Yeg This Weekend: August 21-23, 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015August 26, 2016 by Lincoln Ho

As the summer winds down, there’s no stopping for Festival city. Here’s several events happening around Edmonton this weekend August 21-23. WemFest (Aug 21) Boyband Rebel Coast returns to WemFest for West Edmonton Mall’s annual back to school festival. Joinging them will be Alyssa Reid and Eleven Past One. Autograph sessions follow. There are also plenty of things for youth to do as in the past there have been free Marble Slab Creamery ice cream, personalized…

How Great The Art Walk

Posted on July 27, 2015July 30, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

The 20th Old Strathcona Art Walk was bigger than ever and they had 10 blocks of art to prove it. Here’s a quick in-depth look at three featured artists and non-profit organizations this year. Included are Marco Antonio Diaz, Jeremy Bresciani, Kaytlyne Dewald, iHuman, and the Art Mentorship Society of Alberta.

Sand On Whyte Calls You Ogre

Posted on July 21, 2015August 8, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

I’m here across the street from the Strathcona Hotel for the 3rd annual Sand on Whyte festival. This year it’s bigger than ever. At this year’s event there are international sand sculpture artists from Netherlands and Vancouver, as well as local sculptors. Right at the entrance you’ll find what everyone first tries to build with sand – a sand castle. This one just happens to be an epic sand castle by the Vancouver carver….

This Alley Makeover is Spot-on

Posted on July 11, 2015September 14, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

As cities around the world enter a new renaissance in urban planning by making them pedestrian-friendly, they face huge challenges in what to do with roadways which are no longer needed. Edmonton has found a fun way to revamp an unnecessary roadway and it’s as simple as child’s play. For a pilot project for this summer, the alley on the North West corner of 104 St and Whyte Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic…

The King & I Thai Cuisine

Posted on July 5, 2013July 14, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

The King & I is one of the places which offer half portions for most of their menu items. For that I applaud it. Oh yes, they have some perfect Asian flavours on their menu too.

Furusato Japanese Restaurant

Posted on April 19, 2013July 13, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

If you’re looking for a good fish to rice ratio and large pieces of fish, Furusato is the place to go for your Japanese experience. Sold to a protege after 17 years, Furusato continues to be highly acclaimed because they understand that quality and quantity together always triumphs in satisfied customers. In fact, Yuji Oda trained his student well as it won at least 3 Golden Fork Awards by Vue Weekly after that. Because Vue…

DaDeO Creole Diner and Bar

Posted on January 30, 2013July 13, 2015 by Lincoln Ho

Look no further than DaDeO if you and your wife want some alone time free from the kids. DaDeO is adults only, but it’s so much fun. Good Southern Creole food for the soul. And a flaming Bananas Foster dessert? Yes, please!

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