Thursday, February 26th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Edmonton Foodie Meetup #1
A few weeks ago, I wrote about an upcoming first-ever Edmonton Foodie Meetup that would take place at Blue Plate Diner. I didn’t know at the time of course that tonight would be one of the coldest nights in recent memory, but I should have also known that Edmonton’s culinary community are made up of a hearty bunch – every one of the 12 individuals who signed up on the wiki came, in spite of the weather!
Edmonton foodies
It was a great opportunity to meet the authors behind some of the food blogs I read every day, and to chat about our love of food. Here’s a list of the bloggers (and their blogs) that attended tonight (Diane from NAIT and Mack were also there though they don’t have food blogs):
- Hanne and Carlo of Supper in Stereo
- Courtney and Brooke of Take it and Like it
- Marianne and Zed of Loosen Your Belt and Eat Around Edmonton
- Chris of Eating is the Hardest Part
- Isabelle of The Little Red Kitchen
- Maki of In My Element
The acoustics of the Diner worked against talking to those at the other end of the table, but for the most part, I’m glad we chose this particular restaurant. Service was good, and portions were larger than I remember from previous visits.
Sweet Potato Fries (Mack loved the mayo dipping sauce)
Green Onion Cakes (I could have done without these, but Mack disagreed)
Mack’s Green Curry and Broccoli Soup and Mac-N-Cheese
My Pozole Chicken Enchiladas (not as dry as the last time I had them, I was happy with the generous amount of cheese on top)
Thanks to everyone for coming, and a special thank you to Hanne and Courtney for helping me organize the get-together! Based on the interest expressed, I think we will be having a second foodie meetup some time in the future. Keep an eye on the wiki for details!
16 Comments
February 27th, 2009 at 8:54 am
It was a super fun time! Thank you for doing majority of the set-up work
February 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Can foodies without food blogs also attend?
I do keep a running Flickr set of stuff I’ve cooked or eaten, though:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lea/sets/72157594162781603/
February 27th, 2009 at 10:54 am
It was really great coming out Sharon, thanks for organizing it! Even though I don’t blog about it, I always love meeting people and of course eating. I invite your comments, feedback & suggestions on the content we do create though. Here are a few spots:
http://www.youtube.com/techlifemag
http://www.techlifemag.ca
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nait
We’re hoping to make the techlife magazine website a blog format later this year. We have a section called CuliNAIT that I’m sure you’d be interested in.
February 27th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Carlo and I had a great time, too! I think the Blue Plate was a great venue choice, Sharon.
February 27th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I too had a hard time hearing all the conversations going on but it was a good time for sure! Thanks for organizing!
February 27th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Yes, thanks so much! It was really great to meet everyone.
February 27th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I’m with Lea – can us blogless foodies attend in the future?
February 27th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I’m kind of sad I ended up not being able to go, but maybe next time!
February 28th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Great meeting everyone yesterday! Thanks for putting it together! Looking forward the next meet up.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Thank you as well. Fabulous job on the set up and look forward another.
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February 28th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Glad everyone had a good time! Thanks for coming out!
Lea and Dajana – I don’t see why not!
March 4th, 2009 at 11:06 am
hi court,
i’m sorry i missed hearing about this in time! i would love to join fellow edmonton food bloggers the next time a get-together is planned.
thanks for checking out edmonton foodie!
barry.
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