Dining in Edmonton: mrkt

I thought it could be fun to compile a list of great places to dine in this city I call home (there are tons). But for now I will name one that J and I recently visited for lunch. It's called mrkt and it's a sort of cafeteria style meets fine dining. It's located on Jasper Ave (10542 Jasper to be exact). Right above Red Star for those who know the city by it's landmarks (which I do).

It was the perfect, quick & fresh kind of lunch that you just got to love. The seating situation is about 5 long tables with 6-10 chairs so you have the opportunity to sit next to stranger, the way you might in Europe, which is kind of a new concept in edmonton and turns out it's super cozy.

Another awesome thing about mrkt is that they tweet (mrktcafeteria) their features daily, so every morning I can get excited for the special, which today was 'Chipotle roasted bell pepper cream tossed w/penne, w/pesto and caramelized onions'. Or the daily salad or one of the three soup specials (Veg, Meat or Fish).

Although I've only been once, I plan to return, and hope you will stop in for a visit if you haven't already - mrkt is a gem.

Photos via foodosophy

Save the Date

This is the little eco-friendly save the date I designed, no paper involved. Though the actual invite will be paper. Sorry environment. 

Picked a Date

J and I finally picked a date and have reserved the venue. It's happening, it's really happening. We're going with Fort Edmonton park, which is basically this little mini village that the city owns. It is such a fun place, no cars allowed, horse drawn carriages, trolleys, actors in the period. It's going to be fun.

We're getting married at the little church and then Egge's barn, which is just a small jaunt away, is where the dinner and party will commence.

Now we need to find someone to bring the food and we're very excited for this part. Maybe something fun? Like BBQ burgers? With slaw? We will have to see what we can find.

Little church, via the internet

Egge's barn via the internet

Making me very happy

Edmonton Vestiary – yes! Finally someone has started to feature and collect the amazing fashion of this city. For years I thought 'I should do it'  but well, never got around to it. I think the idea of approaching complete strangers and asking for their photo sort of intimidated me. But now – Now it exists!

I'm thrilled that someone is out there with a camera sharing with the whole world, and the folks of Edmonton, that Edmonton is a vibrant, beautiful and creative city. 

Thank you, Friendly Neighbourhood Style Maven

All photos via Edmonton Vestiary 

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