Shanghai 456 is the epitome of a “hidden gem” in Edmonton.   HIDDEN… It is located in the small cafeteria of the Edmonton Flying Club at Blatchford Airport… yes the one in city centre. The first time I went to Shanghai 456 was on a weekend. Driving down Airport Rd, the area was barren making […]

“Will cupcakes be replaced by doughnuts?” The question hanging in the Calgary air when Jelly Modern Doughnuts opened late April 2011. The concept: doughnuts redone with elevated twists on classic flavours using locally sourced, organic ingredients. Executive Chef Grayson Sherman (formerly with Saint Germain), is so committed to quality, the team makes each element of […]

For background on my Sushi Exploration Tour & information on my rating system, please see this post. First stop on my Sushi Explorations – Furusato** on Whyte Ave. Furusato came recommended by several sources – friends, co-workers, Twitter community, and Chowhound. Meeting an out-of-town friend for dinner, Furusato was a great option with its central location […]

I work in the South side. In the mornings it is a blessing – 11 minute commute, very little traffic even at 8:15am, no need to pay for or fight to find parking. But around 11:00am, when tweets start rolling in either from the abundance of downtown restaurants listing their lunch specials or from downtown workerbees tweeting the great lunches […]

We had a family BBQ this past weekend and I was trying to think of a fun dish to include for my cousins’ kids – an 8 yr old girl, two 6 yr old boys, and a 1 yr old girl. They love marshmallows and since this was a BBQ, I thought an introduction to S’mores would […]

Moving away from a city, I often find myself missing the food places. I guess that’s not surprising considering that socialization over food and preparation of meals are for many cultures a large part of the make-up. 3 months have gone by since my move from Calgary and I’ve been suffering withdrawal for many Calgary […]