by Twyla Campbell | Dec 4, 2013 | Restaurant Review
The Century Hospitality Group has added to its culinary empire with the recent opening of Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar on Capital Boulevard (108 Street), just north of Grant MacEwan University. The beautifully renovated space features gorgeous amounts of brick,...
by Twyla Campbell | Nov 22, 2013 | Restaurant Review
Until six months ago, Rosso Pizzeria was home to da capo’s, an Italian coffee shop with a bit of an identity crisis. The three-part signage displayed the words “gelato biscotti caffè” on one awning, “birra vino martini” on the middle...
by Twyla Campbell | Nov 19, 2013 | Restaurant Review
State & Main opened in the southwest corner of Southgate Shopping Centre at the beginning of September. At first glance I was intrigued by the curiously cool name, dark-chic interior and the fact that it must have some financial heft behind it based on the real...
by Twyla Campbell | Nov 15, 2013 | Restaurant Review
Jasper Avenue became home to a heavy hitter recently. The British Columbia based Cactus Club opened its doors right across from the old General Hospital at 111 Street. This is the 25th Cactus Club in a chain founded by Richard Jaffray and guided by Executive Chef Rob...
by Twyla Campbell | Oct 29, 2013 | Restaurant Review
Edmonton is having a barbecue bonanza. In less than two years, five barbecue joints have lit up the local food scene: Smokehouse BBQ, Sloppy Hoggs Roed Hus, Bubba’s; less notably, That BBQ Place in Sherwood Park, and now Memphis Blues. Bubba’s literally...
by Twyla Campbell | Sep 27, 2013 | Restaurant Review
Hardware Grill owners Larry and Melinda Stewart opened the doors to Tavern 1903 a few weeks ago. Judging by the crowds, I’d say they’re off to a good start. They have the resto-cred and the building (the restored Alberta Hotel) to make this one of the more popular...
