tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4654149100029199252024-03-20T18:34:23.271-06:00Food Matters!foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-14969014321283979042011-08-06T03:55:00.000-06:002011-08-06T03:55:23.549-06:00Down in the Town: Niche - Lunch Tasting!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORGFXTtoPuAxIeKZ0UQXvoy_Zwh9mTF6k4xJQtlqQ2FjerDulWzp9Ltqyas7vx0oEpMEH6olOWNAHfYXI6FLxoIxyf_-yeTJulpnWGSJA2KiFAK2j8h3yScDh_znfbz6Ho7CFt4bFWgM/s1600/Niche.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORGFXTtoPuAxIeKZ0UQXvoy_Zwh9mTF6k4xJQtlqQ2FjerDulWzp9Ltqyas7vx0oEpMEH6olOWNAHfYXI6FLxoIxyf_-yeTJulpnWGSJA2KiFAK2j8h3yScDh_znfbz6Ho7CFt4bFWgM/s320/Niche.jpg" width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br>
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A quick heads-up for you guys -- <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/07/down-in-town-niche-update-new-menu.html">Niche </a>is doing a <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/06/down-in-town-niche.html">Lunch </a><b>Tasting </b>on <b>August 10th</b> (next Wednesday) to push out their lunch menu! Unfortunately, I'll be out of town that day but it's still a great opportunity to try out their menu and sample some of their delicious <b>complimentary </b>offerings! Seats ARE <b>limited </b>- it's a cozy place and I'm sure it will fill up fast! One day, <b>11:30 am - 1:30 pm</b>, free food, first come first serve, dayummm. Poster below!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br>
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</div>Enter the freshly ground 4 oz. beef <b>patty</b>. Top that with a blanket of <b>cheese</b>, <b>lettuce </b>and <b>tomatoes </b>(onions and pickles at your discretion). Sandwich between two halves of a soft baked <b>bun </b>and you're done! Genius, isnt' it? Defying-ly <b>simple</b>, yet completely <b>satisfying</b>. You tell me, doesn't that sound delicious? </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br>
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzrAvsRFiDFK_YNTcffqu-bbcMnBWdCvJqppVQpC-27MBS2xDgY10l18rx05dUUKGW_6lQH-L7vr1jJBBK-Th6Jp-NWnKZt2VvC9_NtoJYqa_099ZqIW_UpBQL8q48omkyeprpZfWF4Q/s1600/DSC_0325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzrAvsRFiDFK_YNTcffqu-bbcMnBWdCvJqppVQpC-27MBS2xDgY10l18rx05dUUKGW_6lQH-L7vr1jJBBK-Th6Jp-NWnKZt2VvC9_NtoJYqa_099ZqIW_UpBQL8q48omkyeprpZfWF4Q/s320/DSC_0325.jpg" width="320"></a></div>Now, back to <b>Shake Shack</b>. The first thing you'll notice and printed in big block letters along the wall in a motto-esque warning, <b><i>"Stand For Something Good."</i></b> Wonder what that means? Well, let's dive into an illustrative example, shall we? Let's say.. per chance, you decide to visit Shake Shack around 3 pm. Depending on the location, chances are that there will be a line out the door. That's fine, a lot of people like <b>afternoon </b>snacks, right? Let's try again, 6 pm? <b>Dinner </b>time.. good luck. 11 pm? Surely, it still can't be busy at 11! Actually, that corresponds with when the Broadway shows are letting out so guess what? Yup, still packed! It becomes rapidly apparent that Shake Shack is a busy <b>busy</b> chain and you will most certainly be waiting for your burger. *BUT* the wait is well worth it. Stand for something good! I'm serious.<br>
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<b>What's IN: </b>Double Shackburger!<br>
The extra patty is worth it and doubly delicious, trust me!<br>
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</div>Hello all! With summer in full bloom and August just around the corner, you know what time it is! That's right, <b>Heritage Days</b> and this year, Servus is proud to present the 36th annual incarnation of the festival! Sporting 62 pavilions worth of <b>culture</b>, <b>heritage</b>, and of course, <b>food</b> (!), this is one you won't want to miss! I'm sure to be around over the next few days (<b>July 30 - August 1</b>) so I hope to see you guys out at all the festivities! And as much as it shocks me to say, it's not just about the food *gasp*; there's tons to check out from cultural performances, entertainment, and beautiful crafts! Enjoy the sunshine (finally!), grab your friends and hit the festival, you won't regret it!<br />
