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Best Fried Chicken
Indie: Boulangerie Bonjour | 8608-99 St | 780.433.5924 | yvanchartrand.com 2nd place: Bon Ton Bakery 3rd place: Breadland
STARTERS
Best Appetizers
Multiple locations: The Keg | kegsteakhouse.com Indie: El Cortez | 8230 Gateway Blvd | 780.760.0200 | elcortezcantina.com 2nd place: Woodwork 3rd place: Block 1912
Best Soups
Multiple locations: TIE–Fife N’ Dekel, Careit Urban Deli Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: The Sequel Cafe 3rd place: TIE–Under the Highwheel, Swiss 2 Go, Prairie Noodle Shop
Best Salads
Multiple locations: The Chopped Leaf | choppedleaf.ca Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: TIE–The Next Act, Greenhouse
Best Nachos
Multiple locations: Brewsters | brewsters.ca Indie: Julio’s Barrio | 10450-82 Ave | 780.431.0774 | juliosbarrio.com 2nd place: The Next Act 3rd place: Dadeo
Best Bakery
Multiple locations: COBS Bread Bakery | cobsbread.com Indie: Duchess Bake Shop | 10718-124 St | 780.488.4999 | duchessbakeshop.com 2nd place: TIE–Bon Ton Bakery, Bonjour Bakery 3rd place: Whimsical Cake Studio
Best Bread
Multiple locations: COBS Bread Bakery | cobsbread.com
Best Chicken Wings
Multiple locations: Wild Wing | wildwingrestaurants.com Indie: TIE–Dadeo, Three Boars 2nd place: The Next Act
Best Wings Night
COMFORT FOOD
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Multiple locations: Hudsons Canada’s Pub | hudsonscanadaspub.com
Best Chili
Multiple locations: Tim Horton’s | timhortons.com Indie: TIE–Dirt Bag Café, Sugarbowl
Best Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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MEAT
Indie: Northern Chicken | 10704-124 St | 780.756.2239 | northchickenyeg.com 2nd place: The Next Act 3rd place: Urban Diner
Best BBQ
Indie: MEAT | 8216-104 St | 587.520.6338 | meatfordinner.com 2nd place: Smokehouse BBQ 3rd place: Sloppy Hoggs
Best Comfort Food Best Steaks Indie: Phil’s Fudge Factory | philsfudge.com 2nd place: Dadeo 3rd place: TIE–MEAT, The Next Act
Best Fish & Chips BAKED GOODS
Multiple locations: Coco Deep Fried Chicken | cocochicken.ca Indie: Northern Chicken | 10704-124 St | 780.756.2239 | northchickenyeg.com 2nd place: Seoul Fried Chicken 3rd place: MEAT
Multiple locations: Brits Fish and Chips | britsfishandchipsab.com Indie: Grandin Fish ‘N’ Chips | 9902-109 St | 780.250.3474 | grandinfish.ca 2nd place: TIE–The Atlantic Kitchen, Back Home Fish & Chips
Multiple locations: The Keg | kegsteakhouse.com Indie: The Marc | 9940-106 St | 780.429.2828 | themarc.ca 2nd place: Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar 3rd place: TIE–Atlas Steak + Fish, Hardware Grill, RGE RD
Best Butcher Indie: ACME Meats | 9570-76 Ave | 780.433.1812 | acmemeatmarket.ca 2nd place: Ben’s Meats & Deli 3rd place: Real Deal Meats
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Bacon Best Place Best Tacos for the Meat Sweats Indie: The Local Omnivore | 10933-120 St | 780.660.1051 | thelocalomnivore.com 2nd place: TIE–Irvings Farm Fresh, ACME Meat 3rd place: Tzin Wine and Tapas
Best Seafood
Indie: MEAT | 8216-104 St | 587.520.6338 | meatfordinner.com 2nd place: Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse 3rd place: Sloppy Hoggs Roed Hus BBQ
Best African
Multiple locations: Red Lobster | redlobster.ca Indie: Black Pearl Seafood | 10132-104 St | 780.705.7887 | blackpearlseafood.ca 2nd place: Sabor 3rd place: Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Indie: Langano Skies | 9920-82 Ave | 780.432.3334 | langanoskies.com
AROUND THE WORLD
Best Sushi
Multiple locations: Kyoto Japanese Cuisine Indie: Japonais Bistro | 11806 Jasper Ave | 780.760.1616 | jasponaisbistro.ca 2nd place: Sumo Sumo Sushi Bar & Grill 3rd place: Dorinku
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Best Ukrainian Indie: Uncle Ed’s | 4824-118 Ave | 780.471.1010
Best French
Multiple locations: Jumbo Dim Sum & Dining | 10451-170 St | 780.481.3838 | jumbodimsum.ca Indie: Golden Rice Bow Chinese Restaurant | 5365 Gateway Blvd | 780.435.3388 | goldenricebowl.ca 2nd place: TIE–Tasty Noodle, Beijing Beijing
