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Let’s talk. | DIYalogue Talks Food

After two successful pilot events in 2011, Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue Talks Food, a cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Wooftop of the Blackdog Freehouse, 10425 Whyte Avenue.

Looking for a collaborative space to chew the fat with Edmonton’s local food luminaries? DIYalogue Talks Food connects Edmonton’s established culinary entrepreneurs with local foodies, aspiring chefs, and backyard gardeners in 15-minute small group mini-dates.

Confirmed speed mentors include:

• Mary Bailey, The Tomato - http://thetomato.ca/
• Nate Box, Elm Cafe – http://www.elmcafe.ca
• Mack Male, What the Truck?! – http://www.whatthetruck.ca/
• Amy Beaith, Operation Fruit Rescue – http://operationfruitrescue.org/
• Sharon Yeo, Only Here for the Food – http://www.onlyhereforthefood.ca/
• Kirsta Franke,  - http://124grandmarket.com
• And many more!

DIYalogue Talks Foodwill also feature a custom sampling menu catered by Filistix. Tickets are $10 plus service fee, and available through YEGlive.ca

DIYalogue convenes communities of interest and explores the potential for individual success in the creative industries through unique partnerships and community support.