Gronk!
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I just remember 25 years ago when the Best Italian Restaurant in Edmonton was awarded to Olive Garden.
We've come a long way since then!
We've come a long way since then!
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Food Notes for June 12, 2023
OpeningsNowhere Wine Bar opens on June 13, 2023 at 12315 102 Avenue, led by Chef Filliep Lament, formerly of Cafe Linnea.Ukraine’s Kitchen by Free Store, a food business run by Ukrainian newcomers …onlyhereforthefood.ca
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Krispy Kreme planning Alberta expansion, starting in Edmonton
Krispy Kreme will soon have a drive-thru and dine-in location in the Alberta capital, and that's just the beginning, the global doughnut giant and a local developer announced Thursday.edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Krispy Kreme opening in ever square development on calgary trail
Major Development Permit |
In Progress |
To construct a Restaurant with Drive Through Food Service (Krispy Kreme), reference DP #432523949-002 to replace the building D2 and D3. |
4710 - GATEWAY BOULEVARD NW |
One thing that I've noticed with the Edmonton food scene over the last 5-10 years is that the selection, variety and diversity has been elevated and improved, but the quality, haute cuisine and attention to detail has significantly fallen by the wayside.
This is pretty accurate. Edmonton has a bunch of good places and a couple of really good places.Not really, no, but that Edmonton was on quite a roll and with some national attention even, but has fallen off since a few years pre-COVID.
Here's hoping to see a return to that momentum and recognition.
What would the reasons be that make talented restaurant people leave Edmonton?This is pretty accurate. Edmonton has a bunch of good places and a couple of really good places.
As for getting back that momentum and recognition....sadly, I think that time is gone and won't be backfor a few more years.
Edmonton is currently bleeding talented restaurant people to other cities for a multitude of reasons. We have been for a while, but it is really bad right now. The biggest problem Edmonton faces in the short term is that those who are left, very, very few of them, are of quality.