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Indie: Sofra Authentic Turkish Restaurant | 10345-106 St | 780.423.3044 2nd place: TIE–La Shish, Co Co Di
Best Pasta
Best Dim Sum
Alberta Avenue Community Centre
Mediterranean
Best Greek
Multiple locations: Chianti Café | chianticafe.ca Indie: Uccellino | 10349 Jasper Ave | 780.426.0346 | uccellino.ca 2nd place: Corso 32 3rd place: TIE–Cibo Bistro, Café Amore
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Best Tapas
Multiple locations: Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar | sabor.ca Indie: Tzin Wine and Tapas | 10115-104 St | 780.428.8948 | tzin.ca 2nd place: Three Boars
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Multiple locations: Taco Time | tacotimecanada.com Indie: Tres Carnales | 10119100A St | 780.429.0911 | trescarnales.com 2nd place: El Cortez 3rd place: Huma Mexican Restaurant
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Multiple locations: OPA! Of Greece | opasouvlaki.ca Indie: Yiannis Taverna | 1044482 Ave | 780.433.6768 | yiannistavern.ca 2nd place: Koutouki 3rd place: TIE–Oil Lamp, Mythos, Urban Greek
Indie: Chartier | 5012-50 St | 780.737.3633 | dinechartier.com 2nd place: The Marc 3rd place: Café Bicyclette
Best Italian
Multiple locations: Chianti | chianticafe.ca Indie: TIE–Corso 32, Uccellino 2nd place: Café Amore 3rd place: Cibo Bistro
Best Spanish
Multiple locations: Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar | sabor.ca Indie: Sabor | 10220-103 St | 780.757.1114 | sabor.ca 2nd place: Tzin Wine and Tapas
GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Tandoori Best Portuguese Multiple locations: Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar | sabor.ca Indie: Sabor | 10220-103 St | 780.757.1114 | sabor.ca
japonaisbistro.ca 2nd place: Dorinku 3rd place: TIE–Sushi Wasabi, Yokozuna
Multiple locations: New Asian Village | newasainvillage.com Indie: Chutneys Indian Grill | 4316-17 St | 780.503.0123 | chutneysindiangrill.com 2nd place: Daawat 3rd place: Khazana
Best Best Lebanese Vietnamese Multiple locations: Pho Hoan Indie: La Shish | 10106-118 St | 780.452.1333 | lashishedmonton.ca 2nd place: Parkallen Restaurant 3rd place: Sunbake Pita Bakery
Best Middle Eastern Indie: TIE–Paramount, Sunbake Pita
Pasteur Indie: Thanh Thanh | 10718-101 St | 780.426.5068 | thanhthanh.ca 2nd place: Lemongrass Café
THANKS YOU FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL VOTES! WE THAT YOU OUR PIZZA!
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Best Mexican / Latin American Indie: Rostizado | 102-10359-104 St | 780.761.0911 | rostizado.com 2nd place: TIE–El Cortez, Tres Carnales 3rd place: Huma
Best East Indian /
Best Chinese
Indie: The Lingnan | 10582-104 St | 780.426.3975 | thelingnan.com 2nd place: TIE–Golden Rice Bowl, All Happy Family Restaurant
Best Korean
Indie: Bul Go Gi House | 8813-92 St | 780.466.2330 | edmontonkoreanfood.com 2nd place: Nongbu Korean eatery
Best Thai
Multiple locations: Viphalay | viphalay.com Indie: The King and I | 8208-107 St | 780.433.2222 | thekingandi.ca 2nd place: Bua Thai
Best Japanese
4:42 PM
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Multiple locations: TIE–Kyoto, Nomiya Indie: Japonais Bistro | 11806 Jasper Ave | 780.760.1616 |
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Wraps
Best Desserts
Multiple locations: Press’d | pressdsandwiches.ca Indie: Sailin’ On
Best Hamburgers SANDWICHES
Best Sandwiches
Multiple locations: Press’d | pressdsandwiches.ca Indie: Farrow | 8422-109 St | 780.757.4160 | farrowsandwiches.ca 2nd place: Block 1912 3rd place: Swiss 2 Go
Best Donair
Multiple locations: Simply Donair
Indie: Swiss Donair | 8308-144 Ave | 780.377.7777 2nd place: TIE–Simon King Donair, Next Act 3rd place: TIE–High Voltage, Donair Express, Chomps Donair
LOVE THE EXPERIENCE! If you liked the food, you’ll
Multiple locations: The Burger’s Priest | theburgerspriest.com Indie: The Next Act | 8224-104 St | 780.433.9345 | nextactpub.com 2nd place: The Local Omnivore
Best Food Festival
Indie: TIE–Block 1912, Duchess Bake Shop 2nd place: Phil’s Fudge Factory 3rd place: Vi’s For Pies
