Edmonton

Tokiwa Ramen

Edmonton, Ramen /

@tokiwa_ramen⁣11978 – 104 Ave, Edmonton⁣⁣Another dining out experience before all this COVID-19 outbreak – oh, how I miss those days.⁣⁣Left: [$14] “Spicy” Black Garlic Tonkotsu – I say it with quotations because by default, this item is non-spicy. You can ask to get it spicy. It adds the perfect amount of heat for me (my tolerance isn’t even that high), while not taking away from the garlic flavour. Soup is super flavourful, and I think one of my favourite parts of eating ramen from here is the lotus root chips – if anyone knows where I can pick up a bag of this in “chips” form, let a girl know!⁣⁣Right: [$14.50] “Extra” Spicy Goma Goma – Also with quotations because hubby likes requesting it spicier than what they offer by default – though it’s not really much spicier according to him (it tends to tickle my throat and causes me to choke a bit when I take a sip of the soup). The soup base for this isn’t bad at all. My reason for not ordering it (have had it before) is because I’m not a fan of the ground meat served. I like my meat a lil’ chunkier, and not spending half the time trying to save it from dropping to the bottom of the bowl 😂⁣⁣Tokiwa has definitely grown to become one of my favourite places in Edmonton to get my ramen fix for parking convenience alone. I only wish they could last until dinner cause sometimes I crave for it then. Can’t wait to be able to eat this again.⁣⁣For more info, visit:⁣www.tokiwaramen.ca⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on April 11, 2020

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Machef

Edmonton, Korean Food /

@machefcanada, 5818 111 St, Edmonton⁣ Another addition to the Korean restaurants in Edmonton – content was taken prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. ⁣ [$13] Yukhoe – A popular item that is often featured in other IG feeds is this raw beef salad, due to its unveiling presentation. The item itself is surprisingly quite a bit smaller in person. In terms of texture, the beef is not fully thawed to maintain the desired shape for presentation purposes, but the exterior is soft, and has a slight bite in the middle of each “strand”. Flavour wise, there was a touch of sweetness that complimented beef really well.⁣⁣[$37] Rocky Mountain Bulgogi – This comes out on a portable gas burner with all the ingredients already in a shallow pot ready to boil. There’s glass noodles underneath, with vegetables and thinly sliced beef piled on top. The beef was very tender – we were told the beef was specially prepared in advance and pre-marinated for hours to obtain the flavour and texture it has.⁣⁣[$27] Jjok-Galbi – This was a special featured on the day we went. The ribs were extremely flavourful, but the meat was also very tender and was basically fall off the bone.⁣ Extremely pleased with this meal, and very happy with all the items we decided to try. The ribs were pretty amazing and I hope they add that to the menu. Adding honey toast to the dessert menu would be nice too 😂⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on April 5, 2020

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Valentine’s Day at Cafe Amore Bistro

Edmonton, Italian Restaurants /

@cafeamorebistro 10807 106 Ave, Edmonton⁣⁣A long time favourite restaurant of ours. I somehow lucked out getting a reservation for this place – literally everything was fully booked even ONE WEEK in advance. I still remember when we first found this hidden gem years ago before they relocated closer to downtown and expanded the space to what it is today.⁣⁣After being with my husband for so many years, and now a foodie, Valentine’s Day became an excuse for me to create content (besides, love shouldn’t be just celebrated on the one commercial holiday of the year).⁣ [$29] Carbonara – In a previous post, I mentioned trying this pasta out since they no longer offer their daily specials, the vongole (on Friday’s). I’m obviously really pleased with this, so I’ve ordered again, served using linguine. It’s a dish that’s so simple, yet can be easily messed up by scrambling the egg yolk sauce if not done right. It’s one of the few places I know of that offer this particular classic Italian dish. As usual, always satisfied. ⁣ [$29] Spicy Marsala – Hubby loves his spicy food, so he chose this. Chicken was meaty, perfectly cooked, and sauce had a nice mushroom-y flavour (not overpowering). Really recommend this one if you want a nice spicy kick.⁣⁣ [$18] Baked Papa Guiseppe Meatballs – First time trying this particular appetizer, and it was AMAZING. The tomato sauce wasn’t too tomato-ey, the meatballs were extremely tender with the right amount of cheesiness. I’m pretty sure after each bite, I literally kept saying, “Omg, this is so good…”😂 ⁣ Always a highly praised restaurant and consistent in flavour. ⁣⁣For more information on this restaurant, you can visit:⁣⁣www.cafeamorebistro.ca⁣⁣If you celebrate V-Day, what did you eat?⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on February 28, 2020

