Edmunchie
Aug 13, 2026
Happy thursday,
Know Edmonton's best kept secret?
Dig in. |
Every August, Edmonton comes alive as Alberta on the Plate kicks off, drawing food lovers to a vibrant wave of special menus across the city.
Restaurants from Old Strathcona to the west end showcase Alberta’s bounty, grass-fed beef, prairie grains, and late-summer vegetables, crafted into creative, modern dishes.
Menus are brimming with local character, from bold bison carpaccio with foraged herbs to housemade sourdough paired with smoky sunflower butter.
Patios fill quickly as friends and newcomers alike soak in the rare chance to sample dishes from both new bistros and beloved favorites.
Chefs shine a spotlight on urban growers and micro-producers, deepening the connection between diners and their community.
This annual festival is more than a feast—it’s an invitation to explore, support local talent, and savor Edmonton’s rich culinary spirit before the weekend ends. Read More... |
(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂 |
Food and Drink |
Alberta on the Plate (Final Days): The province-wide local dining festival wraps Sunday, so this weekend is your last chance at the special menus. Date: Through Sunday, August 16, 2026 124 Grand Market (Tonight): Weekly Thursday farmers market with 60+ rotating vendors and food trucks. Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 The Grand Night Market (Friday): Dinner, local shopping, live music, and games at this evening market. Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 Edmonton Dragon Food Tour: Youth-led walking tours of Chinatown through food, culture, and story. Date: Through Monday, August 31, 2026 Callingwood Farmers' Market: Edmonton's largest outdoor market with 200+ vendors of locally grown and handcrafted goods. Date: Through Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳 |
Happy hours |
Black Pearl Seafood Bar: Late-night happy hour daily from 8 PM with $6 prosecco, $12 espresso martinis, and seafood snacks from $12. Date: Daily, 8 PM – close Blowers & Grafton – Whyte: Steps from the Fringe grounds, with $5 highballs and house lager plus $5 fish tacos in two daily windows. Date: Daily, 2 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – close Craft Beer Market: $5 house beers, highballs, and zero-proof cocktails plus $4 tacos downtown. Date: Daily 2 PM – 5 PM; Monday–Thursday 9 PM – midnight Famoso Jasper Ave: $5 house wine and benchmark beers with $10 pizzettas. Date: Daily, 2 PM – 5 PM & 8 PM – close District 102: $8 vodka highballs, bartender's choice beer, and $12 beer flights twice daily. Date: Daily, 3 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – midnight |
Want more.. much more?..😋🥳 |
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