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Best Ice Cream / Fro Yo / Gelato
Multiple locations: Marble Slab | marbleslab.ca Indie: Revolution Ice Cream Company 2nd place: Block 1912 3rd place: Pinnocchio Ice Cream
SWEETS
Best Chocolatier
Best Sweets Shop
Multiple locations: JACEK Chocolate Couture | jacekchocolate.com Indie: Phil’s Fudge Factory | philsfudge.com
Indie: Duchess Bake Shop | 10718-124 St | 780.488.4999 | duchessbakeshop.com 2nd place: Phil’s Fudge Factory 3rd place: Sweet Convenience
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10350 – 124 Street | @YEGnoodles Take Out/UberEATS | 780-705-1777
ON THE GO
Best Takeout
Multiple locations: Oodle Noodle | oodlenoodle.ca Indie: Seoul Fried Chicken | 7904-104 St | 780.761.3616 | sfcseoulfriedchicken.com 2nd place: TIE–Daawat, La Shish Taouk
Best Takeout Containers Multiple locations: Oodle Noodle | oodlenoodle.ca
Thank you for voting us Edmonton’s Best Charcuterie Board/Plate!
Best Delivery Service Indie: Skip The Dishes | skipthedishes.com 2nd place: Uber Eats
Best Food Truck
Indie: Jeepnay Jaytee 2nd place: Dedo’s Food Truck and Catering 3rd place: Drift Food Truck
FRIES
Best Poutine
Multiple locations: My Fries | myfries.ca Indie: La Poutine | 8720-109 St | 780.757.7222 | la-poutine.com 2nd place: Chartier 3rd place: Café Bicyclette
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best French Best Pizza Fries (Classic)
Multiple locations: McDonalds | mcdonalds.ca Indie: Dadeo | 10548a Whyte Ave | 780.433.0930 | dadeo.ca 2nd place: The Next Act 3rd place: TIE–La Poutine, The Buckingham, The Local Omnivore
Multiple locations: Royal Pizza | royalpizza.ca Indie: Tony’s Pizza Palace | 9605-111 Ave | 780.424.8777 | tonyspizzapalace.com 2nd place: TIE–Rosso Pizzeria, Love Pizza 3rd place: TIE–Arcadia Bar, New Way Pizza
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Best Pizza Multiple locations: Famoso | famoso.ca Indie: TIE–Love Pizza & Rosso Pizzeria 2nd place: Tony’s Pizza Palace 3rd place: Ragazzi Bistro Italiano
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Chef
Best Brunch
Best Hidden Gem
Best Lunchtime Grab and Go
Indie: Daniel Costa (Corso32, Bar Bricco, Uccellino) 2nd place: TIE–Eric Hanson (Prairie Noodle Shop), Roger Letourneau (Bar Clementine)
SPECIALTY
Best Gluten Free
Multiple locations: My Fries | myfries.ca Indie: Kinnikkinnick | 10940-120 St | 780.732.7527 | getitfresh.ca 2nd place: Oh My Goodies
Indie: Belgravia Hub | 7609-115 St | 780.756.3344 | belhub.com 2nd place: Sweet Convenience 3rd place: Dirtbag Café
Best Vegetarian Indie: Café Mosaics | 10844 Whyte Ave | 780.433.9702 | cafemosaics.com 2nd place: Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant 3rd place: Noorish
Best Vegan
Indie: Café Mosaics | 10844 Whyte Ave | 780.433.9702 | cafemosaics.com 2nd place: Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant 3rd place: The Buckingham
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Best Caterer
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TIME OF DAY
Best Breakfast
Multiple locations: Cora | chezcora.com Indie: Sugarbowl | 10922-88 Ave | 780.433.8369 | thesugarbowl.org 2nd place: TIE–Blue Plate Diner, Highlevel Diner, Under the High Wheel 3rd place: TIE–Commodore, Hap’s Hungry House, Route 99, Urban Diner
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Multiple locations: Fife N’ Dekel | fifendekel.ca Indie: Farrow | 8422-109 St | 780.757.4160 | farrowsandwoches.ca 2nd place: TIE–Chicken for Lunch, Chutney’s Indian Grill, Dadeo, Swiss 2 Go 3rd place: The Local Omnivore
Best PreTheatre Dining Multiple locations: Famoso | famoso.ca Indie: Belgravia Hub | 7609-115 St | 780.756.3344 | belhub.com 2nd place: Zinc 3rd place: Normand’s
Best Late Night / All Night
Indie: All Happy Family Restaurant | 10011-106 Ave | 780.421.8297 | allhappyfamilyrestaurant.ca 2nd place: North 53 3rd place: Steel Wheels
Thanks Edmonton for voting us
Best Chinese South Main 3350 Parson Rd
Edmonton's oldest operating Chinese restaurant. Celebrating 70 years serving Edmontonians!
