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3 reviews for A Taste of Edmonton
3 reviews in English
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Review from Alouise D.
Edmonton, AB
7/27/2011
This review is for the 2011 Taste of Edmonton. I know Yelp doesn't really differentiate between each year with these reviews.
A Taste of Edmonton is festival (this year it goes from July 22 to July 31) which features dishes from local restaurants and bars. Each place offers two dishes, and each dish ranges from 1 to 5 tickets. There are appetizers, main course, side dishes, salads, and desserts. A Taste of Edmonton also has beverages (non alcoholic and alcoholic) which can also be redeemed for tickets, Beverages range from 2 to 6 tickets. Each ticket costs $1. Before July 22 you could preorder a pack of 30 tickets and save 10% - which is what I did.
Some people might look at the portions, and think "wow that's quite small for 4 tickets ($4)." But I could only eat about 20 tickets worth of food before I was full. I chose not to get beverages, I was more interested in sampling the food. I actually went back on Sunday with another friend to use the rest of my tickets (plus some leftover tickets my others friends gave me). If you can't use all your tickets you can donate them.
I have several favourite dishes that I always enjoy, like the lemongrass beef skewers, and bacon wrapped scallops. However; this year I decided to go for new foods I haven't tried, or foods from restaurants I haven't been to. I don't have any dietary concerns but I liked how it was mentioned if an item was Vegetarian, Celiac friendly, and/or if it contained nuts or seafood.
My biggest complaint would be about the set up of the picnic tables on the row between along 99 Street facing the square. The tables were right at the edge of the concrete pillars, instead of being in the grassy area a few feet back. This meant this row was really crowded because you had people sitting and standing to eat, people who were just walking by/browsing and people who were ordered. I know it was rainy, but I think they could have put some thick foam mats and the picnic tables on top there. This area was the most congested, but I'm not sure what else can be done to fix the problem.
This is one of my favourite summer events, definitely something to do if you're downtown or haven't been before. As Mike said in his review it can get repetive, so I also suggest going every few years. -
Review from Mike W.
2/20/2011
The Taste of Edmonton is a great time to sample food from different ethnic groups and restaurants in Edmonton. They have a beer gardens where you can enjoy your food choices with a beer as well. You purchase tickets to redeem for food and alcohol. They have a live band for entertainment and is generally a fun time meeting people and enjoying the summer weather. I usually go every couple of years to this event. The reason for this is that I have found they do not change the vendors and entrees often enough. The food is fantastic but a different variety every year would help more. More benches to sit would be a benefit as well.
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Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
3/25/2010 1 photo
A Taste of Edmonton!
This year, A Taste of Edmonton is taking place from July 23 - August 1. This is another one of Edmonton's unique festivals that you can't miss.
This is a festival that brings together all different cultures and, most importantly, FOOD! A Taste of Edmonton showcases all of the culturally diverse food that you could possibly imagine. And it is all delicious!
You can download a map from the website to help you navigate the enormous amount of tents set up at Churchill Square.
Here's how it works:
You buy your tickets for $1 each. Each plate of food (or dessert) costs 5 tickets. It can get pretty pricey so I recommend going with a date or a friend so you can split all the different foods and get your money's worth.
You have a lot of options while at A Taste of Edmonton - and not just your food! There is A Taste of Wine tent, A Taste of Beer tent, A Taste Stage (where they always have fun live music), A Taste of Edmonton Street Market, and a Night of Artists. This festival has so much to offer!
For details on all of the different elements you can check out the website.
If you've never been, you should definitely get yourself A Taste of Edmonton!
