This guest post was written by Mack, an Edmonton-based geek who fancies himself a part-time foodie. You can find him online at his blog, and on Twitter. Scotia Place hosted the 19th Annual Chili Cook Off yesterday during lunch time. Eighteen teams competed for the title of “Ultimate Chili”. Anyone could buy a “bowl” of [...]

On a slushy Saturday morning in Calgary, Mack and I made our way to Diner Deluxe, which has the distinction of being my favourite brunch purveyor in the city. I love the nostalgic feel of the place, the 70s furniture, the pastel walls, and how the kitchen spills into the dining area. It also helps [...]

Oh, Farm. I’ve wanted to go to Janice Beaton’s jewel of a restaurant for so long that I almost can’t believe it’s only a year old. Beaton is a noted Calgary-based cheesemaker who ran a successful cheese and charcuterie shop in Kensington for year. She decided to close the shop recently to focus on Farm, [...]

Thanks to Chris, I found out that Irie Foods (10152 82 Avenue, 780-757-2022) on Whyte has opened. We passed by it on Friday, and it looks like it is a full-service restaurant, albeit a fairly small one. I hope to visit the Caribbean eatery soon! The Journal reviewed Shanghai Grill (16336 111th Ave, 780-930-1828) this [...]

Mack launched ShareEdmonton a few weeks ago, a local aggregator and events calendar! So if none of the following events appeal to you (I usually only include ones I find interesting or would attend myself), check his website out. I may be biased, but in my opinion, it is the most comprehensive guide out there. [...]