Inspired by a series of dinners to gather friends and neighbours on farms throughout Central Alberta – the dream of building a restaurant became a reality for Chef Blair Lebsack and Caitlin Fulton with the opening of RGE RD in 2013.
With a strong focus on wood fire cookery and whole animal butchery – RGE RD is where you’ll find cuisine celebrating the tastes and flavours of the prairies composed using traditional techniques handed down from generation to generation integrated with modern contemporary techniques executed with skill, passion, respect and understanding of seasonal ingredients.
Our kitchen team is led by talented, award winning chefs. Our Front of House and Culinary team is made up of kind, loyal, professional individuals who are passionate about food and hospitality. Together, we honour, celebrate and amplify our local farms and partners along with the fruits of their care and labour.
With our commitment to sourcing ingredients according to best practices and sustainability, it is no coincidence that the results are simply more delicious.
RGE RD is always a feast for the senses and we invite all to eat off the beaten path.
We’ve always strived to bring Alberta’s finest, sustainably-raised proteins to our guests at RGE RD and over the years, our desire to create a meaningful connection between our partners and meat-loving consumers became stronger. When the opportunity to take over the space next to our beloved RGE RD was presented to us – we knew this would be the next chapter in our culinary journey.
The Butchery by RGE RD showcases whole animal butchery in a market-style setting and the shelves will be stocked with the highest quality products from our kitchen and community. Open six days a week, our offerings include on-the-spot custom cuts, questionable bits and everything in between like homemade soups and stocks, house cured meats and sausages, housemade spice blends and marinades, made-to-order sandwiches and handhelds – everything you’ll need to celebrate and support local.