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The Cave Paleo Beastro

Edmonton, Paleo /

@thecavepaleobeastro , 6104 104 St, Edmonton⁣⁣Rather than going out dining to a restaurant that’s trending on IG, we wanted to try something different.⁣ [$16.20] Mussels – This was served with crostini’s on the side. There was a ton of flavour in the sauce, and the mussels were perfectly cooked. The crostini’s were a good texture as well; a crispy exterior, but the interior was still able to absorb the sauce. I only wished there was more to dip the sauce with 😂⁣ [$26.10] Braised Beef – Very impressed by how extremely tender the meat was. ⁣The vegetables paired well with the beef and added different textures to meal.⁣ [$25.20] Lamb – This was just as tender, and didn’t taste gamy at all. This was basically “fall off the bone” tender. Again, similar vegetables were served on the side that still had a bite to it, but still tender at the same time.⁣ I don’t think I’ve ever been to a “paleo” restaurant before? Needless to say, we both enjoyed our meals and were pleasantly surprised by how tender the meats were. ⁣⁣More information, check out:⁣www.the-cave.ca⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on March 27, 2020

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First Church’s Chicken to Open in North Edmonton!

Edmonton, Fast food /

@churchstexaschickenca , 15256 127 ST⁣ [$28.99] 8 Piece Combo w/ 1 Large Side & 4 Honey-Butter Biscuits – In terms of the chicken, size and flavour is about the same as Pop Eyes, in my opinion. This is going to be biased, but I’ve always been a fan of crinkle cut fries…so when I found out they offered it, I was more excited to try it for that reason alone! Their biscuits are hands down better than Pop Eye’s – sweetness on the outside is very appetizing and just ridiculously delicious, whereas with Pop Eyes, I was kind of confused with the flavour initially (is it just me?). Not like it was bad, but it was DIFFERENT, if ya know what I mean. 😅⁣ I’d say overall, my first impression of the food was pretty good – it definitely lived up to the hype. I’d try it again.⁣⁣For more information about Church’s Chicken, visit:⁣⁣www.churchschicken.ca⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on March 13, 2020

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with YEG Cream Tarts

Edmonton, Home Business - Bakery /

@yeg_creamtarts, Edmonton⁣ Did you guys think I spent Valentine’s Day without having dessert?!⁣⁣My niece actually had a cream tart for her first birthday, and it was legit, 💣 . It’s so good that even though I was able to bring back home leftovers from her birthday, I ordered one for ourselves for Valentine’s Day (the things you do for the gram).⁣ [$60] Heart Shaped Cream Tart⁣(please be advised ymmv as the price depends on size and complexity of the design)⁣I have nothing but good things to say about this tart. It’s almost too pretty to eat! ❤️ Really like the texture and the sweetness is just right for me. Be prepared though..if you’re lactose intolerant, may find yourself on the toilet later, totally worth it😛⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram on March 7, 2020