Franchising available! cocochicken.ca 18 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
Indie: The Local Omnivore | 10933-120 St | 780.660.1051 | thelocalomnivore.com 2nd place: TIE–Café Linnea, Canteen, MEAT, Sugarbowl, New York Bagel Café
10582 - 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta 780.426.3975 • www.thelingnan.com e Lingnan circa 1942
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Bubble Tea Shop
2nd place: Duggan’s Boundary 3rd place: Black Dog Freehouse
Multiple locations: Dream Tea
House | dreamtea.ca Indie: CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice 10147-109 St | 780.756.7752
COFFEE / TEA
Best Coffee Shop
Multiple locations: Transcend Coffee | transcendcoffee.ca Indie: Block 1912 | 10361 Whyte
THANKS
Indie: Tzin Wine and Tapas | 10115-104 St | 780.428.8948 | tzin.ca 2nd place: Bar Clementine 3rd place: TIE–Wine Room, Bar Bricco
Best Coffee Roasters
Multiple locations: Transcend Coffee | transcendcoffee.ca Indie: Ace Coffee Roasters
Ave | 780.433.6575 | block1912.com
FOR ALL THE
2nd place: Dirtbag Café 3rd place: BRU Coffee + Beer House
VOTES, AND FOR A
GREAT
Multiple locations: Remedy Café | remedycafe.ca Indie: The Tea Girl | 12411 Stony Plain Road NW | 780.732.4832 | theteagirl.com 2nd place: Cally’s Teas 3rd place: Block 1912
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Best Happy Hour
Indie: TIE–Black Dog Freehouse, North 53 2nd place: Bar Clementine
Best Tea Shop
6 MONTHS!
Best Wine Bar
Best Cocktails
DRINKS
Best Pub
Indie: The Next Act | 8224-104 St | 780.433.9345 | nextactpub.com
Cora
Whether it’s our scrumptious crêpes, our delicious French toast, mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes, you’ll find something to delight your taste buds!
Indie: TIE–Bar Clementine, North 53 2nd place: Woodwork 3rd place: Have Mercy
WINNER! Best African THANKS
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FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We are honoured to win our 12th Golden Fork Award for Best African Restaurant. We could not have done it without our amazing customers and we would not be here without your support.
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Best Wine List Best Wine List Best Beer List Best Alberta (Glass)
(Bottle)
(Tap)
Indie: TIE–Bar Clementine, Tzin Wine & Tapas 2nd place: TIE–Wine Room, Woodwork
Indie: Tzin Wine and Tapas | 10115-104 St | 780.428.8948 | tzin.ca 2nd place: Bar Clementine
Multiple locations: Craft Beer Market | craftbeermarket.ca Indie: Sugarbowl | 10922-88 Ave | 780.433.8369 | thesugarbowl.org 2nd place: MKT 3rd Place: Underground Tap & Grill
Brewery
Indie: Alley Kat Brewing Company | 9929-60 Ave | 780.436.8922 | alleykatbeer.com 2nd place: Yellowhead Brewery
(Bottle)
S N O I T A L ATU
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Indie: Servus Heritage Days | heritagefest.ca 2nd place: Taste of Edmonton 3rd place: What the Truck
Best Beverage Festival / Event
Best Beer List Indie: Sugarbowl | 10922-88 Ave | 780.433.8369 | thesugarbowl.org 2nd place: Arcadia Bar
Best Food Festival / Event
EVENTS
Indie: Edmonton Craft Beer Festival 2nd place: Edmonton International Beer Festival 3rd place: Edmonton Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
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Thank you for voting Sofra! 10345 106 St • 780.423.3044 22 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best All You Can Eat
DELICIOUS LEFTOVERS
Best New Restaurant
Indie: Plates International Buffet | 3975 Calgary Trail | 780.428.8877 | platesbuffet.com 2nd place: TIE–Zen Sushi, Watari, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse 3rd place: Dawaat
Best Service
(opened after May 2016)
Indie: Chutneys Indian Grill | 4316-17 St | 780.503.0123 | chutneysindiangrill.com 2nd place: TIE–Bar Clementine, Northern Chicken, OTTO 3rd place: Dorinku
