OT: Edmonton Recs

[Brad Wesley]

So I have been a fan of the Oilers for about ten years. I am from Oklahoma City originally and started following the Oilers when the Barons came to Oklahoma City. Even though the Barons have obviously moved to Bakersfield, I am still a fan of the team and making my way to Edmonton for the first time this weekend. Any recs on food, things to do, nightlife, ect is greatly appreciated.

 

[McShogun99]

Most of the places to go out and eat in Edmonton are either on Whyte Ave, Jasper Ave and West Edmonton Mall. If you're staying downtown you will be near the arena and lots of restaurants and bars.

 

[Gunnersaurus Rex]

Edmonton Recs? Though this thread was going to be about a new basketball or lacrosse team....lol...

 

[MikeGrier99]

I recommend sticking to downtown, 124 st area and Whyte Ave. The sugar bowl near Whyte is a nice place to get a fancy Belgian beer.

 

[Canovin]

Edmonton has this place called Rec Room. One in south common and one in West Edmonton Mall.

 

[Cloned]

Cactus Club is expensive but generally good quality. There is one in West Edmonton and one on Jasper.

 

[A91]

You gotta try a donair

 

[Nostradumbass]

You gotta try a donair

You need to try a dozen or so places to find your favourite donair. No two places make the same one.

 

[SaltNPeca]

So I have been a fan of the Oilers for about ten years. I am from Oklahoma City originally and started following the Oilers when the Barons came to Oklahoma City. Even though the Barons have obviously moved to Bakersfield, I am still a fan of the team and making my way to Edmonton for the first time this weekend. Any recs on food, things to do, nightlife, ect is greatly appreciated.

I guess you are "older"?

I'd just blast a few nightlife spots around Downtown or Whyte Ave, you can look them up: Red Star, Pub 1905, OTR (On The Rocks), Cook County Saloon, O'Byrnes, Black Dog Freehouse, El Cortez, Starlight Room, Thrift Shop Bar, Metro Billiards, ...

For "things to do": Shopping @ WEM, Elk Island Park, Jasper Park, gamble @ a Casino, or maybe find some ODR shinny.

Food: Try some Pho (Vietnamese Soup), Donair (there are entire threads and blogs dedicated to this), and for sure Alberta Beef.

If you'd tell me more about yourself and your interests I'd give a better recommendation bruv.

 

[A91]

You need to try a dozen or so places to find your favourite donair. No two places make the same one.

As a North sider Swiss Donair gas been my go to for years now.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

As a North sider Swiss Donair gas been my go to for years now.

Yup.
Top Donair was on its way to becoming king, but then the Afghani family that owned it sold it to other people and it sucks now

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

As a North sider Swiss Donair gas been my go to for years now.

By far the best.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I'm thinking the OP must be 30 or older, that would factor in on what recommendations would be given. Can't give recommendations without age.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I recommend the Mediterranean Chicken from Royal Pizza.

 

[DerpMorg]

Get yourself a donair.

Also, need to know your age and interests before handing out recs. Do you like craft beer? Do you like fancy food? Are you active outdoors?

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

You gotta try a donair

Yup! Donair poutine too if you get the chance.

 

[Brad Wesley]

I'm thinking the OP must be 30 or older, that would factor in on what recommendations would be given. Can't give recommendations without age.

I'm 28 actually. Hope this helps.

 

[Brad Wesley]

Get yourself a donair.

Also, need to know your age and interests before handing out recs. Do you like craft beer? Do you like fancy food? Are you active outdoors?

I'm 28. Do enjoy craft beer and nightlife. I play hockey and was at least planning on bringing skates if there are outdoor rinks around. Hope this helps.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

-you're gonna want to hit West Edmonton Mall...lots of shops, restaurants, fun things to do there...extremely busy and touristy there though

-if staying downtown, hit up some of the pubs before the hockey game: my favorites are Mercer Tavern, Urban Tavern, Kelly's Pub

-go to Whyte Ave across the river from downtown where the hipsters and University students hang out....again, lots of restaurants and bars that are nice and close together

-Ice Castles in Hawrelak Park is pretty cool

-dress warm! will be quite chilly this weekend