old strathcona’s sweet treats latte festival starts this sunday!
Enjoy lattes, treats and bubble tea at over 17 different Whyte Avenue area businesses—Key Lime pie at Dadeo, a fireball latte at Overflow or a nut cream at Nuttea. And, treats for your pup at Bone and Biscuit and Global Pet Foods. Collect stickers for your passport (available at all participating businesses) and enter to win prizes. Visit here for all the deets.
experience feed the soul dining week, february10-17
Explore the flavours of Jamaica, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, Trinidad to experience the big, bold flavours of soul food during Feed the Soul Dining Week, February 10 to 17. Over a dozen Black-owned restaurants, food retailers and makers are participating. “We’re excited to bring this inaugural event to Edmonton during Black History Month,” says event co-organizer, Sara Awatta. “It’s a great way to remind everyone that Black-owned businesses serve delicious food, bursting with flavour—all year round.” The action starts with a Jerk Chicken pop-up on Friday, February 10 at Flava Cafe (8307 118 Avenue) from 11am-6pm (or while supplies last) with the accessible price of $5. Participating Black-owned businesses include Sauce Modern Caribbean Cuisine and Spice n’Rice, as well as the take-out spots Graham’s Jerk House and Café Caribbean. Food businesses Layered by Rissa, Token Bitters and Mojo Jojo Pickles are also part of the celebration. As is the Glass Bookshop, collaborating with Feed the Soul Dining Week to offer select titles from the Feed the Soul reading list (Black, African, and Caribbean cooking and food history) at 10 per cent off. “No matter where you’re from and where you are— stories of culture and tradition are best shared over food,” says event co-organizer, Rochelle Ignacio. “We want to showcase food-focused Black-owned businesses and highlight the positive influence the African diaspora has on our hospitality industry.” Find all the participating businesses and info here.
chocolotas at chocolandia for valentine’s
Find this exquisitely cheeky 14-piece Elegance Hearts & Lips bonbon collection at Chocolandia (11004 51 Avenue, 780-436-0908, chocolandia.ca), buttery caramels in six flavours: passion fruit, Vancouver Island sea salt, yuzu and blood orange, strawberry balsamic, fresh lemon and madagascar vanilla bean. Beautiful and delicious.
art of charcuterie valentine bundle has it all
The Art of Charcuterie has a lovely Valentines bundle for two—signature charcuterie along with a sweet bouquet of flowers and German chocolate, $159. Order here by February 11, for pick up on Feb 14.
tomato top100: northern chicken’s doritos mac & cheese
The voting for this year’s Top100 is all done. We will have a fresh set of delicious things for you in March. In the meantime, remember? Northern Chicken’s toothsome Doritos Mac & Cheese. Oh yeahhh.
recipe of the week: ottolenghi’s mujadara
Who knew onions and lentils could taste so good. A delicious dish for a cold winter’s night.