Best Bartending
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Indie: Bar Clementine | 11957 Jasper Ave | 780.756.4570 | barclementine.ca 2nd place: North 53 3rd place: Woodwork
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POUTINE
Best Pub Food
Indie: TIE–Bar Clementine, The Next Act 2nd place: TIE–Block 1912, Café Linnea, Tzin Wine and Tapas, Uccellino
Multiple locations: Sherlock Holmes | thesherlockspubs.com Indie: The Next Act | 8224-104 St | 780.433.9345 | nextactpub.com 2nd place: The Buckingham 3rd place: Duggan’s Boundary
THANKS , TON N O M D E E
YOU’R O! E TO M O S E W A
8720 109 Street • 780-757-7222 • www.la-poutine.com
BEST VEGETARIAN BEST VEGAN
10844 ON WHYTE | MADE IN EDMONTON | WWW.CAFEMOSAICS.COM | @CAFEMOSAICS ART DESIGNED BY: HAYLEE FORTIN | HAYLEE@UALBERTA.CA | @HAIL.MEISTER
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Most Best When Best Washroom Surprising Dish Going Solo Winner: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Multiple locations: TIE–Cactus in the City Indie: The bacon at Tzin Wine and Tapas | 10115-104 St | 780.428.8948 | tzin.ca
WINNER
Best Donair
Favourite Mainstay
Thanks Edmonton for your loyalty over the past 17 years. We look forward to continuing to serve Edmonton's donair connoisseurs.
Indie: TIE–Dadeo, The Next Act 2nd place: Block 1912 3rd place: TIE–The Marc, Tzin Wine & Tapas
8308 144 Ave NW 780 377 7777 swissdonair.com
We’ve moved!
Ave | 780.433.6575 | block1912.com
Best Guilty Pleasure
Indie: Phil’s Fudge Factory | philsfudge.com 2nd place: Block 1912 3rd place: TIE–Duchess Bake Shop, The Local Omnivore
Club, Joey Indie: Bar Clementine | 11957 Jasper Ave | 780.756.4570 | barclementine.ca 2nd place: Have Mercy 3rd place: El Cortez
Best Patio
Multiple locations: Craft Beer Market | craftbeermarket.ca Indie: TIE–Black Dog Freehouse, Courtyard Marriott 2nd place: O’Byrnes
Best Date Night Restaurant
Best Hotel Restaurant
Most Innovative Menu
Best for People Watching
Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: Tzin Wine & Tapas 3rd place: Bar Bricco
Indie: Chutneys Indian Grill | 4316-17 St | 780.503.0123 | chutneysindiangrill.com 2nd place: Bar Clementine 3rd place: Tzin Wine & Tapas
THANK YOU EDMONTON!
Indie: Harvest Room | 10065100 St | 780.429.6424 | fairmont.com 2nd place: Confederation Lounge 3rd place: Ampersand 27
Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: Julio’s Barrio 3rd place: Zinc
BEST FISHMONGER
Thank you VUE Weekly readers for voting us Best Cookware Store (Multiple Locations) for the 3rd year running!
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Most KidFriendly
Multiple locations: TIE–Boston Pizza, Cora, Red Robin
Best Menu Best Hangover Layout/Design Cure Indie: Bar Clementine | 11957 Jasper Ave | 780.756.4570 | barclementine.ca 2nd place: TIE–Dorinku, The Needle Vinyl Tavern
Best Interior Design Cookware Store Indie: Bar Clementine | 11957 Jasper Ave | 780.756.4570 | barclementine.ca 2nd place: TIE–Block 1912, El Cortez 3rd place: Ampersand 27
Indie: TIE–The Local Omnivore, The Next Act
Best Restaurant Name
Multiple locations: Knifewear | knifewear.com Indie: Barb’s Kitchen | 9766-51 Ave | 780.437.3134 | barbskitchen.com
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Indie: Have Mercy | 8232 Gateway Blvd | 780.760.0203 | havemercy.ca 2nd place: Tzin Wine & Tapas 3rd place: TIE–Bar Clementine, Dirtbag Café, RGE RD
STAFF WRITER
Postvue Publishing is seeking an additional staff writer for our editorial team. Postvue Publishing is an Edmonton based publishing company that produces multiple print and digital products. Our focus is to create and produce strong editorial products that are of interest to Edmontonians and Albertans.
