The Dish: July and August 2020

Culina on the Lake, Rosewood Foods, Eleanor et Laurent now open; Meuwly’s turns two

happy birthday to meuwly’s

L to R: Meuwly’s crew Will Kotowicz, Glendon Tan and Peter Keith
L to R: Meuwly’s crew Will Kotowicz, Glendon Tan and Peter Keith. Happy Birthday!

July is the second birthday of the Meuwly’s Artisan Market on 124 Street and we get the gift of 50 per cent off the first month of all new Secret Meat Club subscriptions. Woo hoo! Home delivery is where it’s at. If you love impeccable charcuterie this one’s for you. Use the promo code BIRTHDAY50 at secretmeatclub.com.

culina at the lake is open

Culina in Hawrelak Park
Culina in Hawrelak Park
Amanda Schultz illustration

No need to bring a sandwich to Hawrelak Park. Visit the new Culina on the Lake instead and relax on the patio. Enjoy an all-beef hot dog, a can of wine, or maybe a fried chicken burger or tortilla chips with pico de gallo is more your jam. The best part? The Little Bear Gelato cart is scooping on weekends.

rosewood foods open now

downtown’s Rosewood Foods
Downtown’s Rosewood Foods

Love the baked treats at Lock Stock Coffee? Get yourself down to Rosewood Foods on Rice Howard Way, kitty-corner to the Westin. Breakfast sandwiches in the morning; then salads and bowls, burgers, melts; a delish roasted broccoli and leeks on focaccia; sweet and savoury baking and coffee. Jesse Gado (the baking wizard at Lock Stock) and Angela Chau Gado, along with Jesse’s brother chef Noah, opened during the pandemic, not for the faint of heart. Pick-up for now; there are a few tables for eat-in, when it’s possible. Closed Sunday, Monday. Rosewood Foods, 10150 100 Street, 780-757-8030, rosefoodfoods.com.

save the taste of edmonton!

A Taste of Edmonton back in the day
A Taste of Edmonton back in the day

Taste of Edmonton supports 20 non-profit charities. But, this year, due to Covid-19, there is no festival. Help save this terrific Edmonton food event, and the funds they provide, by donating at tasteofedm.ca. Every $100 donation will receive one sheet of 40 Taste tickets for the 2021 festival. Tax receipts are provided for donations $25 or greater.

the spirit of eleanor et laurent

Abel Shirferaw’s latest Garneau eatery
Abel Shirferaw’s latest Garneau eatery
Spencer Gatt photo

Abel Shirferaw’s time in Paris is the inspiration for the delightful Eleanor et Laurent in the High Level Bridge District. What an addition to this corner—we love the homage to Garneau’s first family; the charming French look, and the delicious breads, coffee and pastry (tarte citron, hello!). Pastry chef extraordinaire James Holehouse is in charge of bread and pastry; cuisiner Jarrett Gauthier the savoury. The full operation will be open when it can, right now it’s takeaway coffee, pastry, breads (try the delish Garneau grain and spelt) sandwiches (including pan bagnat) and ice cream and sorbet. Open Thursday-Sunday (for now) 9am-5pm. Eleanor et Laurent, 10926 88 Avenue, 780-988-0897, eleanorandlaurent.com.

the greenhouse is open

the patio at Riverside Golf Course
The patio at Riverside Golf Course

Chef Paul Shufelt (Robert Spencer Hospitality Group) has taken over the food services at the city’s Rundle, Victoria and Riverside golf courses. The talented Weronika Kundera runs daily operations. The menu is casual; the expanded patio at Riverside charming, and you can be sure of a good burger. (Chef Shufelt also operates Woodshed Burgers and the Workshop Eatery). Or you can grab a Meuwly’s hot dog and a beer at the turn. We’re delighted the city came back to a local chef to operate the food services at the golf courses. Check it out!