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P.S. My personal favorites include <b>elephant ears</b> and <b>bubble tea</b> (Taiwan booth) from previous years!</div>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-89898591171645106052011-07-29T17:01:00.002-06:002011-07-29T17:25:51.002-06:00Thank You!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICwqak3fdS6UkixfzKBK97V0MJ94kJ9gk8pTsLJrYxViyyl0ImwacfY7rrZJxy-Paty5y7BIVCE2sA4O0__2A7xb50E9hUi9r4_nVNIgMRfGq3xUO70w_ATADN8hKXw3wd5g1BQhh4d0/s1600/a1af91fd22bb4a3daef7be2ce3756e8f_congratulations-117171938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICwqak3fdS6UkixfzKBK97V0MJ94kJ9gk8pTsLJrYxViyyl0ImwacfY7rrZJxy-Paty5y7BIVCE2sA4O0__2A7xb50E9hUi9r4_nVNIgMRfGq3xUO70w_ATADN8hKXw3wd5g1BQhh4d0/s400/a1af91fd22bb4a3daef7be2ce3756e8f_congratulations-117171938.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Ahem! I have an <b>announcement</b>! *begin drumroll* I've been blogging for almost <b>3 months</b> now! 90 days and 30 blog entries, plus you can check us out on <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/br/131/5276/Edmonton/Food-Matters.html">Urbanspoon </a>too! *applause* At this point there should be a chorus of cheers, you know physically tangible energy and all =) ...just kidding. But while that might not mean anything to many of you, <b>more importantly</b>, I would like to take this time to <b>recognize </b>and <b>thank </b>all the people who have supported me thus far! All my blog <b>viewers </b>- you know who you are - give yourselves a pat on the back! Without <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/blogs/131/Edmonton.html">you</a>, I'm nothing! ...seriously. So keep reading and keep telling your friends about me! Thank you as well to everyone who has helped make this blog happen - <b>family</b>, <b>friends </b>- you guys are the best! Regular posts resume <b>tomorrow</b>!</div>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-58204414029809665002011-07-26T17:52:00.008-06:002011-07-26T22:41:30.363-06:00The New York Chronicles (NYC): Famous Famiglia Pizzeria!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAt22aDRwvFXKfUupHckwAYr5UH8I6v5QqnckAbWGUUG8uN64bLQvMtS2BUU6XLWgklmz5Y_ch1C09b80oHYEe8gWq_91ee9RhKQjEM7N-bOOFvmbYgTOCO_Khvmy9vqncs0OQEKbAcM/s1600/DSC_1731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAt22aDRwvFXKfUupHckwAYr5UH8I6v5QqnckAbWGUUG8uN64bLQvMtS2BUU6XLWgklmz5Y_ch1C09b80oHYEe8gWq_91ee9RhKQjEM7N-bOOFvmbYgTOCO_Khvmy9vqncs0OQEKbAcM/s320/DSC_1731.JPG" width="300"></a></div>Sometimes great<b> </b>food doesn't have to be <b>complicated</b>. And sometimes you just want a quick bite to eat or you might only have minutes before a <b>Broadway </b>musical -- you can't afford to wait in a long line or sit down at a <b>restaurant</b>!<b> </b>BUT at the same time, you want good food. Can all of these really <b>coexist</b> happily? Thankfully, with the advent of fast food and <b>commercialism</b>, the answer has arrived: It's easy to find a chain restaurant<b> </b>(large or small) or a simple <b>joint </b>around the corner! However, for some, the thought of <b>reheated </b>food and the feeling of herded <b>cattle </b>pushed through the store as quickly as possible are a steep <b>trade-off</b>! And I don't blame them. Is good food in a fast and homely setting that much to ask?<br>
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I walk in Famous <b>Famiglia Pizzeria</b> to find out! Just before, I had mosied through <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/07/off-trail-food-matters-arrives-in-new.html">Times Square</a> and it was getting pretty late in the evening; all I wanted was some <b>soul </b>food on the way home and Famiglia delivered <b>big </b>time!<br>
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<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Is good food in a fast and homely setting that much to ask?"</span></b></i><br>