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Burger Village

Burgers, Edmonton /

@burgervillagealberta 6187 Currents Drive, Edmonton⁣⁣A newly opened burger joint located in the Currents of Windermere in Edmonton. They claim that they use all organic, all natural, antibiotic free, and hormone free (and the list goes on…) ingredients.⁣ All burgers come with a side of fries.⁣ [$18.50] Village California Mystery – Of the two burgers we tried, this one was definitely messier because of the sauce and guacamole. I ordered this burger with a brioche bun, and regular (no seasoning) fries. The burger was good, but there was nothing in particular that made the burger itself stand out. I ordered it specifically for the guacamole, but don’t really think it “added” much to the burger in terms of flavour.⁣⁣[$19.99] Village Jalo Pkwy – This burger was also ordered with a brioche bun and cajun fries. I saw this one as well on the menu, but it had an egg…I normally love a runny egg, but not in a burger just because it gets way too messy (and it’s gross when you got nails 😕). The egg was well done and actually worked out for this burger. What really stood out to me about this burger though, was the BBQ Sauce. Anyone that knows me well, knows I’m not a fan of anything BBQ flavoured, but this one’s a real game changer. I definitely enjoyed this more than my own burger, and super glad we decided to cut the burgers in half so the other can try.🤣⁣ In conclusion, we both enjoyed our meals, and it’s nice to see a wide variety of different burgers, but would it be a burger joint I’d go on a “regular basis”? Likely not. There are other fast food competitors in the area that do offer “burgers” for a fraction of the cost. Are they as “health cautious” options? Probably not, but I think for some crowds, the cost of the meal is a deal breaker. ⁣⁣I can definitely see myself coming back with some friends for a night out or to try another burger to create more content, but not for everyday.⁣⁣For more information and their menu, please check out:⁣⁣www.burgervillage.com⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram February 22, 2020

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Cloud Cakes by Auntie Lou

Edmonton, Pastry & Bakery Shops /

@cloudcakesbyauntielou 6861 170 St, Edmonton⁣ [$11] Japanese Cheesecake 🍮(Original flavour) – A highly raved and made popular by @yegcravings, a Japanese cheesecake! The moment she mentioned it was comparable to Uncle Tetsu, I knew I needed to get my hands on this. Personally, I’m not a fan of traditional cheesecakes as I find them too rich and dense for my liking, until I had Uncle Tetsu about a year and a half ago in Toronto, I was M I N D B L O W N – I actually ended up buying one to bring back to Edmonton 🤣🤣⁣⁣Anyway, it’s been awhile since I’ve had it, but I’d say this one tastes pretty similar to Uncle Tetsu. My only criticism is I wish it was bigger. I felt like I could have literally finished it in one sitting (and not because I’m a savage), but I tried reaaaaaaalllly hard to eat mini pie shapes of it for a few days until finally finishing it😅. Other than that, it tasted really good. ⁣⁣They sell a matcha flavour one as well that I’d like to try sometime. Unfortunately when I ordered it, they were having some technical difficulties with making it – so I shall be back soon 😎⁣⁣Lastly, Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ ! Single or couples, hope everyone is enjoying it with their loved ones😘⁣⁣#helencaneat Originally published on Instagram February 14, 2020

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District 102 Sneak Peek Media Night

Edmonton, Sneak Peek Media Nights /

@district102official 10222 102 St, Edmonton⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Congratulations to District 102 for the grand opening, and thank you for having us during the VIP sneak peek event!⁣⁣⁣First launch party ever and I had no idea what to expect…for sure I wanted to capture some footage – next time we’ll have to bring our gimbal so the panning is smoother… 😅⁣ A new restaurant which is located on the second floor of Edmonton’s City Centre Mall downtown, that use local and organic suppliers whenever possible.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣The atmosphere was like a restaurant/lounge. You can either be seated at the bar, couch, or in the dining area.⁣ We had the opportunity of sampling tons of great food, and drinks as well from @glowjuicery, a participating vendor throughout the night. They were serving a choice of either Pure Green or Earthy Glow – I personally enjoyed Earth Glow most. ⁣ To learn more about this restaurant and what their menu has to offer, you can find more information from their website at:⁣⁣⁣⁣www.district102.ca⁣⁣ Originally published on Instagram on February 8, 2020

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