On a Sunday, different people do different things. Some go to church, others sleep in, I on the other hand eat. I had the opportunity to try out Coyotes Sunday Brunch. Coyotes Bar & Grill might be Yellowknife’s only self titled Steak and Seafood joint, but that doesn’t stop them from offering one of the best breakfast/lunch/totally awesome buffets around. Then again I am probably being bias because I have not yet tried another one, but nonetheless it was good.

From the look of the outside of the building some may be surprised when walking through the doors. Many may not know but this restaurant, and bar, moved into this building after a Dairy Queen closed down years ago. Once we entered we were greeted right away, seated and asked out drink selection. The seating area is dived into 3 spaces, which is nice and gives you a little more sense of privacy.

The buffet area was packed, not with people, but with food. They had everything, and that is only half an exaggeration. Offering something that will satisfy everyone is pretty hard, but I think Coyotes does it well. They had your basic breakfast items, pancakes, sausages, bacon, eggs and my personal favorite Eggs Benedict.

I haven’t encountered many places that offer Shrimp for lunch let alone breakfast, but people were eating it. To go along with the shrimp there was a wide selection of pastas and salads with all the toppings.

In this corner of the buffet area there was two things going on. To the right they had 4 main dishes, perogies and sausage, chicken, lasagna and crab legs. Yes indeed I did say crab legs, although I did not try any. To the right is where the owner, Ed But, would make you up eggs, however you would like with what ever fixings you would like. When an owner of a business is right there working with the customers it means a lot to me. It shows they are willing to do the work and make sure you are enjoying yourself. I must also recognize the waitresses who were constantly going around to make sure everyone had everything they needed.

Of course I had to go up 2 or 3.. okay maybe 4 times, but it is not often I am able to get out to a buffet this good.

One thing that shocked me about the buffet was the selection of desserts, I could not believe they had an entire table full. I had to contain myself and only take a slice of Triple Chocolate Cake.

In all I was very pleased with the buffet and restaurant over all. The only thing going in that worried me was the price to food quality ratio. Once I saw the amount, selection and quality of food that worry went away. The price per person for the buffet was $23 and although this is a little much for me, I can understand why. I will definitely be returning, just maybe not as frequently as I want.

Have you ever tried the Sunday Brunch Buffet? Let everyone know how your experience went below in the comments.

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iPhone coming to Yellowknife questionable?

Tweetup and Blogger Breakfast recap. As well as the Food Drive and Alternatives North Forum

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Short episode this week. Talking about iPhone coming to Bell and Bell upping their network.

This weeks Events: YZF Tweetup, Alternatives North Candidate Forum, Bloggers Breakfast.

See you next week.

Over the last 10 months the bloggers of Yellowknife, yes we do exist in real life, have gotten together to share our blogging stories and chat about Yellowknife, among other things. This month is no different and although this month it will be over a holiday weekend and some may not be able to attend, we are still be having one.

These get together are very casual and laid back. We often have them over a meal and this time we will be having breakfast. There is a wide age range of bloggers and these get togethers are open to anyone who blogs. Some of the bloggers in our small group blog about life, Yellowknife, journalism, music and just about anything, so do not feel your blog might not meet our standards because to be honest there are no standards. When it comes to blogging, it is about expressing yourself and what you are passionate about.

Yellowknife’s blogging and social media community is growing and we’d love to meet anyone who is interested in it. If you want to come by and meet some of us, here is what you need to know.

• Where: Trader Grill, Explorer Hotel.
• When: Saturday October 10, 10 am.
• Who: Anyone is welcome.

I hope to see a lot of old faces as well as some new ones. See you there.

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• Bay side Bed & Breakfast and Cafe: Facebook Page
• Artsorensen Twitter Account. NNSL? @artsorensen
• Where are the 86 Pay Phone in Yellowknife: Facebook Group
• Yellowknife Dump Fire: Collection of Photo and Links from around the Yellowknife

Until next week.