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/3/27561/restaurant/Midtown-West/Famous-Famiglia-Pizzeria-New-York"><img alt="Famous Famiglia Pizzeria on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/27561/biglink.gif" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; height: 146px; width: 200px;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What's IN: </b>Calzones!<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(I had the sausage one specifically but they're all so good!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br>
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Half a <b>million </b>people every year flock to attend Edmonton's <b>Taste of Edmonton</b> (and with good reason)! Whether you want to <a href="http://www.eventsedmonton.ca/Volunteers.html">volunteer </a>or just partake in the 10-day extravaganza, <b>Churchill Square</b> will be packed with your chance to get a-tasting-away! With a <b>ton </b>of <a href="http://www.eventsedmonton.ca/Performers.html">entertainment </a>planned each day, there's no reason not to check out this year's <b>extensive </b><a href="http://www.eventsedmonton.ca/Resturaunts.html">menu</a><br />
(<a href="http://www.eventsedmonton.ca/Resturaunts.html">http://www.eventsedmonton.ca/Resturaunts.html</a>), featuring restaurants of all <b>cuisines </b>and <b>corners </b>of the city, as well as <b>desserts</b>, <b>beer</b>, <b>liqueur</b>, <b>wine </b>and <b>beverages </b>galore! There's more <b>happening </b>than I can list here so make sure you take a little time out of your <b>busy </b>schedules to drop by and give this a <b>visit</b>! I <b>promise </b>you won't be disappointed!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bottom Line: Taste of Edmonton. July 21-30th. Be there.</b></div></div>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-38793469702452324772011-07-21T23:10:00.001-06:002011-07-22T13:41:32.176-06:00Off the Trail: Food Matters arrives in New York City!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F9Q6lVwBdtQ" width="525"></iframe></div><br />
<b>*hum*</b> Concrete jungle where <b>dreams </b>are made of, There's <b>nothing </b>you can't do... Now you're in <b>New York</b>... These <b>streets </b>will make you feel <b>brand new</b>, These <b>lights </b>will <b>inspire </b>you... to write <b>food </b>blogs! (okay, I'll admit it, that was pretty bad but I do love the <b>Empire State of Mind chorus </b>haha) If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you can either <b>click </b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8">here</a> for the <b>music video</b> or ...disregard the entire first paragraph and stare at the <b>twinkly </b>lights in my <b>vlog </b>=D<br />
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Right, so back to <b>business</b>, it's <b>official </b>guys: I'm going to the <b>Big Apple</b>! Rock on! ...actually that was a lie, I've already been here for over a <b>week </b>but that means, I've been stewing up a whole bunch of <b>reviews </b>for you guys! (Hey, it takes time to <b>write </b>them up!) <b>Keep posted</b> -- I'll being putting up a few of the more <b>memorable </b>ones over the <b>next </b>few <b>days</b>! PS sorry for the video <b>quality</b>, it was shot out of the <b>apartment </b>I was staying in (courtesy of <a href="http://www.airbnb.com/">AirBNB.com</a>)<br />
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As the <b>night </b>was already getting on by the time we arrived... Seriously, it was Connors Road, not my <b>fault</b>! ...okay okay, we were like 30 minutes late but with some calling ahead, <b>Culina </b>was very willing to work with our <b>reservation </b>time to make sure we wouldn't <b>miss </b>it! For that, I have a hearty <b>thank you</b>! But enough distractions, back to the <b>food</b>! Because of the time, we decided to forego the whole <b>appetizers </b>shebang and just dive straight into the <b>entrees</b>. Make sure you don't forget to check out their specials though!<br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>Overall Score:</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/131/1414000/restaurant/Culina-Mill-Creek-Edmonton"><img alt="Culina Mill Creek on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1414000/biglink.gif" style="border: none; height: 146px; width: 200px;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>What’s IN: </b>Spring Creek Ranch Beef Sirloin (Blue Cheese & Chocolate Sauce!)