Food

Recent stories about food


A man holds up a tray of pastries inside a bakery.
food business

King of Tarts finds 'redemption' at old Sugared & Spiced location

A popular vegan baker is back in action after hanging up his apron last year.

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A smiling man crosses his arms next to hot dog and hamburger buns inside a meat shop.
food business

Low and slow: Okie Dokie charts course for meaty success

The man behind a new handmade sausage shop has ambitions to turn it into a destination for barbecue in Edmonton, but for now he's making sure he doesn't bite off more than he can chew.

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A smiling woman wearing a black hat emblazoned with the Made in Alberta logo.
food technology

Alberta Food Processors Association pivots to app after funding cut

The Alberta Food Processors Association is leveraging artificial intelligence to help shoppers keep their dollars local with the Made in Alberta app.

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A lush garden in the summer, with high-rise buildings in the background.
history city council

Beloved community garden deemed a resource worth conserving

The Strathcona Rail Community Garden has been added to Edmonton's inventory of historic resources, which could signal a widening of the definition of heritage in Edmonton, says the advocate heading the preservation effort.

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A collage of images from past Taproot stories
food updates

Updates: What happened next in food

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the food stories Taproot has brought you.

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Fireworks over Churchill Square
events arts

What to do and where to spend this holiday season

The Taproot team is taking a break from daily publishing starting on Dec. 22. But before we go, we want to leave you with a list of fun things to do over the holidays and some words on the value of shopping local.

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The mostly white interior of Duchess Bake Shop, where customers of varying ages gather at a glass display case.
food business

Duchess buys up space on 124 Street to consolidate operations

The owners of Duchess Bake Shop have purchased the building that's been their long-time headquarters on 124 Street, as well as an adjacent property, to allow for an ambitious renovation and consolidation project that's soon to be complete.

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The exterior of The Piazza strip mall development on 95 Street NW.
business food

Teresa Spinelli doubles down on Little Italy as cooperative dissolves

The owner of The Italian Centre Shop said she has paid "way too much" to buy The Piazza property in Little Italy from a real estate cooperative that she helped create and lead.

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Sabor Group co-owners Lino Oliveira and Christian Mena
food downtown

Sabor Group believes in downtown and plans expansion

The Sabor Group is continuing its expansion in downtown Edmonton, opening The Atrium over the recent summer and planning to open Roca by Sabor in 2026.

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