Good Eats

Going Out?

I wish I was. There are just some nights I do not want to cook anything, and tonight is one of them. I've already made supper but if you need a place to eat, here's some awesome Edmonton restaurants. These are not chain restaurants (at least I don't think so) and they range from a regular night out to a special occasion.

 

1. Dadeo

Down on Whyte Ave, this is one of my favorite places to eat. It has Cajun cuisine and a fun little atmosphere. It is an 18 plus restaurant though, so you can't go for a family night out. Every Monday and Tuesday, I believe they have 9$ Po-Boys, which are delicious sandwiches. Their yam fries are probably the best I've ever tasted. It can get noisy in here so you might want to save your intimate date for another time. If you're planning to go on a Friday or Saturday night, make reservations. It's a hole in the wall so they don't have a lot of space. I really enjoy their Grilled Veggie Po-Boy, and the bowl of gumbo (which is only 8$) It's a great place to go if you're planning on going out on Whyte after or wanting to grab dessert at Block 1912.

2. Free Press Bistro

If you work near 104st and 100 Ave downtown, hit up Free Press Bistro for lunch. They are open for dinner as well, but paninis are more of a lunch thing. You want to get there early though, probably 11:30, as it fills up quickly. They have a ton of different paninis that come with your choice of side (they do homemade potato chips that are really tasty.) This was actually the topic that Jordon and I first talked about that brought us together (get to a man's stomach kinda thing.) The price is a little high, I think it's about 12$ for a sandwich (which are really filling.) My personal favorites are the Pulled Pork, Vietnamese Chicken, & Thai Chicken.

3. Back Street Bistro

Another downtown lunch location. It's kind of hidden at the back left side of a building (I can't remember which one) on Jasper Ave between 105th and 106th street. Luckily we have google so you can just find the address. Anyway, it's another hole in the wall kind of place. Again, you want to get there early especially if you want a table. The serve Vietnamese cuisine. I usually go for the Lemon grass chicken combo which is 9$. DO NOT go here if you are planning on having a regular supper at a regular time. I usually have to snack on crackers and fruit just because I'm so full. The owners are super friendly and whip out the food like no tomorrow. Definitely one of my top lunch spots. 

4. Gini's

So this is the special occasion restaurant. Now I know what you're thinking, it looks like an everyday neighbourhood bar. Jordon and I were thinking the same thing when his grandparents wanted to go here for their anniversary. Boy did we ever under dress. You walk in there is someone there taking your jacket, and tables with perfectly pressed linen. It is pretty pricey, like 35 dollars for an entree but they served the most delicious French food I've ever had. I'm planning on heading back there sometime for a nice dinner.

I may have to do a Part 2 because there are a couple more excellent places to try but hopefully this gives you some new supper dates.

-Vanessa xo