half don't.
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Year in review: Acrimony, agribusiness, adaptation
In 2023, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates.
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Year in review: Police, proteins, packages
In 2023, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates.
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Cree language classes go beyond words
On a recent evening, Les Skinner stood before students in the program room at the Highlands branch of the Edmonton Public Library. He put his hands over the left side of his chest, using Cree sign language to signal the nêhiyawêwin word for grandma.
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Bent Stick helps matriarchy rise
Bent Stick Brewing has gathered women and non-binary industry mates together to brew a new ale that celebrates gender diversity outside the confines of International Women's Day in March.
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