Sweet corn, smoked potato and buttermilk soup |
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Over Sauced and Under Seasoned at Chapter One
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Going Full English
Traditional English Breakfast |
Located not too far from Victoria Station was Kazan Kitchen, although not primarily focused on English fare, they offered a traditional full English breakfast, which as we found out, consists of eggs, bacon, mushrooms, toast, beans, tomato and a Cumberland…. Yup, a Cumberland which if you don’t know what it is, is basically a large sausage.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Enticing El Rancho Spanish Restaurant
Pupusa |
Our server for the evening was Dora, who was half owner and half of the kitchen team at El Rancho, along with her mother. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic, and quickly took a liking to the Moo. We opted to take her suggestions and ordered a few appetizer platters so that we could sample a variety of items. She also took the liberty of altering the platters to ensure there was enough for one item per diner.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Peace at Last at Hotel Le Germain
Prox Card Holder to Initiate Lights |
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wishing for More at the Artisan Resto Cafe
Much needed Mimosa |
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Pig's Ear Celebrates Irish Fare
Organic Salmon |
Having seen some of the plates that other diners had, we opted to skip the appetizer and go straight to the entrée since we had already seen their dessert menu and knew there was plenty to choose from.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
De New Kid on the Block - DeDutch Grand Opening
The Windmill |
Friday, November 23, 2012
Anniversary at Alloy
Zebrino tomato and queso fresco |
So I contacted Uri at Alloy Restaurant and asked about the possibility of doing an off menu dinner there, and he was more than happy to oblige! We arranged for a date and he asked for a list of the humans favorite ingredients, as well as how many courses they would want and I left the rest in his hands.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Nomiya not so Nommy
Fresh Oyster Nigri |
Consider the length of the menu, it took a substantial amount of time to look through and decide what to order. The server was a bit too eager and we had to send him away several times so we had time to get through the menu and actually choose what we wanted to order.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Satisfying A Craving for Vietnamese Food - The Golden Bird Restaurant
5 Star on Vermicelli |
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Viajante - Have Blind Faith (CLOSED)
Amaranth with sorrel |
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Missing the Boat at Culina Millcreek
The restaurant itself is fairly small, but the menu was quite extensive and everything looked good. After perusing and debating, we managed to narrow down our choices, even though we could’ve easily ordered almost every item. We began with grilled cornbread, accompanied with Saskatoon berry butter. The cornbread is dense, and slightly sweet, a good start to our morning, while the Saskatoon berry flavor doesn’t quite manage to break through the butter taste.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Meandering Dinner at Red Ox Inn
Pork Belly |
Located on the South side of the river in what looks to be a very residential neighborhood, the small strip of stores stuck out. The restaurant itself is very small, so small that we had to wait outside while they got our table ready. Inside there are banquettes lining all the walls, with tables in front of them and chairs on the other side of the tables.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Social Modern Pub Food is Polished
Brown Cow |
The manager, Ian Carriere had arranged for us to identify ourselves to him when we arrived via a secret code word, “Snuffleupagus”. Ian was an excited, exuberant, passionate, and extremely enthusiastic person. He spent a considerable amount of time going through the menu with us to let us know what his favorites were, what items were new, and what items were carried over from the previous incarnation of Social Modern Pub.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Dependable Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
Bean sprouts and miso soup |
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Not Terribly Tasty at Taste Calgary
Ancient Grain Salad |
On the evening we went they suggested we order 3-4 plates to share, so we ordered the ancient grain salad, feeb tartare, rabbit tostada and pigs ear. The dishes came out in no particular order, and were presented to us as soon as they were prepared.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sublimely Informative Summer Bubbles Tasting at deVine Wines
I attended deVine Wine’s annual Summer Bubbles champagne tasting night. As I’m still relatively new to drinking wine and know very little about what goes into making it, or what the differences between the different varietals are, attending wine tastings is a great way to learn more about wine, as well as try a variety of wines without committing to buying a whole bottle.
At this wine tasting, the focus was on sparkling wine and champagne, with seven different sparkling wines and champagnes to taste, I knew it was going to be an interesting night of Moo drinking my body weight in alcohol.
At this wine tasting, the focus was on sparkling wine and champagne, with seven different sparkling wines and champagnes to taste, I knew it was going to be an interesting night of Moo drinking my body weight in alcohol.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Dining at Diner Deluxe
The Best Oatmeal |
The interior is that of a funky, retro diner, with your classic 50’s diner tables, chairs and banquettes. We decided to order The Best Oatmeal that we’d seen on You Gotta Eat Here, along with the crispy potato pancakes and the classic breakfast.