</div></div></div></div></div><a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/07/down-in-town-culina-mill-creek.html#more">Read more »</a>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-74210738570886579682011-07-17T16:11:00.001-06:002011-07-18T08:16:37.042-06:00Fork Fest Reminder!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-FoAIZaggCwAah9OMA_Ib_6BrLYTKS06c7kkhrhKymYlsSVmu4kxP36NY6xGONJ4gglSggdi1qMF7LDsZagyXD6mHrw4ERwGlawAcpanhboSEFFc4mEDWK-1TfazukZbqn00pc6TuWo/s1600/ForkFest_Jul2011_website_ad_556x300_FINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-FoAIZaggCwAah9OMA_Ib_6BrLYTKS06c7kkhrhKymYlsSVmu4kxP36NY6xGONJ4gglSggdi1qMF7LDsZagyXD6mHrw4ERwGlawAcpanhboSEFFc4mEDWK-1TfazukZbqn00pc6TuWo/s400/ForkFest_Jul2011_website_ad_556x300_FINAL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<b>Reminder:</b> <b>Fork Fest</b> starts <b>today</b>! Running from <b>July 17-21, 24-28</b>, make sure you get a chance to try this year's steals and <b>deals </b>over the next couple <b>weeks</b>! For those of you who don't know, <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/07/edmonton-fork-fest-2011-another-reason.html">Fork Fest</a> is an excellent <b>opportunity </b>to try out a number of <b>restaurants </b>around the city for a <b>reduced </b>price. While it still won't count as "cheap", I would say that this is an amazing chance to <b>go out</b> and eat somewhere you wouldn't otherwise go! What's there to lose: <b>loosen </b>your <b>belt </b>buckle and come <b>hungry</b>! See you guys out!foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-45414230621142920452011-07-15T23:00:00.000-06:002011-07-15T23:00:02.882-06:00Off the Trail: Dining Street - London Heathrow Terminal 4!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br>
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</div><b><a href="http://www.live-local.ca/fork-fest-2011">Fork Fest</a> 2011</b> is upon us! Brought to us by the folks at <b>Live Local</b>, Fork Fest is a <b>celebration </b>of all the fine <b>eateries </b>here in the city at <b>great prices </b>-- you can get a <b>multi-course</b> dinner at any of the <b>14 </b>participating locations for anywhere between $25-45! What are you waiting for, grab a <b>friend </b>or two and head on out to <b>explore </b>this city's dining and nightlife!<br>
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For a list of <b>restaurants</b>, please check out <a href="http://www.live-local.ca/fork-fest-2011">this</a>. However, I can guarantee almost any of these will be a fantastic <b>deal </b>as well as amazing food -- just check out the <a href="http://www.live-local.ca/fork-fest-summer-2011-menus">menu </a>to see which place is most <b>appealing </b>to you (<a href="http://www.live-local.ca/fork-fest-summer-2011-menus">http://www.live-local.ca/fork-fest-summer-2011-menus</a>)! I hope to see you all out! <b>Promotion </b>runs July <b>17-21, 24-28</b> (basically just not Fridays and Saturday). Be sure to snag some of the good <b>prices</b>, good <b>food </b>and great <b>company </b>this summer! Let's just hope the <b>weather </b>and <b>mosquitoes </b>co-operate!<br>
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</div>Take a look at the <b>pictures </b>below! Gone are the old <b>beef cheeks</b> and such, and replacing it is a <b>smoked tuna</b> spinach/chickpeas salad (splendid vinaigrette!), <b>pork tenderloin</b> served on a bed of coucous, the always amazing <b>duck confit</b> (delish and now served on a vegetable hash plus fingerling potatoes!), and a <b>bison striploin</b> (amongst more)! With a little work, this is going to shape up to be a beautiful <b>summer </b>for foodies everywhere! Keep in mind that <b>Fork Fest</b> is coming up ($25-45 <b>multi</b>-course dinners) - <b>stay tuned</b> for my next post! </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-79794424299270566582011-07-09T16:09:00.003-06:002011-07-10T02:29:23.567-06:00Out