When it comes to food and drink, Edmonton has something for everyone. Do you want to spend an evening dining over fine wine or do you fancy a quick bite at a café? In Edmonton, it’s all possible. You can taste the real atmosphere of Edmonton during one of the many food tours.
Being Dutch, of course we love biking. There are plenty of food tours to choose from by bike. Get on your steel steed and taste all the goodies Edmonton has to offer on the Edmonton Food Bike Tour or go for the electric bike version: Food Electric Bike Tour. On Fridays, themed tours are regularly offered. For example, you can do the Donut Bike Tour or the Festival Food Bike Tour. In short, there is a suitable bike tour for every occasion. It is the perfect way to meet new people.
On this 2.5-hour Alberta Food Tour, you’ll meet your guide at MEAT restaurant in Old Strathcona, where you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, hash browns, orange juice and coffee. Sweet tooths can then enjoy an oven-fresh cake at Sugared and Spiced Bakery. After that, it’s time for another treat at Ohana Donuterie. Sample a variety of flavors at Made by Marcus ice-creamery and enjoy a classic Edmonton beverage: the 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 guide and tasting all the sweets!
If you’re looking for Edmonton’s local flavor, RGE RD is the place to be. Everything here is about passion and quality Alberta produce. Chef Blair Lebsack’s philosophy is based on local, healthy and honest ingredients. His restaurant is more than a place to eat, it is a true meeting place. Since 2013, the rustic 60-seat restaurant just outside downtown Edmonton has been inviting guests to “eat off the beaten path,” sourcing ingredients from small-scale producers and farmers in the region. The menu features game, sustainable fish, seasonal vegetables and local grains. Of course, accompanied by fine wines, delicious cocktails and local beers.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring foodie , Get Cooking runs cooking classes in a relaxed, intimate setting. You’ll learn all about food here: from Thai and Italian to French 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 provides 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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