The fried oatmeal had a hint of maple taste to it, was very dense, and served in a small cast iron skillet. On it’s own, it tasted plain and heavy, but tasted delicious when combined with the thick and nicely tart lemon curd, and swimming in the vanilla bean cream.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Lovely Lebanese Food at La Shish Taouk
Feeb Schwarma |
The Mayfield location is large and spacious, with ample seating. Unlike their downtown location where it is mainly take out, this location offers take out, as well as sit down restaurant service.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Supposedly Local and Seasonal in Saskatoon at Weczeria
Nice interior |
Not sure where to go to eat since it’d been over a decade since the female human had lived there, we got a few suggestions from @andrealauder, a fellow Saskatchewanian. She told us of a restaurant called Weczeria Food & Wine, that is located on Broadway Ave, the closest equivalent to Edmonton’s Whyte Ave that Saskatoon has, this street is filled with quirky, independent stores, cafés and restaurants.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Swift Lunch at Viphalay Laos and Thai Restaurant
Pad Thai |
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Superbly Simple Ice Cream at Village Ice Cream
Village Ice Cream |
Tucked away in what looks like an area mostly filled with
warehouses is Village Ice Cream. Once you find it, you can’t miss it with it’s
bright yellow siding. Although it’s a small space, they do have outdoor
seating.
They have a list of flavors that are always available indicated in white, as
well as a list of ice cream flavors that are seasonal. The staff was incredibly
friendly and encouraged us to try as many flavors as we liked before committing
to a larger serving. The Phil and Sebastian Coffee ice cream tasted like a cup
of coffee with cream, and the cardamom flavor was purely cardamom flavored.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Burrito Libre Surprisingly Satisfying
Burrito in a Bowl |
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Delightful Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Wedding Cupcakes! Photo by Brown's Photography |
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Cinnamon Buns from Yesteryear
Tuck Shop Tent |
She wanted to try the Tuck Shop Cinnamon Buns, as at the time, she and @thepolishviking were on a quest to find the best cinnamon buns in Edmonton. Located on North Campus in Quad, the tent was open and served cinnamon buns for Friday and Saturday only. When we approached Quad, the heavenly and unmistakable smell of warm, fresh baked cinnamon buns filled the air.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Porcine Delights at Carne
Roast Porchetta Sandwich |
The roast porchetta sandwich is substantial, filled with loads of tender, juicy, fatty, porcine goodness in the form of heritage berkshire pork belly, and is ensconced in a crispy ciabatta bun. The mound of meat has a hint of salty deliciousness and bits of crispy pig skin, I only wish there were more moolicious skin. The apple slaw complements the richness of the sandwich as it is refreshing, light, and bright tasting.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The Lost Little Village
We were spending the day at the Fringe and needed something to eat, so we decided to give Little Village a whirl. We started with the grilled pita with hummus, which was a bit pricy for our liking at $5 as there was not much pita for the amount of hummus you got. Although the pita was fresh off the grill, the hummus tasted bland and could have benefited from more seasoning. The lamb and potatoes for $8 consisted of a cup of potatoes topped with lamb. The potatoes were marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, giving it a bright, refreshing taste, accompanied with a nice and dilly tzatziki sauce. The shredded lamb on top was moist and tender, but lacking in the flavour department.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Family Friendly Tutti Frutti - Eat In Eat Out Feature
Aditi taste testing for us |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Nectarous Nomad Mobile Kitchen
Crack and Cheese |
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
No Peace to be Found at Hotel Arts
Hotel Arts |
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Jack's Grill - Another pricey misadventure (CLOSED)
Prosecco to start |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Dissatisfying Sicilian Pasta Kitchen
Bruschetta |
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Zaika Indian Bistro - Sleek and delicious Indian buffet
So much food! |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Welcome changes to Taste of Edmonton 2012
Bacon Bomb |
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Mooliciously Addictive Gourmet Girl Cookies
Sarah Masters Phillips - Evil Genius |
The evil genius behind a new cookie vendor is Sarah Masters Phillips, sous chef at Highlands Kitchen. With a penchant for baking, particularly cookies and other comforting desserts (see my post about how she taught me to make scones), she wanted a way to share her passion with others and came up with Gourmet Girl Cookies. Her mooliciously addictive treats are currently available Wednesday nights at the Southwest Farmers Market, as well as bake to order.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tutti Frutti Invades Southgate Centre
Sleek new Tutti Frutti Southgate location |
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The 2 S's at Khazana
A little bit of everything |
Sunday, July 22, 2012
ATCO Gas Cook Off
Competitors - Phil Wilson, Teresa Lin and Michelle Peters Jones |
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Haweli Groupon A Miss
Mystery dips with bread of some ilk |
