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🍨 Is This Family's Gelato Worth the Hype — or Just Overhyped Scoops?
Scoop up the sweetness! 🍨 Shooby's Gelato is the family-owned frozen gem you need to try!
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Aug 6, 2026

Happy thursday,

 

Gelato is this week's highlight..!

 

Dig in.

A new family-owned gelato shop in south Edmonton is capturing attention with small-batch, artisanal ice creams and sorbets crafted from treasured family recipes.

 

Located near 101st Street NW, the shop stands out for its warm welcome and commitment to the community, featuring local art, friendly staff, and a cozy, home-like vibe.

 

Signature flavors showcase Alberta’s best—think Saskatoon berry, tart rhubarb, and vegan, dairy-free sorbets—while collaborations with local partners keep the menu inventive.

 

The business is quickly becoming a gathering spot, with neighbors chatting over cones, families flocking in, and younger locals hosting gelato-themed meetups.

 

With roots in farmers markets and a strong focus on transparency, the owners remain hands-on, fostering a sense of authenticity and pride that’s energizing the area’s culinary scene.

 

As summer arrives, lines out the door signal that Edmonton’s food landscape is embracing local flavor and tradition in the sweetest way.


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(Free tastings/samples where noted)🍟🥂

Food and Drink

St. Albert Ribfest: The Western Canada Rib Fest Tour serves ribs, brisket, and BBQ favourites all weekend with free admission.

Date: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Location: Century Casino Grounds, 24 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert
Cost: Free admission
Click for details

 

Alberta on the Plate: A province-wide dining festival featuring local farmers, ranchers, and chefs, launching this Friday at participating restaurants.

Date: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Location: Various restaurants, Alberta
Cost: Varies
Click for details

 

124 Grand Market: The 124 Street farmers market runs weekly with 60+ rotating vendors and food trucks.

Date: Through Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: 124 Street area, Edmonton
Cost: Free
Click for details

 

The Grand Night Market: Grab dinner, shop local, and catch live music and games at this evening market.

Date: Through Friday, September 25, 2026
Location: Various venues, Edmonton
Cost: Free
Click for details

 

Callingwood Farmers' Market: Edmonton's largest outdoor market with 200+ vendors of locally grown and handcrafted goods.

Date: Through Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location: The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 Street
Cost: Free
Click for details

(Discounted drinks – no free options typically)😋🥳

Happy hours

Black Pearl Seafood Bar: Late-night happy hour daily from 8 PM to close, with $6 prosecco, $12 espresso martinis, and seafood snacks like king crab mushroom caps ($12) and lobster ravioli ($14).

Date: Daily, 8 PM – close
Location: 10132 104 St NW, Downtown
Cost: Drinks from $6, food from $12
Click for details

 

Blowers & Grafton – Whyte: Halifax-style eats with $5 highballs and house lager, $5 fish tacos, and donair egg rolls during two daily windows.

Date: Daily, 2 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – close
Location: 10550 82 Ave NW, Whyte Ave
Cost: Drinks from $5, food from $5
Click for details

 

Craft Beer Market: $5 house beers, highballs, and zero-proof cocktails, plus $4 tacos and $8 happy hour burgers downtown.

Date: Daily 2 PM – 5 PM; Monday–Thursday 9 PM – midnight
Location: 10013 101A Ave, Downtown
Cost: Drinks from $5, food from $4
Click for details

 

Confederation Lounge (Fairmont Hotel Macdonald): Alberta beers for $10 and appetizers in one of the city's most historic rooms.

Date: Sunday–Friday, 2 PM – 4 PM & 10 PM – midnight
Location: 10065 100 St NW, Downtown
Cost: Drinks from $10, food from $11
Click for details

 

District 102: $8 vodka highballs and bartender's choice beer, $12 beer flights, twice daily.

Date: Daily, 3 PM – 5 PM & 9 PM – midnight
Location: 10222 102 St NW, Downtown
Cost: Drinks from $8
Click for details

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