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Recent stories about food

A woman holds a tray of drinks in front of a pink wall decorated with photos of dogs.
business food

Tequila! Veteran cocktail purveyor opening agave bar to transport patrons to Mexico City

Niki Willis is opening her first bar after more than 25 years working at places like The Common, Fu's Repair Shop, and Dolly's Cocktail Bar.

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Diners sit at a table filled with South Indian food as a camera person looks on.
food business

As butter chicken odyssey nears goal, Singh is giving back to the community

Viral food reviewer Ramneek Singh is organizing a GoFundMe for Chutney, which was one of 25 businesses damaged by arson at the Mill Woods 34 Plaza in April.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Premier attacks Journal and Herald for bringing Aaron Sapiro to Alberta."
history food

A moment in history: Aug. 1, 1923

On this day in 1923, Alberta's premier was angry at the Edmonton Journal for financing and hosting a speaking tour. But despite the premier's anger, the speaker and their tour would eventually have a massive impact on Alberta's economy.

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Four smiling people pose in a restaurant kitchen.
food business

Why Edmonton food brands love to pop up

A new pop-up venue called The Hub on Whyte Avenue and the latest round of the Vagabond pop-up at Under the High Wheel are just two of several culinary pop-ups emerging across Edmonton this summer.

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A "road closed" sign in the foreground, and food trucks, picnic tables, and games in the background, in front of the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market.
city council business

City starts phasing in pedestrian takeover of 83 Ave

The street in front of the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market will be closed to vehicles nearly every weekend from the middle of July until the end of August as the city phases in a complete pedestrianization of 83 Avenue.

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A Strathcona County ambulance, parked on the side of the road with trees behind it
engagement food

Calls for public engagement: Budgets, entertainment district, ambulances

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about budgets, a proposed entertainment district, and Strathcona County's ambulance service.

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Ground-level view of a forest fire, filled with smoke, with a line of flames along the ground and climbing the trees
engagement climate change

Calls for public engagement: Entertainment district, wildfire strategy, open spaces

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about entertainment districts, parks, urban wildfire planning, and more.

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Three seated people smile while toasting with plastic cups on an outdoor bench.
city council downtown

City chose single-use plastics for its entertainment districts despite bylaw and concerns

The City of Edmonton requires patrons in its entertainment districts downtown to use single-use plastic cups despite the concerns of its operating partner and its own efforts to reduce single-use plastics through a dedicated bylaw, Taproot has learned.

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Google Maps screenshot showing 78 Avenue between 100 Street and 99 Street
engagement parks

Calls for public engagement: Windermere park, Happy Beer Street

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about parks, entertainment districts, and more

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