It had been years since either of us had been to Haweli, and neither of us had been there other than during their lunch buffet. So we decided to buy their Groupon and make a dinner time visit. Upon arrival, it was obvious they were trying to drum up more suppertime business as there was only one table occupied in a very large space when we arrived. Although most places we go for Indian food wind up being buffet style, we welcomed the opportunity to order from the menu and not stuff ourselves silly for once. Even though we weren’t 100% certain of what everything was, we picked a few things that sounded familiar and went from there.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Pinkberry Arrives - Frozen Yogurt to the Stars
Pinkberry Grand Opening! |
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Humdrum at Continental Treat
Lamb chops with spaetzle |
Their menu was quite large and took a while to peruse, but we all managed to settle on different menu items so we could try a little bit of everything. Their portion sizes are not to be underestimated, as they are all quite large. However there was a theme to the evening other than large portions, and that was unfortunately that most of the food was bland.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Three Boars Eatery - Far From Boarish
Duck Rillette |
Their menu changes on a regular basis, at least weekly if not daily. So be prepared to be adventurous, if you had a favorite dish on one visit, it might not be there on the next. They also have a large offering of beer, as well as other spirits.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Malcontented at Moriarty's Bistro and Wine Bar (CLOSED)
Uncomfortable chairs |
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Search for English Scones and Clotted Cream
Double Devon Cream |
If you haven’t read my post about having High Tea at Claridges Hotel in London, England, then you probably don’t know that I’ve been absolutely obsessed with scones and clotted cream since returning from Europe in 2010. We have been on a quest ever since to find or make something similar. Unfortunately store bought scones in Canada are not the same as you find in the UK. Biscuits are the most similar thing we have in Canada to an English Scone, but they are not as flaky and tend to fall apart more easily than scones. Many people don’t understand what an English Scone is and think that those hard, dense, flat, and dry lumps of dough they call scones at most coffee shops are scones. Let me tell you that you are sorely mistaken and are missing out on the light, fluffy, flaky, moist goodness that is a traditional English scone!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Over Indulgence
Chef Andrew Cowan (Hundred Bar & Kitchen) and I = Matching Chefs Outfits |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake - For the Lazy Baker
Some of you might know that I’m not much of a cook, I can however bake. So whenever I have to go to a potluck, I’m usually the first to volunteer to bring a dessert. At @foodkarmablog’s recent Street Eats themed potluck, I opted to bring my no bake lemon cheesecakes, since they’re small, easy to eat and could potentially be something sold from a dessert food truck.
A few tips and tricks for you:
A few tips and tricks for you:
- Ensure you buy lemon Jello and NOT lemon pudding. Sometimes at the grocery store the packages look the same and they stock the wrong item in the wrong place.
- Let the cream cheese sit out on the counter for about an hour before you use it to make sure it reaches room temperature. This makes for a much smoother cheesecake.
- Once you’ve combined the lemon Jello with hot water, make sure you let it sit until its room temperature or else you will wind up cooking the cream cheese. If you don’t have the time or patience to let it cool naturally, just stick it in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Venturing Outwards to Vivo Ristorante
Caprese Salad |
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sumptuous Slow Food Gala
Swag! |
Chefs were tasked with making courses that highlighted a local ingredient, and each course was paired with either wine or beer.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Support Drift
Support Drift Food Truck!
Support Local Business!
The Story
Drift Food Truck has been regularly parked on 108 Street and
Jasper Avenue since last season. A few short weeks ago, they showed up at their
regular spot to find that they could no longer park there due to construction.
After working with their Street Vending Coordinator, they
were able to relocate quickly to a spot on 100 Ave and 108 Street. Although
they only park there 3-4 times a week, a nearby business owner has been
complaining to both the City of Edmonton and to Kara and Nevin Fenske – the
owners and operators of Drift Food Truck daily.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Mr Moo's Adventures First Year Anniversary
At Lux Steakhouse, picture by @Dudleydavid |
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Other Calgary Eats and Treats - Coffee, Donuts, and Pastries
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
A local artisan coffee shop, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is a homey place that makes a might fine cup of coffee, complete with coffee art. With two locations, one in Marda Loop, the other in a far-flung corner of Chinook Mall, it’s worth seeking them out.
The lattes they produce are spot on with perfectly steamed milk giving it just a hint of sweetness, topped thick rich foam and adorned with beautiful latte art.
Beautiful Latte Art |
The lattes they produce are spot on with perfectly steamed milk giving it just a hint of sweetness, topped thick rich foam and adorned with beautiful latte art.