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"Edmonton's big Controversy: Butter Candle Mania Swirls City"
"Edmonton's big Controversy: Butter Candle Mania Swirls City"
Get ready to light up your days with Edmonton's latest 'Butter Candle' craze! 🔥✨
Edmunchie
Jan 15, 2026
Another thursday and new year are here!
let's go!
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Edmonton’s food scene is shining with the rise of the butter candle, a creative holiday centerpiece made from seasoned butter that melts into a savory dip for bread as it burns.
Popularized by social media, this interactive trend has local restaurants and markets buzzing.
The JW Marriott Edmonton recently hosted culinary workshops, where guests crafted their own aromatic butter candles, blending herbs and spices for a personal touch.
Meanwhile, the Butterdome Craft Sale showcased artisans offering pre-made candles in flavors like garlic-rosemary and honey-cinnamon, perfect for holiday tables.
Local chefs at L’OCA Quality Market have also added edible candles to their menus, delighting diners with both taste and spectacle.
As New Year’s Eve nears, Edmontonians are eagerly embracing this delicious, decorative trend, whether by attending festive workshops or making their own at home.
The city is aglow, making the butter candle the season’s must-try culinary hit. Read More... |
(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂 | ||
Food and Drink |
Traditional Slavic Food at Deep Freeze: Savor authentic perogies, borscht, and cabbage rolls served in the festival’s cultural village. Date: January 17 – 18, 2026 Location: 118 Avenue Cost: Pay-per-item Click for details
Wine Wars III: Round 2: A fun, competitive wine-paired dinner where guests vote to pick the winning wine for each course. Date: January 16 – 18, 2026 Location: Various partner restaurants Cost: Paid (Reservation required) Click for details
Sugar Shack (Cabane à Sucre): Part of the French-Canadian cultural celebrations, enjoy maple taffy made on snow. Date: January 17 – 18, 2026 Location: Deep Freeze Festival Cost: Low cost Click for details
Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market: Sample local cheeses, meats, and baked goods while meeting the producers. A great way to eat local for free (admission). Date: Saturday 9–3, Sunday 11–3 Location: 10305 97 St NW Cost: Free admission Click for details
Old Strathcona Food Walk: A self-guided tour of the iconic neighborhood's best bakeries and bistros. Date: Daily Location: Whyte Avenue area Cost: Free to walk; pay-per-item Click for details |
(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳 | ||
Happy hours |
El Beso: Enjoy fantastic deals on tacos and margaritas during their daily happy hour in a stylish downtown setting. Date: Daily (Check for 3 PM – 6 PM) Location: 10432 Jasper Ave Cost: Low cost Click for details
Craft Beer Market: Huge selection of draft beers with significant discounts on food and drink during their late-afternoon happy hour. Date: Daily (2 PM – 5 PM) Location: 10030 107 St NW Cost: $5–$7 items Click for details
The Common: Elevated pub food and craft cocktails with a refined happy hour menu. Date: Weekdays & early weekends Location: 9910 109 St NW Cost: Low cost Click for details
Julio's Barrio: Famous for "Bulldogs," their happy hour offers great prices on snacks and drinks on the lively Whyte Ave. Date: Daily Location: 10450 82 Ave NW Cost: Low cost Click for details
Rocky Mountain Icehouse: Cozy atmosphere with Southern-inspired food and local brews at happy hour prices. Date: Daily Location: 10516 Jasper Ave Cost: Low cost Click for details |
Want more.. much more?..😋🥳 | ||
Meetups, Night life, Family, and other events |
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