About this Career Opportunity:
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Responsible for contributing a variety of editorial content for various products in our portfolio, including contract publishing
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in the publishing industry
• Maintain the highest possible standard of editorial quality within the objectives of the company • Work with the publisher to strengthen and develop brand initiatives • Contribute to our online and social media presence • Work with the company’s digital team on strategy and execution of online and social media content • Maintain a reasonably strong visual and social presence within the community at large, acting as an ambassador for Postvue Publishing • Maintain reasonable and professional contact with the business community, both clients of Postvue Publishing and others, in an effort to foster deeper and more lasting relationships • Maintain impeccable relationships with Postvue Publishing’s contract publishing clients
• Possess a BA and/or a journalism degree • Have excellent research, writing and editing skills • Be detail oriented and meticulous • Produce completely accurate and impeccable copy that rarely requires rewrites or corrections • Possess a strong grasp of social trends and consumer behaviour • Have a strong knowledge and network of contacts in the arts and music community • Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills • Be fully functional with MS Word, Excel, and InDesign
Working Conditions: • Irregular business hours may apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to Lee Butler at lee@vueweekly.com and Joanne Layh at joanne@vueweekly.com for consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS 25
GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Best Organic Atmosphere Grocery
Thank you Edmonton for voting us
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT nomiyarestaurant.com Calgary Trail | Ellerslie | Oliver Village
Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: Tie–Bar Clementine, The Next Act 3rd place: TIE–Baijiu, El Cortez, Tzin Wine & Tapas
Winner: Blush Lane | blushlane.com
Best reason to pay for parking during a home Oilers game
Multiple locations: Italian Centre Shop | italiancentre.ca
Indie: Baijiu Bar | 10359-104 St | 780.421.7060 | baijiuyeg.com 2nd place: TIE– Rostizado, Tzin Wine and Tapas
A Great Italian Restaurant, Reasonably Priced!
Join us Mon & Tues for
PASTA FRENZY all pasta creations only $
9.99!
Thank you for voting us Edmonton’s Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pasta! Clareview
13712-40 Street 780-456-3211
Best Farmers’ Market
Indie: City Market | city-market.ca 2nd place: Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market 3rd place: 124 Grand Markets
Best Specialty Grocery Multiple locations: Italian Centre Shop | italiancentre.ca Indie: Sweet Convenience | 16930-107 Ave | 780.489.7993 2nd place: K&K Foodliner
Best Import Food Shop
Multiple locations: Italian Centre Shop | italiancentre.ca Indie: Sweet Convenience | 16930-107 Ave | 780.489.7993 2nd place: K&K Foodliner
7 Old Strathcona
10501-82 Avenue 780-439-9829
Best Fishmonger Indie: Effing Seafoods | effingseafood.com 2nd place: Ocean Odyssey
www.chianticafe.ca 26 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
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Best Ethnic Grocer
Best Grocery Store
Multiple locations: Italian Centre Shop | italiancentre.ca
Best Beer Store
Multiple locations: Wine and Beyond | wineandbeyond.ca Indie: Sherbrooke Liquor Store | 11819 St. Albert Trail | 780.455.4556 | sherbrookeliquor.com 2nd place: Keg n Cork
Best Wine Store
Multiple locations: Wine and Beyond | wineandbeyond.ca Indie: Color De Vino | 9606-82 Ave | 780.439.9069 | colordevino.ca 2nd place: Keg n Cork 3rd place: deVine Wines and Spirits
Best Spirits Store
Multiple locations: TIE–Wine and Beyond, Solo Liquor Indie: Keg n Cork | 3845-99 St | 780.461.0191 | kegncork.com 2nd place: TIE– Sherbrooke Liquor Store, Color De Vino 3rd place: deVine Wines and Spirits
Best Cheese Shop
Multiple locations: Italian Centre Shop | italiancentre.ca Indie: Paddy’s International Cheese Market | 12509-102 Ave | 780.413.0367 2nd place: Cavern 3rd place: Cheese Factory
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GOLDEN FORK AWARDS 27
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 780.425.1820 • citadeltheatre.com
+fees & GST
ON STAGE NOW TO MAY 14/17 “a seductive evening…a radiant, compulsively entertaining new adaptation by Tom Wood.” – LIZ NICHOLLS, 12thnight.ca
An Adaptation by TOM WOOD Based on the novel by JANE AUSTEN Directed by BOB BAKER Set and Costume Design by LESLIE FRANKISH Featuring the Participants of the 2017 Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program Elinor and Edward, Marianne and Willoughby. An 18th century comedy of manners based on Jane Austen’s much-beloved classic.
