N o frequently arranged Food Notes tonight– in between introducing Chinatown Dining Week and Emily’s birthday celebrations, I’m offering myself the night off. However I did believe it was a great chance to lastly publish my individual highlights from 2022. Thanks for checking out!

In 2022, I dined inside a lot more than in the previous 2 years, however even that implied consuming in around a lots times. My household still hasn’t resumed pre-pandemic routines, however in all sincerity, I did not understand just how much happiness I ‘d continue to discover in having picnics outdoors, and with young kids, welcoming the large benefit of consuming in our own area.

We likewise stayed near to house for getaways, striking up some familiar areas. Staycations will certainly remain in our collection for several years to come, even now after travel constraints have actually reduced. The pandemic has actually made us much more grateful for what we can access simply a couple of hours from Edmonton.

However above all, 2022 will be kept in mind as the year our household ended up being 4. Things have not been the very same considering that Elizabeth got here in August, as Mack and I gotten used to having a newborn once again, and Emily turned into her function as huge sis. However we’re eagerly anticipating brand-new experiences as a household quickly enough!

Here are a few of my preferred food-related memories of 2022:

Mack and I had our very first in-person date at a dining establishment inside in more than 2 years. We had actually been welcomed to attempt Hayloft, a brand-new steakhouse that opened in 2022. Some meals are simply implied to be taken in hot at the table, and completely prepared steak is one such plate.

Media night at Hayloft

We likewise had a terrific night out together at Fu’s Service center, a cool and scrumptious location. I liked the story behind the dining establishment.

Bites from Fu’s

With Emily in tow, we had a fantastic meal at Otto in the summer season as I ended up work prior to beginning my maternity leave. Those garlic french fries, however.

Emily hamming it up at Otto

Otto was among the dining establishments represented on the #YEGFoodFaves list I dealt with with Linda in the fall (I was intensely drawing up my areas while Ellie took a snooze unreliably as a 2 month old). Kasey Ramen’s fantastic packages likewise make a look on the list– I’m so delighted I found them in 2022.

Kasey Ramen in the house

I was likewise truly happy with reaching our five-year turning point with Chinatown Dining Week. It’s never ever an offered for any occasion, and much more unique for a completely volunteer-run effort.

Testing Kim Fat’s chicken skins

Jack’s Hamburger Shack, which opened Downtown at the end of 2021, has actually become our go-to for take-out. I like their hangover hamburger, and Emily loves their cinnamon toast crunch milkshake.

Jack’s al fresco

We went back to Meadow Creek Inn for our yearly retreat, with Emily now being old adequate to keep in mind it. Their breakfasts are constantly something to eagerly anticipate.

Breakfast at Meadow Creek Inn

And though not a food-related memory, I need to end on sharing a picture of Elizabeth, though I make certain there will be more to come in the future!

Elizabeth Fengyi (楓怡) Male

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Sharon is an Edmonton-based blog writer who has actually been blogging about food considering that 2006. View all posts by Sharon Yeo.

Released January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023