UPDATE: Find full details about Yellowknife’s Float Plane Fly In HERE

This weekend, like the last, is going to be another fun one. This time we are going to look up, waaaaay up. That’s right it is the Midnight Sun Float Plane Fly-in. Bush planes and their daring pilots were some of the first to explore the vast northern frontier we call home. Come out for fun in the skies and great northern hospitality. This is always a spectacular event no matter how many planes show up. Years past planes from as far south as southern USA have come all the way up to Yellowknife to participate in this event.

Unlike the Folk on the Rocks posts I’m going to keep all these details for the Fly In here in this post. So here is the schedule of events.

Saturday  July 25, 2009

Pancake breakfast down on the docks.

Where: Wardair Floatbase

When: 8am – 10am

Model Airplane Demonstration by Roy Williams

Where: Wardair Floatbase

When: 10am

Buffalo Airways Tour

Where: Buffalo Hanger – Airport

When: 10am

Aviation Art Show – Wally Wolfe’s Art

Where: Northern Frontier Visitor Center

When: All weekend

Douglas DC-3 Rides

Register Friday and Saturday 10am – 4pm

Where: Register at Wardair Floatbase, leave from Buffalo Airways Airport

When: 10am

BBQ on the Docks

When: 6pm

What’s Happening: Live music by Rick & the Relics, BBQ catered by Chef Pierre, followed by a live auction. Tickets are $45 and can be bought at Northern Frontier Visitor Center or by calling Yvonne Quick @ 873-4036

Sunday Sunday Sunday, July 26, 2009

Bush Pilot Memorial

When: 11am

Where: Bush Pilot Monument

MLA BBQ

When: 12noon

Where Wardair Docks

Story Telling

Join in the fun and listen to some stories and tall tales of Aviation.

When: 1:30pm

Where: Wardair Docks

Wind-up Banquet

Where: Dinner at the Prospector by Chef Pierre

When: 6pm

For more information about tickets call Yvonne Quick @ 873-4036

There you go, another fun filled weekend. Unfortunately because of work and preparation to move I wont be there. But if you attend and take lots of picture please consider writing up a recap of the event right here on YkOnline.

On Friday I had to be at the airport to pick up some people coming to Yellowknife for a week so I thought it would be a good opportunity to try out the newly opened Bushpilot Cafe.

I was told the prices would be a bit more expensive than the old Airport restaurant and I was half expecting them to be as it is owned by Chef Pierre, whose restaurants normally have a higher class. But upon arriving and looking at the menu I was satisfied with the prices and found them acceptable.

Like the old restaurant the breakfast menu isn’t that large of selection so I decided to go all out and get the Bushpilot Breakfast. The price seemed reasonable for what I was going to get.

At $11.95 for the Bushpilot Breakfast I got 3 eggs however I liked, 2 pieces of toast, hashbrowns, 2 sausages, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 slices of ham, a bit of fruit and 2 damn good blue berry pancakes. As you can see it was so much food, they gave it to me on two plates.

The food was excellent to my standards, which are not very high at the moment when it comes to breakfast foods. Considering I love breakfasts such as this one, I would recommend this over other diner breakfasts in town. Although I never normally get this much food and had a hard time finishing it, I felt I got my moneys worth. Mind you I didn’t have a close look at the menu to compare the other prices but this was the most expensive breakfast item. You could almost consider this a meal for two and having the two plates makes it easy to share.

In all I liked the food and being able to watch the planes from through the window is just a bonus to add to the atmosphere. So if you like good breakfast food or are a fan of diner food, I definitly recommend you go check out the Bushman Pilot Cafe

Got a review of a local business or restaurant, why not have it posted here on YkOnline. Just register by clicking “Register” at the bottom of the sidebar, login and write. Make sure to link back to your blog if you have one.

Today is another day jammed packed full of events. Topping of the day with the President’s Ball hosted by Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

Community Constituency Pancake Breakfast

Robert Hawkins, MLA YK Center

Where & When: 7:30 am Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Start your day off with pancakes, compliments of your YK Center MLA!!

Open to the public of all ages.

Up Here’s Next Top Model

Where & When: 11:30am-1:30pm & 7pm-8:30pm

Come and be on the cover of Up Here magazine!Dress in Northern clothes (provided) with your friends, family, coworkers and let the Up Here staff transform you into your very own cover – complete with a customized headline! Cost: Free to YK75 Registrants!

