Edmonton restaurants with strong local partnerships

In today’s economic climate, supporting local businesses is more important than ever. Many of Edmonton’s independent restaurants value local partnerships and offer food fare sourced from local farmers and growers. Not only can you rest assured that your dollars are supporting local businesses, but you also know that ingredients are high quality and fresh.

Edmonton restaurants with strong local partnerships
Athena Raypold By

Solstice Seasonal Cuisine

1
10723 124 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H2

Changing their menu to accommodate each season’s unique offerings, Solstice Seasonal Cuisine prides itself on providing exceptional service and food using only the best local and regional ingredients. Additionally, Solstice’s award-winning chef, Jan Trittenbach, lends the menu both an international and local flair. Solstice also participates in the summer’s 124 Street Grand Market selling homemade ice cream.

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Woodwork Restaurant

2
10132 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N8

Woodwork focuses on wood-fired cooking and barrel aged spirits by creating their own charcuterie meats and cocktail syrups in house, as well as sourcing ingredients locally, whenever possible. Woodwork’s community approach to supporting local includes farm fare and supporting other local restaurants through crossover events.

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RGE RD

3
10643 123 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1P3

Inspired by Alberta’s seasonal ingredients and focused on community, RGE RD had developed lasting relationships by hosting community dinners at local farms, which led to the opening of the restaurant. Among its many accolades, RGE RD is frequently listed as one of Edmonton’s best restaurants, and Chef Blair Lebsack centres his ever-changing menu on farm fare, including locally-sourced bison, beef and pork.

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Three Boars Eatery

4
8424 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1E2

A tiny, two-storey restaurant just off Edmonton’s historic Whyte Avenue, Three Boars changes their menu frequently – sometimes daily. These menu changes are a reflection of Three Boars’ commitment to offering local grown ingredients; what’s available influences their menu selections. Known for their creative takes on poutine and their small plates meant for sharing, Three Boars sources local wherever possible. If it’s on the menu, try their braised lamb from Alberta’s Four Whistle Farms.

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Culina Co

5
9914 89 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2S5

An Edmonton mainstay, Culina’s success as a restaurant and caterer is largely influenced by their commitment to local partnerships. Culina changes their menu weekly, using local ingredients in their ethnically inspired menus. The restaurant offers a local twist on international comfort food. They’re open for dinner during the week, and brunch on weekends.

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Cavern

6
2-10169 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1A5

A bistro, breakfast spot, cheese shop and wine bar, Cavern offers a European style menu centred on cheese. While specialty cheeses are often imported, Cavern also supports local cheese producers, such as Sylvan Star and The Cheesiry, in addition to supporting other local businesses by offering local chocolate from Jacek Chocolate Couture, cookies from Bloom Cookie Co., and extra virgin olive oil from Evoolution.

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