Capital Region Rocks the Food World

by Carla Howatt

Fiona Beland-Quest at Savour Strathcona

I would never call myself a foodie, that is  something I leave to those who know the  difference between iceberg lettuce and  escarole.

However, as anyone who has met me  knows, I love my food! It doesn’t much  matter if it is steak and potatoes, pizza, Thai  or East Indian, as long as it doesn’t involve  insects I’m all over it.

Luckily, I have lived in the Capital Region  almost my entire life and so I’ve been able  to satisfy my food cravings quite easily.

Sherwood Park has Forza,  a small Italian trattoria, Pasta Pantry for homemade pasta, New Asian Village for delicious East Indian food.

There are exotic wines to be found at Baseline Wines,  delicious Greek dining at Vicky’s and fine dining at Café de Ville.

Greek Dining at Vicky's

When I am further north than Sherwood Park, I love to visit the The River House in St. Albert and enjoy their crispy rabbit croquette or soy lime beef short rib, as well as enjoying beautiful surroundings.

While in Spruce Grove, check out the retro style dining of Jack’s Drive-In or Redline Diner. If you are looking for some good homestyle cooking for breakfast or lunch, visit The Loft Restaurant at Sandyview Farms, located right above their deli.

It isn’t just the restaurants that make the Capital Region such a gastronomical delight, it is also the food events like Savour Strathcona, Taste of Edmonton a corn fest and a Heritage Festival.

In the Capital Region there are even several businesses and organizations that exist just to make the most of the wonderful food world we live in. Organizations like Dishcrawl  and Cravings, a culinary adventure company in Sherwood Park.

So whatever you happen to be craving, satisfaction isn’t far away, because the Capital Region rocks the food world!

This article was written in response to the Capital Region Rocks initiative started by FusedLogic.

Adventure on the High Teas!

Dreaming of a time when having a cup of tea in the afternoon was a grand affair? Yearning to sip tea like royalty?

Well here is your chance! 15 Adventurers will be transported to a time gone by. Ladies, put on your loveliest chapeau. Gentlemen, perhaps a cravat? Sip tea, nibble on cucumber sandwiches, scones and cream, shortbread and dainty squares. Learn about the traditions behind serving high tea and enjoy a grand afternoon on Whyte Avenue. Afterwards, you may choose to stroll down the Avenue and take in some great Fringe entertainment too!
 
Where?

Cally's Teas

10151 Whyte Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta

When?

Aug. 25, 2013 at 2 p.m.

Menu

A choice of one of four teas, scones, fresh cream and lovely jam. Cucumber sandwiches, savory shortbread and goat cheese and a variety of dainty squares.
 

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