On Thursday, January 16, the Town of Vermilion officially welcomed A & R Filipino Delicacies, a new Filipino food production home business, into the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and plaque presentation took place at the council chambers in the Town of Vermilion building, with town officials attending to mark the occasion.
Among those present were Interim Chief Administrative Officer Mike van der Torre, Deputy Mayor Joshua Rayment, Councillor Robert Pulyk, Councillor Robert Snow, Councillor Kevin Martin, Vermilion Alberta Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jyllian Fairholm, and Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior.
Owner Arlene Jardinico, along with her family, has called Vermilion home since 2012, apart from a two-year period from 2013 to 2015 when they lived in Prince Albert to obtain their permanent residency. Jardinico shared that her passion for cooking and love of experimenting with food inspired her to open the business, with a particular focus on her well-loved spring rolls.
“I heard people saying they loved the spring rolls, and my friends suggested I sell them, so I decided to start this small business,” she explained.
For now, Jardinico is preparing her products at the Elks Hall commercial kitchen, which has been fully inspected and approved by Gregory Ward, Public Health Inspector and Executive Officer at Alberta Health Services. Her current offerings include spring rolls, roasted peanuts, and chili garlic oil.
Looking ahead, Jardinico has ambitious plans for her business. “If it is a success, I’m aiming for the next chapter—opening a small restaurant or food truck in the future,” she said enthusiastically.
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