and About: Rice Bowl Deluxe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEWhb1HS4eK-PSLEVk5B0W_7gFOYa5djm4vtW5etKCAawFsmtVs9AFl1UP5s5kjrjCDfZvJTjSlYjd6gFifj7KiwRH5EHtG8dSqrNxL8NU4aAPh_ynx7-Ck9Ppy0ql2DZ-hrzOUyHNJs/s1600/Untitled-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEWhb1HS4eK-PSLEVk5B0W_7gFOYa5djm4vtW5etKCAawFsmtVs9AFl1UP5s5kjrjCDfZvJTjSlYjd6gFifj7KiwRH5EHtG8dSqrNxL8NU4aAPh_ynx7-Ck9Ppy0ql2DZ-hrzOUyHNJs/s320/Untitled-2.png" width="320"></a></div>Continuing my escapade around the <b>west </b>end of town, I had the fortune of being invited to try out another great spot around <b>Callingwood</b>: <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/07/out-and-about-rice-bowl-deluxe.html">Rice Bowl Deluxe</a>! A recent addition to Edmonton's <b>dining scene</b>, Rice Bowl Deluxe has only been open for the past few <b>months</b>: since early February if my memory serves me correctly. Luckily for us, we spoke with one of the managing <b>partners</b>, Susan, and were <b>invited</b> to give it a review! As you can already see from this post, we graciously (and very willingly!) <b>accepted</b>!<br>
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( and Frozen Yogurt! ..but that isn't out yet =( )<br>
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Honestly, at <a href="http://www.wem.ca/">West Ed </a>AND on a <b>Friday</b> night, it was wishful thinking on my part too -- take into account the day & time and I think it still falls into the realm of "<b>reasonable</b>". Yes, I agree, they fill up a lot and fast but there are ways to avoid this; for example, go out during lunch when it's almost empty or during a weekday! Hello, Monday lunch! If you're still not convinced, as a tip from my kitchen years, this will payback double when it comes to <b>food quality</b>! Less people equals more time spent making and <b>paying attention</b> to YOUR food equals better food! Chances are: if you're waiting a long time, well, you're going to get rushed service and rushed food and that's just going to make you twice as unhappy. So give yourself a break, <b>plan</b> out a nice <b>weekday lunch</b> and thank yourself later! Or not. Up to you. I'm not going to tell you what to do. This isn't <b>communism</b>! (Just joking!)<br>
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Once you get inside though, you can see why they would be so popular! Lively <b>hostesses</b>, great <b>ambiance, </b>soft <b>lighting </b>and background <b>music </b>all come together to set the tone for an <b>upscale </b>dining experience. Throw in some <b>delicious</b> food and North America's <b>largest </b><a href="http://www.wem.ca/">mall</a> and it's no surprise this place is as busy as it is! Especially considering that this is a <a href="http://www.cactusclubcafe.com/">chain</a>, I'm impressed! P.S. is it just me or do you <b>love</b> the pinecone lights too?<br>
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P.S. Most dishes with the handy "RF" tag beside them are good choices if you're stuck!<br>
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The <b>prices </b>at Lux do command quite a premium with dishes like the top-of-line "Lap of Luxury" nearing triple digits; but fortunately - on this occasion at least - I managed to snag a deal on <a href="http://www.groupon.com/edmonton/">Groupon</a> for $50! Huge shout out to <b>Groupon</b> here by the way; they have great deals all the time (!), which definitely helped stomach the cost! (Did you catch that: "stomach" the cost?) I'm funny, I swear. Well, I might not be able to match the quality of Lux's puns but I hope to go head to head with their food!<br>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's Friday, Friday... Gonna get down on Friday... Ah, man, I love Fridays! Short work days, long summer evenings, and even better, last Friday managed to breathe some fresh life back into Edmonton's downtown scene! For those of you who were able to attend, What the Truck! was a food extravaganza packed to the brim with food trucks, DJ beats, good company, and warm weather galore! What could be better!? ...Well, okay okay, I might have exaggerated a little bit on that last one about the weather -- it definitely started showering near the end of the evening - but either way, it was definitely still a great night for mingling and all around good eats!</div><div><br>
