Edmonton Food, Coffee, Dining, etc. - Page 13

Hallsy's Toupee · #**241** Posted **Feb 24, 2011, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

re: Downtown Dining Week

They should at least start up a Facebook page or something. Send out flyers and billboard ads.

I emailed them to suggest they created a FB page. Got a reply back from them saying that they are creating one.

SHOFEAR · #**242** Posted **Feb 25, 2011, 9:59 PM**

Went to that Calzone place on 118 for lunch. that is goood.

240glt · #**243** Posted **Feb 28, 2011, 5:14 PM**

Went to Narayanni's for Indian on saturday night. Located in a bit of an odd spot just south of Whyte on 81 ave & 102 st, quite unassuming from the outside but very well decorated inside.

Was a bit suprised that they only offer buffet style but worked for me as I am not an indian food connaiseur... food was absolutely great, just wish I could have eaten more but that was litterally impossible. Everything organic & free range, all vegetarian dishes are vegan. Very extensive selection and very well prepared. Drink menu is limited but service was very friendly.

$29/ per plate plus drinks. We'll be back.

Coldrsx · #**244** Posted **Mar 3, 2011, 7:18 PM**

Queen of Tarts is now open with a killer space on 104st. (basement of the armstrong building)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/masterm...n/photostream/

ciudad_del_norte · #**245** Posted **Mar 4, 2011, 9:33 PM**

^
Dropped by at lunch to try a slice of Quiche and pick up a lime curd tart. I'm not really a quiche connoisseur but it was definately the best I've had.

The space they have set up really is awesome. Reminds me how much potential there is in the warehouse district....

SHOFEAR · #**246** Posted **Mar 4, 2011, 10:21 PM**

to bad they aren't open till 9 in the morning. A tasty cinnamon bun while walking to work would be sweet.

CMD UW · #**247** Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

to bad they aren't open till 9 in the morning. A tasty cinnamon bun while walking to work would be sweet.

They'll likely change that once they realize how many people would stop in on their way to work for a coffee and a quick pastry.

rapid_business · #**248** Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 6:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

They'll likely change that once they realize how many people would stop in on their way to work for a coffee and a quick pastry.

Yup, fire them an email SHO

Coldrsx · #**249** Posted **Mar 5, 2011, 7:22 PM**

Stopped by after work yesterday, great space, yummy treats, good bread.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**250** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 6:52 PM**

Went to IHOP for breaky just after 9 AM and it was a 20 min wait for a table for 2. By 10:30 AM I heard the wait for a 2-seater was 45 minutes! Part of the reason is that there are several parties of 10+.

As for the food itself, it was alright for what I expected from a breaky chain. Most of them can't get eggs cooked over-medium right, but unlike Dennys, IHOP doesn't burn them. Coffee was weak.

mcc16 · #**251** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 7:11 PM**

IHOP coffee almost tasted hazelnutty or something...not a fan. And as for as food goes, i still prefer cora.

Has anyone tried any of the downtown dining mens yet?

Coldrsx · #**252** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 7:32 PM**

No lineup at the commodore, cheaper and better.

mcc16 · #**253** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 7:41 PM**

needs reno. Very minor reno and it would be a million times better.

CMD UW · #**254** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 7:52 PM**

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needs reno. Very minor reno and it would be a million times better.

Totally agree. But to be honest, the Commodore is meh. Actually a great place for breakfast is Madison's Grill at the Union Bank Inn. I found it really good and reasonably priced for the quality.

mcc16 · #**255** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 7:58 PM**

I think the campbell soup cans are what keeps me from going back lol. A lot of places do breakfast that dont advertise it. Even murreittas on whyte.

Went to the cafe in lemarchand mansion the other day...No breakfast and kind of boring food, but really neat little space. I think it was called Tazzo.

Coldrsx · #**256** Posted **Mar 6, 2011, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

Totally agree. But to be honest, the Commodore is meh. Actually a great place for breakfast is Madison's Grill at the Union Bank Inn. I found it really good and reasonably priced for the quality.

It is what it is and is good.

Don't compare that level... With this level. If you want good food and experience, culina, 9th st bistro, and many little places west whyte.

Coldrsx · #**257** Posted **Mar 8, 2011, 6:08 AM**

Any reports on downtown dining week?

We are hitting a few places this week.

Coldrsx · #**258** Posted **Mar 8, 2011, 8:15 PM**

Transcend opens third Edmonton location

Coffee roasters plan expansion with hot-food menu, liquor

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Josh Hockin and James Schutz toast the opening of Transcend, a local coffee company that opened its third location in Edmonton on Jasper Ave. on March 8, 2011.
Photograph by: Ed Kaiser, edmontonjournal.com
EDMONTON - Transcend Coffee started brewing up business at its third Edmonton location Tuesday, on Jasper Avenue and 104th Street.

The space, formerly occupied by Axis Cafe, includes a café with cosy loft seating next to a new fireplace, and a fully equipped boardroom available for rent.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...451/story.html

DRan · #**259** Posted **Mar 8, 2011, 11:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Any reports on downtown dining week?

We are hitting a few places this week.

I went to Niche on Friday night, had the $50 5 course option.

I had Lentil Soup, Beef Carpacio, Meat and Cheese Plate, Beef Cheeks, and the Bundt Cake for dessert. All my choices were great, and everyone in my group enjoyed their choices. Awesome value, perfectly paced evening, good service, I would recommend checking it out. You will probably want to make reservations, small room, maybe seats 24 people.

On the other hand... Went to Pampa on Saturday night. I was dissapointed in our expirence. Bad service from our waitress, she would of fit right in at Dennys... We were placed in the back room which has a bad atompshere, and inconsistant meat visits. The salad bar was very weak in comparison to everyother restaurant I have been to. The side dishes were cold and mediocre. And no Chimichurri Sauce! - Which I understand is not Brazilian - but Argentinian, they will probably add it...

I will go back in the summer sometime to see if they worked out some of the kinks.

hilman · #**260** Posted **Mar 8, 2011, 11:39 PM**

^ Good to hear, I was thinking of going to Niche this week.