Their famous Cheescake in a jar
Very good Steak Tartar
Showing posts with label Downtown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Downtown. Show all posts
Monday, April 22, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Corso 32
Arancini Ball Appetizers half size, Roasted Cauliflower, Mascarpone & Fontina
Fried Short Rib, Shaved Pear & Arugula Salad, Crostini
Farro Pappardelle “Valtellina”, Savoy Cabbage, Brown Butter, Sage & Fonduta
Chocolate torta, Salty Hazelnuts
Vanilla panna cotta, House Made Vin Cotto, Pistachios, Honey Grappa
Monday, November 19, 2012
CIBO
Snapper Appetizer
Tortellini Appetizer
Charcuterie Board Appetizer
Arancini Appetizer
Polenta Fritta Appetizer
Tazza Di Cioccolato Dessert
Friday, November 9, 2012
Old Spaghetti Factory
Bread, Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Fettuccine con Pollo, New York Steak with fries and mushrooms
The bar, cinnamon and apple pudding, gelati
In the middle of a snow blizzard we decided to take ourselves out to an early dinner. As we arrived before 5.30pm it was nice and quite, the blizzard probably didn't help either. It is a large restaurant with wood partitioning making the areas a bit more intimate and "Saloon"like. I liked the decor and "old school" feel. The place is so large that it can literally fit an old tram in it. The tram sits approximately 6-7 couples and would be a great place for a little party.
The server was very friendly and professional. He didn't chat away but was efficient and helpful. With quite a lot of menu choices, I was surprised that pizza wasn't a choice. They have a kids menu and I think it would be a kid friendly place in general.
I ordered an main Fettuccine Pasta with chunks of chicken (their words). It had a creamy sauce and mushrooms, and was then baked in the oven with multiple types of cheese. It was rich! but in a blizzard, just what the doctor ordered. With all mains you receive a complimentary salad and ice cream of coffee. A pretty good deal for $11 to $16. Blair got the New York steak for $16 so he was happy.
They brought out a warm loaf of bread with garlic butter which we quickly polished off before the salads with housemade blue cheese dressing, so smooth and tasty I wanted to lick the plate.
My pasta was a very large serving and cooked well. Perhaps too much cheese but that is a personal preference. I thought it was tasty and would order it again. Blair loved his steak and declared they were the best fries he'd had in Edmonton, which is a big call as he eats fries with almost every meal.
Despite having complimentary gelati Blair wanted to try the pudding, which was only $5. So of course he did, it was very tasty, moist, not too sweet. My gelati was pistachio, chocolate and vanilla swirl.
The bill including a softdrink came to $40. Very good value for a big tasty meal with three courses for two! All in all a lovely meal, quick and hardy reliable food for a snow blizzard! We will definitely be back, probably for a rowdy party in the tram! toot toot
Food Quality and Taste = 8 out of 10
Atmosphere and Service = 8 out of 10
The server was very friendly and professional. He didn't chat away but was efficient and helpful. With quite a lot of menu choices, I was surprised that pizza wasn't a choice. They have a kids menu and I think it would be a kid friendly place in general.
I ordered an main Fettuccine Pasta with chunks of chicken (their words). It had a creamy sauce and mushrooms, and was then baked in the oven with multiple types of cheese. It was rich! but in a blizzard, just what the doctor ordered. With all mains you receive a complimentary salad and ice cream of coffee. A pretty good deal for $11 to $16. Blair got the New York steak for $16 so he was happy.
They brought out a warm loaf of bread with garlic butter which we quickly polished off before the salads with housemade blue cheese dressing, so smooth and tasty I wanted to lick the plate.
My pasta was a very large serving and cooked well. Perhaps too much cheese but that is a personal preference. I thought it was tasty and would order it again. Blair loved his steak and declared they were the best fries he'd had in Edmonton, which is a big call as he eats fries with almost every meal.
Despite having complimentary gelati Blair wanted to try the pudding, which was only $5. So of course he did, it was very tasty, moist, not too sweet. My gelati was pistachio, chocolate and vanilla swirl.
The bill including a softdrink came to $40. Very good value for a big tasty meal with three courses for two! All in all a lovely meal, quick and hardy reliable food for a snow blizzard! We will definitely be back, probably for a rowdy party in the tram! toot toot
Food Quality and Taste = 8 out of 10
Atmosphere and Service = 8 out of 10
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Oil Lamp Greek
Delicious!! I've spent a lot of time in Greek restaurants in my life and this is a homey, fresh, traditional and delicious place to eat! Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
The staff were friendly and served us quickly and diligently. We ordered a touch too much food because we wanted to try everything and we weren't disappointed by any of our choices.
The saganaki was some of the richest and tastiest we have ever had, I would recommend eating it was slices of tomato. I asked for a plate of sliced tomatoes and they happily brought us a pile of them. Another greek restaurant in Edmonton refused to and said I would have to pay for a salad to do so?
The meat was well marinated and cooked perfectly, we often find pork can be overcooked and dry but were thankful that it was not.
Yes, I will be back!
The staff were friendly and served us quickly and diligently. We ordered a touch too much food because we wanted to try everything and we weren't disappointed by any of our choices.
The saganaki was some of the richest and tastiest we have ever had, I would recommend eating it was slices of tomato. I asked for a plate of sliced tomatoes and they happily brought us a pile of them. Another greek restaurant in Edmonton refused to and said I would have to pay for a salad to do so?
The meat was well marinated and cooked perfectly, we often find pork can be overcooked and dry but were thankful that it was not.
Yes, I will be back!
Food taste and quality: 10 out of 10
Atmosphere and service: 9 out of 10
Monday, October 1, 2012
Atmosphere - Public House
The Public House - 10766 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, ABT5H
We went here for the Australian Rules Football Grand Final here. They have a bar in the basement which was a great place to watch the game. There's TV's all over the place on all floors with lots of sports on. The wall of books was very cool and the decor in general was great. We got some drinks and they were nice. $9 for a mojito is a bit expensive in Edmonton but probably reasonable for this location in downtown. The waitress was quite slow to take our order and then bring our drinks. There is no dance floor but some women were dancing between tables. There is music on but its not too loud. As we didn't eat I can't judge the food but we will probably go back to try it.
Atmosphere and service = 8 out of 10
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Dauphine Bakery & Bistro
High Tea
Chocolate Crossant and Merengue
We first tried here to go to the High Tea on Saturday. Blair is an avid High Tea lover and we have sampled them around the world. There are only a handful of places that do High Tea in Edmonton and at $25 a person this is certainly the most reasonably priced. You have to book the high tea in advance and they only service groups of 6 and smaller between the hours of 3-5pm on Friday and Saturday.
We each got to pick a pot of tea each from a large selection. The first taste was a lovely cool soup which I enjoyed but was too salty for Blair, followed by a selection of faced sandwiches with an interesting mix of flavours and some combinations I had never tried before but loved. The last taste was a mix of their delicious desserts in mini form. A great way to try everything they offer and then get a big one next time your nearby!
We have since been back four times, which for us is a record. It is one of the best coffees you can get in town and all the salads, desserts and sandwiches we've tried have been lovely. Sometimes the servings are a bit small so don't expect a big hardy meal.
The service can be a bit touch and go, the waiters are lovely but often very slow and a tad forgetful.
Food taste and quality = 9 out of 10
Atmosphere and service = 8 out of 10
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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