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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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Dining week supports downtown businesses on eve of patio fee hike

The Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Downtown Dining Week starts this week, with 68 restaurants offering deals for $15 to $65 from March 11 to 22.

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Best new restaurants list includes Wîhkwêntôwin neighbours

Five new restaurants got a special nod in Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, two of which are in the Brewery District.

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Feed the Soul pivots from dining week to year-round guide

Feed the Soul YEG is releasing a year-round dining guide to Black-owned food businesses rather than holding a February dining week, expanding the ways it supports businesses despite funding challenges.

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Ernest's moves student buffet to a lottery system as NAIT chef series continues

Ernest's is changing the reservation system for its Student Showcase Lunch Buffet. Instead of just making a reservation, diners were asked to enter a lottery for the ability to reserve some dates in February and early March.

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