Good Morning on a soggy Edmonton Sunday, here's something that's sure to brighten your spirits:
Yesterday I went to a food photography class organized by #urbanyeg - a homegrown group of photography enthusiasts. Our workshop was facilitated by Jessica of #yeg.menu a food blogger/instagrammer. It was held at The Hallway Café, a local outreach/education/employment initiative with E4C and the City of Edmonton to help at-risk and homeless youth gain skills, learn and go to the school while having meaningful employment.
Take a peak through the Hallway.
From The Hallway Cafe's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thehallwaycafe/
"The physical restaurant space has been redesigned as a teaching kitchen space where the youth will work side by side with professionally trained chefs to attain hands on experience with the tools and techniques of the hospitality industry. The specific stations and modules are matched to traditional settings in a restaurant but will also focus on specific employment “soft” skills and skills that translate to everyday living.
From the social program we have expanded our ability to serve more youth within the employment skill development program as well as through our outreach services. These changes have helped us to develop an assessment phase for all youth to be sure that when they enter into the employment aspect of the program they have the right tools to succeed, and to help those work towards attaining these skills."
Outreach: why eat here?
This is the first time I've been to the Hallway Café and I fell in love with the whole concept. The ambience is beautiful as are the people that work there. The food is gorgeous, presented so lovingly, not to mention absolutely delicious! Have a look through some of my photos from the workshop - these are actual menu items - and please stop by The Hallway Café to lend your support and your taste buds to this wonderful community enterprise.
The Hallway Café is located in Edmonton City Hall and is open Monday-Friday 7AM - 3:30PM.
{July 2019: There is currently a lot of construction in the area, parking is best found south or north of city hall, east of Sir Winston Churchill Square or take the LRT.}
Education for at-risk youth at the City Hall high school.
The table is set - join us!
Le Menu - Part Un
Le Menu - Part Deux
Scones: Cheddar Jalapeno + Blueberry White Chocolate chip;
Scones come in two sizes, pictured is large.
Natural light with a view on construction - a soon to be garden
Cranberry Lemon Muffin - comes in 2 sizes, it was delicious!
Southwest Brisket Pizza
Inviting table-scapes
Dining and art
The breadbasket
Local art walls
One turn deserves another: Need one, take one.
Roasted Beetroot and Farro Salad
Pizza close-ups: Red Pepper Hummus and Southwest Brisket
Brisket Biscuit with Breakfast Potatoes
Baked goods waiting for you to join the tea party.
Breakfast or lunch - bring your belly.
Catering is available for your next event.
Local photographers hard at work.
Setting the scene and styling is important in food photography.
Shine on.
Scones up!
Quiet kitchen. Closed on the weekends.
Open M-F 7AM - 3:30PM
Fresh & Local: Good for the Soul.
Pizza's waiting for you, drop by soon!
Ith gu leòir and to your health,
~ Natasha
© Kooks in the Kitchen. 2019.
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