Lindork’s Lists #227 – Burger Fest, Jerk Fest, Comedy Fest, lots of festivals & MORE!

Try a local burger for Downtown YEG Burgerfest! (various locations)

• Downtown YEG Burgerfest is on this week July 2-7! I just came across The Common’s epic looking burger and Rosewood Foods’ special pho-inspired burger and needed to learn more! They currently list the participating restaurants on their Instagram Story Highlight linked here, and the line-up includes special burgers from Dalla Tavola Zenari, The Common, Jack’s Burger Shack, Carne Asada, River City Revival House, Filistix, Rosewood Foods, Greta Bar, and Let’s Smash. All are $10! Enjoy.

Try the pretzels from Das Bretzelhaus (12042 107 Ave.)

• This week, subscriber Lauren E. sends this glowing recommendation for Das Bretzelhaus, who are not having the busiest time. I’ve ordered from here in past as well an have always enjoyed my pretzels! Here’s what Lauren shared:

  • “My partner and I love Das Bretzelhaus. He goes to get one every Friday and today found out that times are hard for them. Really hard. Apparently they started off really well but business has been slow, partly because of the lack of foot traffic in the area. Would you be able to put in a good word to help save this business? Their pretzels are unreal and they deserve some love. Their Montreal smoked meat one is to diiiie for!”

Visit El Fogon a few more times before they close (8026 118 Ave.)

• I’m super sad to hear that Venezuelan restaurant El Fogon is closing permanently after July 28. This family-owned eatery made amazing arepas (like a Venezuelan version of baos) with this killer green pepper sauce. They will be so missed. Making my plans to attend before they close!

Celebrate Woodshed Burgers 5-year anniversary (various locations)

• Congratulations to Woodshed Burgers on your 5-year anniversary! The restaurant—which specializes in hand-smashed burgers ground fresh daily, and prepared to order—had some burger promos on Tuesday but even if you missed it, definitely worth popping in for burgers and milkshakes at either their 124 Street, Cameron Heights west or Ellwood south Edmonton locations.

Order up Korean-style egg sandos at Tealicious Blend (11 St Anne St., St. Albert)

• While in St. Albert over the weekend I had to pop into Tealicious Blend for a Korean-style egg sandwich fix. These are BIG, delicious, saucey, buttery brioche thiccc toast sandwiches with your choice of filling, plus bubble tea, as their restaurant name indicates🧋! Can’t not order a Spam & Egg but they have lots of other flavours to choose from including my friend who ordered Spicy Beef Bulgogi, and I got a Meat Lovers to take home for Mike.

Check out Chinatown’s first ice cream shop Little Bon Bon! (9660 106 Ave.)

• Congratulations to Ailynn and Jason of Yelo’d Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe, on the opening of their latest ice cream venture—Little Bon Bon in Chinatown! The beautiful space with a mahjong-piece inspired wall menu will carry flavours exclusive to the Chinatown location. Check out my friend Sharon’s feature on the rich Chinatown history connected to the shop/owners. And go!! I am as hopeful for the vibrant Chinatown that Jason & Ailynn envision as well—and excited for how their ice cream shop will contribute to that.

• As a side note, this is literally steps away (around the corner) from my parents restaurant King Noodle House Pho Hoang, so consider going for soup then ice cream! lol

And here’s a few food events you may be interested in…

• Twice Cream is doing a KDays promotion while supplies last—get 2 free admission tickets with the purchase of one pint!

• Get tickets to Duchess Bake Shop x RGE RD Afternoon Tea on Sunday, July 7!

• Pre-sale tickets for a Taste of Edmonton are now available for purchase until July 17. You save $10 if you pre-purchase. The 40th anniversary of this beloved food festival runs July 18-28.

• Don’t miss Meuwly’s Artisan Food Market’s EAT 124 St. BINGO!

• Don’t miss The Common’s Street Car Cask series of summer drink + ride events every Thursday until October!