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</div><div>Just open this <b>Monday</b> (!), there's a new bubble tea place in town and it's called... <b>Bubble Buzz</b>! Yeah, okay, maybe the name isn't so creative but this nifty spot on <b>Jasper </b>and <b>104th</b> has definitely got some of the tastiest bubbles in town! They're fresh - nice, sweet and soft - and with a shot of<b> Bubble Milk </b>(Bubble Tea & Milk), go down like a charm. Pretty good!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Bubble Buzz also serves <b>Hong Kong Style Milk Tea</b>, <b>Vietnamese Iced Coffee</b>, and <b>waffles</b>! So if you're in the area (or not!), come down and give it a try! (PS I think the <b>honeydew </b>is delishhh if you don't know what to get)!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/131/1603705/restaurant/Bubble-Buzz-Edmonton"><img alt="Bubble Buzz... on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1603705/biglink.gif" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 146px; width: 200px;" /></a></div></div>foodmattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064272022045314529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-465414910002919925.post-32500921699586043202011-06-26T22:05:00.012-06:002011-07-03T15:42:52.583-06:00Down in the Town: Niche<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnX4v3yRsIX638iRmiRY0X3ZHoiaY2Deo6oZr3EQMVXL41ATUpXA2KwKfBCSVOlInO9B_Dze1Qru7m_GcL9fhh0-qpwuTLJZ26UIC1p9AhBa7vMEOnNLwAct4Y0q03rQlT6O9FZl0n3s4/s1600/Niche.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnX4v3yRsIX638iRmiRY0X3ZHoiaY2Deo6oZr3EQMVXL41ATUpXA2KwKfBCSVOlInO9B_Dze1Qru7m_GcL9fhh0-qpwuTLJZ26UIC1p9AhBa7vMEOnNLwAct4Y0q03rQlT6O9FZl0n3s4/s200/Niche.jpg" width="200"></a></div>Tucked away along Jasper and 110 st., Niche (like <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/04/corso-32-snagging-reservation-for-2.html">Corso 32</a>) shies away from the busier Jasper traffic (and the public eye!) amidst all the low-rise buildings and stores that litter Jasper's street level. I was ducking in to avoid the torrid Edmonton rain that’s been pelting us over the past week when I was surprised to see such a richly adorned interior: dimly lit and cozy to be sure! Despite being a rather small restaurant with only a handful of seats, Niche’s design is undeniably modern, with small wooden tables that can be coupled together for a larger flat top or broken off into separate 2 seaters (plus a new patio)!<br>
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One of the first things you'll notice about Niche is the <b>simplicity </b>of the menu which lends itself well to a small restaurant. Rather than overextending himself, what Chef Nathan Saurette has decided to do is limit the menu to 4 core entrees (beef, duck, pork, fish) for dinner and a similar style for sandwiches at lunch. I do use the word “limit” very loosely; however, what I mean is that he <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">perfected</b> 4 dishes!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall Score:</b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/131/1568329/restaurant/Niche-Edmonton" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Niche on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1568329/biglink.gif" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 146px; width: 200px;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What’s IN (Lunch):</b><br>
Cubano – some very interesting flavours that just come together!</div><br>
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It is an absolutely <b>gorgeous</b> sunny<b> </b>day outside and I can't possibly think of a reason why you would not want to come out and down to the <a href="http://www.whatthetruck.ca/">What the Truck</a> event (today) on this lovely Friday evening! Featuring a variety of food trucks from all around the capital region, there's plenty of variety (<a href="http://www.whatthetruck.ca/eats/">eats </a>AND <a href="http://www.whatthetruck.ca/beats/">beats</a>) to choose from: waffles and mini donuts to pulled pork, even Asian cuisine! All you need is your game face and a lot of room in your stomach - that's it!<br />
