Chartier: Quebec French Style Restaurant

Chartier: Quebec French Style Restaurant

Chartier had always been on my top list of places to try ever since hearing about their kickstarter project back in 2015 which raised over $107,000 towards the campaign. It's located about 30 minutes south of downtown Edmonton in Beaumont. My best friend took us here for my (very) belated birthday dinner. The restaurant was [...]

Buok: Fresh Korean Kitchen

Buok: Fresh Korean Kitchen

When I was working downtown, I would always look for new restaurants opening nearby. My team and I would go out almost every Friday for lunch so we've basically tried anything close to 107 Street radius. After seeing a new Korean restaurant in downtown, I just couldn't wait for them to open. Owner Henry Song [...]

Philippines meet YEG: Casa Laurel Kitchen

Philippines meet YEG: Casa Laurel Kitchen

I feel like I haven't tried much Filipino food compared to Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc. My few experiences had been at friends' houses, parties, and gatherings. I love learning about new cultures and eateries! Casa Laurel aims to promote the Filipino cuisine by using their authentic family recipes and modern culinary techniques. The space [...]