There exists a wide variety of Easter chocolate, from hollowed-out chocolate bunnies–one of the greatest scams to children in history–to egg-shaped chocolate. Armed with my debit card, I went to Kingsway Mall to get as much Easter chocolate as possible to taste it. I...
PhatBar: Whyte Ave’s newest bakery
8/10. Prices could be a bit more student-friendly. A little more variety of sandwiches would make this better Whyte Ave has a new upscale bakery and café that is straight out of the 90s. PhatBar (10813-82 Ave) opened in February 2023. Walking up to it on a...
Budget restaurants near NAIT
Some days you can’t find the time to pack a lunch before classes. Even if you prepare your lunch the night before, maybe you forgot to do it. Fret not, for here’s a list of cheap but good restaurants near NAIT. While some of these are fast food, others offer a more...
Fresh or fake: Is vending machine cake actually good?
There’s a new cake shop in town. Well, a cake vending machine. Buddy Valastro, owner and head baker of Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, is the master baker behind Carlo’s Bake Shop Express Cake ATMs. The Italian cake artist became popular after his reality...
Peace River Honey buzzes to the top in Alberta’s largest honey competition
At the age of 16, Gilbert Wolfe convinced his father to buy him 50 beehives. Setting up in a rustic granary, Wolfe extracted honey from his new hives. Then some harvests later, in 2006, he began retailing and packaging his product, called Peace River Honey. As you...
YunShang Rice Noodles: 5-star quality at 1-star prices
Taste and quality of food 4/5 Price for the amount of food you get 5/5 Visible cleanliness 4/5 Located near Greta downtown, YunShang (10167 109 ST NW) is a new noodle shop in Edmonton. Walking in, I was greeted by a friendly server holding the door open. The ordering...
Budget-friendly meal ideas for the student budget
After you save money buying groceries, you need to think of ways to make those into easy and cost-effective meals. Here are a few ideas that can be prepared in a variety of fresh and funky ways: 1. Bolognese or Marinara sauce These are two simple tomato-based sauces...
Hot chicken to try near NAIT
Just because the weather has cooled down doesn’t mean your chicken has to. Salt, spice and crunch are a couple elements that many people look for when finding the perfect chicken. And thankfully, in Edmonton there’s many places to try. Here is my top favourite places...
Spice of life: A guide to Pumpkin Spice Lattes around NAIT
Out of all the drinks that come with the fall season, nothing is more iconic than the pumpkin spice latte. First created by Starbucks, this drink has become a chilly weather staple. Every other major chain that offers caffeinated beverages is now offering it as well....
Cheap meats you can’t beat
Inflation is the highest it’s been in Canada in 40 years, which makes buying groceries hard on a student’s budget. But the NAIT Retail Meat Store has you covered with low prices. It is located in O122L at the far end of the seating area next to The Common Market. They...