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Best of all, admission is free! So whether you be a poor starving university student or just someone hanging around downtown, all you have to do is RSVP on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110243449066061">Facebook</a>, bring your eating hat and join us for some fun! I hope to see you all out there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Feature Interview with the Sous-Chef!</span></b><br>
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<b>Are there any messages you want to convey through your food to your patrons? </b><br>
"Good food doesn't have to be complicated!" [We] get a lot of produce <b>locally </b>and around the Edmonton area whenever possible.<br>
<b>In a couple words, describe what makes your restaurant, Red Ox Inn, special? </b><br>
<b>Intimate </b>setting and <b>honest </b>good food.<br>
<b>Do you personally have a favourite dish to share with our readers? </b><br>
The <b>duck</b>! ..though the <b>lamb </b>does come in a close second!<br>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Overall Score:</b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b> <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/131/1349445/restaurant/Red-Ox-Inn-Edmonton"><img alt="Red Ox Inn on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1349445/biglink.gif" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial;"></a></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What's IN: </b>Lamb </div><div style="text-align: center;">(it was a race to the finish against the pork and the two desserts though!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br>
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</div>Another year has come and gone, and once again, Slow Food Edmonton has brought us a simply sumptuous <a href="http://foodmatterstome.blogspot.com/2011/05/indulgence-2011.html">Indulgence 2011</a>. Boasting a very impressive roster including the likes of Red Ox Inn, Niche, The Marc to name a few, let's go and see what all the fuss is about!<br>
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That said, however, when someone invites me to try something new, I'm definitely not going to turn them down and it was one warm summer evening that I found myself standing outside Ruth's Chris - Hong Kong. Mmm!<br>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Now a couple things make me wonder: how is steak in Hong Kong? Moreover, how does the steak compare to Canada? Is it going to be imported? (Yes, from Australia.) Local? How does the same chain, in this case, Ruth's Chris (!), compare? Well, let's go find out!</span><br>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Overall Score (This blogger's opinion): 60/100</b></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US"><img border="0" height="45" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEoAIiYevRnXq4CBBX3kBqGPGpq-HsRshtUu7atutMwrIR_KmYO95I7ay36mFOvoOV-z8dRzgBexBW3WtgdTCrVYkNo15ySDwPxJhFRIyoQ397IiKMxAhGPMOLkrzHc1VnIzqekf87II/s200/StarGoldFull.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="50"><img border="0" height="45" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEoAIiYevRnXq4CBBX3kBqGPGpq-HsRshtUu7atutMwrIR_KmYO95I7ay36mFOvoOV-z8dRzgBexBW3WtgdTCrVYkNo15ySDwPxJhFRIyoQ397IiKMxAhGPMOLkrzHc1VnIzqekf87II/s200/StarGoldFull.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="50"><img border="0" height="45" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEoAIiYevRnXq4CBBX3kBqGPGpq-HsRshtUu7atutMwrIR_KmYO95I7ay36mFOvoOV-z8dRzgBexBW3WtgdTCrVYkNo15ySDwPxJhFRIyoQ397IiKMxAhGPMOLkrzHc1VnIzqekf87II/s200/StarGoldFull.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="50"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>What's IN:</b> Rib-Eye Steak</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br>
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