MORE THAN MEAT + POTATOES

MORE THAN MEAT + POTATOES Grande Prairie’s Emerging Culinary Scene

Story and Photos by Rumble Alberta Influencers Rheannon Green and Tannis Baker, of Food Tourism Strategies Inc.

It is no secret that Alberta has a long history with meat and potatoes. With strong prairie roots, hearty meals play an important part of daily life to make sure that you have enough energy to get through the day.

The Grande Prairie region is no different – lots of farmland, lots of hardworking ladies and gents looking for simple meals full of protein and energy. What you might not know is that the region has a bustling local food scene that may just be Alberta’s best kept secret.

Centered in Grande Prairie and reaching out to surrounding communities like Fairview and Watino, this region is transitioning into a food lovers paradise.

The key to this shift is the growing sense of community amongst both the businesses and the public. A growing sense of support, and a heartfelt desire to work together to lift each other up is strong in the region.

Whether they are lifelong locals or recent transplants, the community spirit is coming out in spades. You will see a lot of the same farms and producers popping up on various menus across the region, like Broken Tine Orchard out of Rio Grande that is building the market for haskap berries all across Alberta, and Grain Bin Brewing, who is highlighting the unique flavours of the north in their craft beers.

46 Our Alberta Touring Mag© Inspired Local Eats

With Alberta leading the country in ranching and production of beef, pork and bison, you know there is going to be some great barbeque.

Better Than Fred’s brings authentic Tennessee BBQ to Grande Prairie. Finger licking, fall off the bone, delicious smoked meats with all the fixings.

Add in some signature creations like the Jar-B-Que