Season Sponsor
A-level Seats Sponsor Media Sponsors
Government/Foundation Funders
28 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
VUEWEEKLY.com | MAY 04 – MAY 10, 2017
GOLDEN FORK AWARDS 2nd place: Vicky’s Bistro 3rd place: TIE–Café Haven, Nitza’s Pizza, Pasta Pantry
WORTH THE TRIP
Worth the Trip - Calgary Multiple locations: Peters’ Drive-in | petersdrivein.com Indie: Model Milk | 308-17 Ave | 403.265.7343 | modelmilk.ca
Worth the Trip - St. Albert
Indie: Jack’s Burger Shack | #130 15 Perron St | 780.458.0055 | jacksburgershack.ca 2nd place: Cajun House 3rd place: Enjoy Centre
Worth the Trip Sherwood Park
Indie: Sumo Sumo | #300, 220 Lakeland Drive | 780.416.7866 | sumosumosushi.com
Worth the Trip - Leduc
Indie: Habaneros Mexican Grill | 5015-48A St | 780.986.1377 | habanerosmexicana.ca
COST
Best Fine Dining
(+ $30 Entree)
Worth the Trip - Spruce Grove
Multiple locations: Vivo | vivoristorante.ca Indie: RGE RD | 10643-123 St | 780.447.4577 2nd place: Hardware Grill 3rd place: Corso 32
Indie: Sandyview Farms | 155 South Avenue | 780.962.0067 | sandyviewfarms.com 2nd place: Jack’s Diner 3rd place: Porta Romana
WINNER
B E ST P O U T I N E &
E E R F N E T U L G T S BE
Best MidPrice
(+/- $20 Entree)
Worth the Trip - Fort Saskatchewan Indie: The Downtown Diner | 10209-100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan | 780.998.1435 2nd place: TIE–Sugar Mountain Cotton Candy, Atlantic Kitchen
Indie: Bar Clementine 2nd place: TIE–Rostizado, Chartier 3rd place: TIE–Belgravia Hub, MEAT, Tzin Wine and Tapas, Woodwork
Best Bargain (- $15 Entree)
Multiple locations: My Fries | myfries.ca Indie: The Next Act 2nd place: TIE–Block 1912, Dadeo, The Local Omnivore 3rd place: TIE–Chutneys, Tres Carnales, Seoul Fried Chicken
Best Authentic Chinese Food in Town! Head Chef has 40 years of Experience! • • • • •
Dim Sum Dinner Corporate Events Weddings Special Celebrations
Thank you Edmonton for Voting us
Best Dim Sum in the 2017 GFA!!
5365 Gateway Boulevard NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Phone: (780) 435-3388 • goldenricebowl.ca
Thank you #yeg! 10115 104 Street
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780.428.8946
10933 120 STREET • 780.660.1051 thelocalomnivore.com VUEWEEKLY.com | MAY 04 – MAY 10, 2017
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Leduc o t p i r The T h t r ! o Best W ears in a row 2y 5015 48 A Street, Leduc, AB
GOLDEN FORK AWARDS Best Curry
Multiple locations: New Asian Village | newasianvillage.com Indie: Daawat | 10015-82 Ave | 780.469.3517 | daawat.ca 2nd place: Guru 3rd place: TIE–Indian Fusion & Haweli
780.986.1377 habanarosmexicana.com
NEW CATEGORIES
Best Charcuterie Board/Plate
Indie: Ampersand 27 | 10612-82 Ave | 780.757.2727 | ampersand27.com 2nd place: Cured 3rd place: Bar Bricco
Best Ramen
Multiple locations: Nomiya | nomiyarestaurant.com Indie: Prairie Noodle Shop | 10350-124 St | prairienoodleshop.ca 2nd place: Nudoru Ramen Bar 3rd place: TIE–Dorinku & Ninja Club
Best Smokehouse
Indie: MEAT | 8216-104 St | 587.520.6338 | meatfordinner.com 2nd place: TIE–Smokehouse BBQ, The Local Omnivore, Sloppy Hoggs 3rd place: Fired Up, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse
Best Juice Bar Multiple locations: Glow Juicery | glowjuicery.ca
Best Improvements (Since May 2016)
Best Kebab
Indie: Sofra | 10345-106 St | 780.423.3044
voting r o f s k Than ekel D N e f i F up & o S t s e B time h c n u L Best d Go! n a b a r G 30 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