Yellowknife Quilt Guild

Where & When: 4919 – 51 Street (across from the Scotia Bldg) -10AM to 6PM

Enjoy a display of quilts which have been made by local members of YK Quilt Guild. Truly a demonstration of quilting excellence. Contact Elise Chorostkowski at 873-2392 or jrmech77@yk.com for more info.

Celebrating 75 Years of Wild Women

Where & When: 7pm to 11 pm Elk’s Hall, 4919 49 St.

It’s a reunion of the Daughters of the Midnight Sun, BAV & the Red Hat Society. Join the gals for an evening of storytelling, appetizers and of course, cocktails! Wear a hat from your era. Bring your photos and share stories. An evening of sharing and caring about women. Open to 19+, women only, $20 for non-registrants. Contact Jacqueline at 445-5760 or Jacqueliner@cb.yk.com for more info.

Youth Dance (Side Door)

Where & When: 7 – 10 pm. DND Gym.

Multiplex Dance Away booked for an evening of music. Live music and ticket costs TBA.

Contact Spencer at 766-3272 or sdprograms@theedge.ca for more information.

MUSIC IN THE TENT

Where & When: 7pm – Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Featuring: Stephen Pretty; Love Gut

YK Chamber of Commerce 63rd Annual President’s Ball

Explorer Hotel

$50 Tickets on sale now, call 867-920-4944

For more info on the YK75 Celebration go their website.

Because this week is the YK75 Celebration I thought I would help spread the word of the events that are taking place. Each morning check back here after 7am for that days events.

Canadian North and YK In-flight Service Pancake Breakfast

Where & When: 7:30 am Tent behind City Hall

Free pancake breakfast open to the public!

Firefighter Mini-Challenge

Where & When: 1-3 pm Tent behind City Hall

Do your kids want to be firefighter?? Would they like to try on fire gear? How about running through an obstacle course? And every firefighter gets to spray the water hose!! Bring your kids aged 5-12 down to the park for a fun mini-firefighter challenge.

Supervised by Yellowknife’s finest from the City Fire Hall.

Kids Crafts and Reading Table

Where & When: 1-3 pm Tent Behind City Hall

Come out and make a birthday card to decorate our stage! Pre-school kids are encouraged to have some fun and commemorate Yellowknife’s 75 Anniversary by making a card for the city. Check out the mini-firefighter challenge, make a card and read a story with a friend. An afternoon of fun designed for younger kids. Bring your friends from day care!Thanks to NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities and NWT Literacy for organizing this event and to Omega Marine for sponsoring it!

Giant Miner Tour

Where & When: Pick-up at City Hall at 6:30 pm

Join us on a walking tour of the Mining Heritage Display at the entrance to Giant (Old) Townsite. Hop into a van for a guided tour of the Giant property with a stop at “C-Dry” for coffee and reclamation display viewing. After this, return to City Hall for drop off. Contact Kelley at weatherby@ssimicro.com for more details. Tour free to registered Homecoming guests (wear your button), others $5/person.

To finish off the evening check out the City Hall tent for local live music:

MUSIC IN THE TENT

Where & When: Starting at 7pm:

Featuring: Ceilidh Friends; Shea Alain

For more info on the YK75 Celebration go their website.

Although some of you may not read this until it is to late, I thought it worth mentioning anyway.

Tomorrow is Clean Air Day, what does this mean you ask. Well it is put on by Ecology North.

It is an all day event on June 3rd 2009. The idea is to walk, bicycle, car pool or take the bus instead of driving by your self to work. There is no reason why you should drive, even the bus is free to ride all day.

Ecology North is also putting on events throughout the day to encourage people to leave theirs vehicles at home:

• Breakfast – 7:30am to 8:30am – In front of City Hall
• Safe Biking Seminar – 12:10pm to 12:50pm – Library Meeting Room
• Bike Rally for Clean Air – 7pm to 8:30pm – Pool parking lot by the tennis courts.

For more information on these events and on other go to Ecology North’s Website

Ironically my bike broke this afternoon, so I will have to drive to go get it tomorrow.