SA LUTE S & S H O UT O UT S Snippets of good news from our everchanging food and beverage scene! Tre Stelle is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a free commemorative cookbook, “Say Cheese”. Of 3,000 recipes from across Canada, our recipe for Spinach, Bacon, and Feta Salad is one of 60 featured! Download free in English or French at trestelle.ca/cookbook, or snag a limited edition copy for $39.95 with all profits to Canada’s frontline workers. Alberta’s love of pizza knows no bounds! Cochrane’s Half Hitch Brewing’s sister company, The Mash, has been so successful in Airdrie, selling out of their 400, 10-inch pizzas every day, that they’ve opened in Kensington too! Using spent grain from their Papa Bear Prairie Ale for their dough is not only environmentally friendly, it’s nutritious and delicious! Enjoy best-selling Dill Pickle and Bacon, and Wild Mushroom pizzas on the beautiful hidden patio. 7 days from 11 am with free private parking after 5:30 pm. Joe West Pizza is the latest venture from the team behind Edmonton’s Vintage Fork, and Chef Salar Melli is proud of the organic flour he uses for his hearty, cheese-baked pan crusts. There’s a pizza for everyone from Meat Lovers, topped with four types of sausage, to Vegetarian Ratatouille loaded with veggies! Closed Mondays. Now Brett McDermott’s Our Daily Brett has moved to a larger space on Calgary’s 14 Street SW, he’s opened a new dine-in/ take out pizza spot, Actually Pretty Good in the original location. With partner, Chris Gale, of Fairmont Banff Springs’ Castello Ristorante, they’re serving up both classic and creative, thin crust, “California-style” pizzas, with house-made, gluten-friendly crust and plant-based mozza options. A choice of starters, salads and pastas too. Open seven days. There’s a new restaurant at River Cree Casino, Italia, with a mouth-watering menu. We’re drooling for Alaskan scallops 6 Culinaire | September 2020
with charred cauliflower risotto and double-smoked bacon; their roasted lingcod cioppino with many goodies from the sea; wild mushroom gnocchi with arugula and oven-dried tomatoes; beef tip and wild mushroom pappardelle; grainfed veal chop; and game hen Parmesan. Mmm mmm! Wednesday–Sunday, 5 pm-10 pm. In Calgary, Blink has been revamped from the more corporate, upscale restaurant to a second Annabelle’s Kitchen, after the success of the Marda Loop location. Executive Chef, Chris Dewling, is still heading up the kitchen of this casual Italian eatery, with a menu of antipasti, pizzas and pastas, as well as favourites from Blink’s lunch menu. Open TuesdaySaturday. Not stopping there, they’ve also launched Annabelle’s Kitchen catering division, for social gatherings at home! On the Move! Doughnut Party has a new home in Edmonton’s Brewery District, at 11980 104 Avenue, next door to Tokiwa Ramen. Open for walk-ins, or order at doughnutparty.ca for delivery and pickup! Wednesday-Sunday. From lobster gnocchi to Tuscan baked cheese dip with flatbread chips, and plenty more high-end comfort food in between, Edmonton’s Villa Bistro has moved from 104 Street to the former Nello’s spot at 11520 100 Avenue. Not only can you eat well at some of our new restaurants, but now you can also pick up curated grocery items. A1 Bodega has opened in Calgary’s Two Penny space, and it’s fabulous. The aim is zero food waste, and you’ll find products from other restaurants in the group - Calcutta Cricket Club, and Native Tongues, A1’s housebaked breads and sauces, as well local
artisan products like Empire Provisions sausage, Salt Craft salamis, dried goods, fruit, veg, cleaners, ice cream, ice, seafood and socks! And to the left is the Café – with stunning dishes for every meal of the day from Chef Mharlon Atienza. Aperitivo hour is from 3-5 pm and includes free tapas with your drink. A snack bar, stone deck pizza oven for pides, beautiful west-facing secret patio, and the most delicious veggie, seafood, pasta and meat dishes, make A1 a must-visit. Open every day from 9 am. And in Edmonton, next to the always excellent Sabor Restaurant, Bodega Pantry is now open for you to take home Spanish and Portuguese pantry staples, as well as made-to-order sandwiches, meats, cheese, salads, fresh seafood, signature sauces and dressings, and desserts. 11:30 am-8:30 pm, closed Sundays. Staying in Edmonton, Taste Of Shangri-La has made 9563 118 Avenue its home, in the ex-Sloppy Hoggs
