When it comes to food and drink, Edmonton has something for everyone. Want to dine out an evening over fine wine, or do you fancy a quick bite at a local café? In Edmonton, it’s all possible. You can taste the real atmosphere of Edmonton during one of the many food tours.
Want a special authentic experience? Then dine at one of the restaurants where chefs at the helm are descended from the original inhabitants of the Edmonton area. Brad and Cindy Lazarenko are Métis and organize “Indigenous Mondays,” on this day the “Three Sister” ingredients take center stage. These are: corn, squash and beans. These are naturally abundant in the region and play in crucial role in the culture of the original inhabitants. There are still many‘Indigenous Chefs,’ so plenty to choose from!
During this 3-hour food tour, you’ll enjoy as many as 6 to 10 tastings! In addition, the guides will tell interesting stories about the history, art and daily life in Edmonton‘s “foodie neighborhoods. Tour participants will have the chance to meet local chefs and entrepreneurs who all contribute to the culinary reputation Edmonton has built. After the tour, you will have eaten great food and know the city a lot better. Albert Food Tours knows how to connect the cultural and the culinary perfectly. The tour goes through the Old Strathcona neighborhood, which is the oldest neighborhood in the city.
With this Alberta Food Tour, meet your guide at MEAT restaurant in Old Strathcona where you’ll enjoy Eggs Benedict, hash browns, orange juice and coffee. Sweet tooths can enjoy an oven-fresh cookie at Sugared and Spiced Bakery. Then it’s time for another treat at Ohana Donuterie. Enjoy diverse flavors at Made by Marcus ice-creamery and sip a signature chai tea at Remedy Café. This tour is great if you want to learn more about Edmonton’s history, art and architecture while walking through the city with a local.There are many more options for a delicious brunch.
This tour is especially for beer lovers. Edmonton Brewery Tours takes guests on a journey through the local thriving craft beer scene! As they tour multiple breweries, sample many different beers, each with their own unique, local story.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring foodie , Get Cooking teaches cooking classes in a relaxed, intimate setting. You’ll learn all about food from Thai to Italian, French Bistro and more. There is guaranteed to be a class to suit your palate. It is also possible to take group classes.
After a short drive north of Edmonton, you’ll find yourself among lush pumpkin fields, rows of sprouting vegetables and beautifully manicured gardens. The local Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm offer a perfect setting where you can enjoy all kinds of events throughout the year, including the Fire Roasters Culinary Adventure for groups.
The Old Red Barn is located on a family farm. This restaurant offers a “Taste of The Farm” experience in the heart of the farm. This unique dining experience takes place outside on the porch, or in the upper attic of the 1950’s barn. Overlook the peaceful Whitemud Creek and picturesque fields as you enjoy your dinner. The Old Red Barn focuses on locally produced food, supporting local farmers and teaching you how food is produced on the farm.
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