Indie: Block 1912 | 10361-82 Ave | 780.433.6575 | block 1912.com 2nd place: Prairie Noodle Shop
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Congratulations,
OLD STRATHCONA
ACE Coffee Roasters Winner: Best Coffee Roasters Ampersand 27 Winner: Best Charcuterie Board/Plate 3rd: Best Hotel Restaurant, Best Interior Design Black Dog Freehouse Winner: Best Happy Hour, Best Patio 3rd: Best Pub Block 1912 Winner: Best Atmosphere, Best Coffee Shop, Best Date Night Restaurant, Best Desserts, Best for People Watching, Best Improvements Since May 2016, Best Salads, Best Soup, Best When Going Solo 2nd: Best Bargain, Best Guilty Pleasure, Best Ice Cream/Fro Yo/Gelato, Best Interior Design, Best Sandwiches, Best Service, Favourite Mainstay 3rd: Best Appetizer, Best Tea Shop Blush Lane Winner: Best Organic Grocery Store The Buckingham Winner: Best Wraps (Sailin' On) 2nd: Best Pub Food 3rd: Best Fries, Best Vegan Boston Pizza Winner: Most Kid-Friendly Café Mosaics Winner: Best Vegan, Best Vegetarian Cally's Teas 2nd: Best Tea Shop Chianti Café Winner: Best Italian, Best Pasta DaDeO Winner: Best Chicken Wings, Best French Fries, Favourite Mainstay 2nd: Best Bargain, Best Comfort Food, Best Lunchtime Grab and Go 3rd: Best Nachos Daawat Winner: Best Curry 2nd: Best Indian/Tandoori, Best Takeout 3rd: Best All You Can Eat Dorinku 2nd: Best Japanese, Best Menu Layout/Design 3rd: Best Ramen, Best New Restaurant, Best Sushi
32 GOLDEN FORK AWARDS
Dream Tea Shop Winner: Best Bubble Tea Shop El Cortez Winner: Best Appetizer 2nd: Best Interior Design, Best Mexican/Latin American, Best Tacos 3rd: Best Atmosphere, Best Washroom Famoso Winner: Best Pizza (Thin Crust), Best Pre-Theatre Dining Glow Juicery Winner: Best Juice Bar Have Mercy Winner: Best Restaurant Name 2nd: Best Washroom 3rd: Best Cocktails Hudsons Canada's Pub Winner: Best Wing Night Julio's Barrio Winner: Best Nachos 2nd: Best for People-Watching K & K Foodliner 2nd: Best Import Food Shop, Best Specialty Grocery Knifewear Winner: Best Cookware Store La Boule Bakery 3rd: Best Desserts Langano Skies Winner: Best African McDonald's Winner: Best French Fries MEAT Winner: Best BBQ, Best Place for the Meat Sweats, Best Smokehouse 2nd: Best Brunch 3rd: Best Comfort Food, Best Fried Chicken, Best Mid-Price MKT 3rd: Best Beer List (Tap) New York Bagel Café 2nd: Best Brunch
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The Next Act Winner: Best Bargain, Best Hamburgers, Best Hangover Cure, Best Pub, Best Pub Food, Best Service, Favourite Mainstay 2nd: Best Atmosphere, Best Chicken Wings, Best French Fries, Best Mac 'n' Cheese, Best Nachos, Best Salad 3rd: Best Comfort Food Ninja Club 3rd: Best Ramen Nongbu Korean Eatery 2nd: Best Korean Nudoru Ramen Bar 2nd: Best Ramen O'Byrnes 3rd: Best Patio Old Strathcona Farmer's Market 2nd: Best Farmer's Market Oodle Noodle Winner: Best Takeout, Best Takeout Containers Press'd Winner: Best Caterer, Best Sandwiches, Best Wraps Remedy Café Winner: Best Tea Shop Royal Pizza Winner: Best Pizza (Classic) The King and I Winner: Best Thai Tim Hortons Winner: Best Chili Transcend Coffee Winner: Best Coffee Roasters, Best Coffee Shop Seoul Fried Chicken Winner: Best Takeout 2nd: Best Fried Chicken 3rd: Best Bargain Steel Wheels 3rd: Best Late Night/All Night Under the High Wheel 2nd: Best Breakfast 3rd: Best Soup Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar 2nd: Best Steaks 3rd: Best Seafood Yiannis Taverna Winner: Best Greek