by Twyla Campbell | Jul 2, 2017 | Restaurant Review
I was happy to hear that the people behind Three Boars were moving in to the space occupied for seven years by Carla Alexander’s MRKT at 10542 Jasper Avenue. It’s a beautiful space that needs to be respected by people who “get it” when it comes...
by Twyla Campbell | Jun 21, 2017 | Restaurant Review
The ubiquitous Hawaiian dish, poke (pronounced POH-kay), has landed on the shores of the Edmonton food scene with the opening of Ono Poke on 104 Street just north of Jasper Avenue. A small but smart menu (fish, pork and one vegan offering), and two daily specials...
by Twyla Campbell | Jun 15, 2017 | Restaurant Review
Vaticano Cucina opened in the old Koutouki Taverna on Gateway Boulevard. Despite being a little kitschy with a heavy play on religion, and being weak in execution on some dishes, a friendly ‘can do’ attitude and a solid pizza and pasta showing make this a...
by Twyla Campbell | May 23, 2017 | Restaurant Review
Fan of Pho? You’re going to like Pho Boy, a little Vietnamese restaurant in the old B’s Diner on Whyte Ave. The menu is concise with a half dozen appetizers, a couple of noodle bowls and a two soups plus the option to build your own. The pho broth has...
by Twyla Campbell | May 6, 2017 | Restaurant Review
Takami is doing things right: three times a week, fresh fish is brought in from Japan and New Zealand within 48 hours of being harvested, and the proof is in the pudding — or, on the platter, as is the case here. For full details on my experience, read my CBC web...
