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corbeaux bakehouse

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After seeing all the delicious pictures being posted on Instagram about Corbeaux Bakehouse, I couldn’t wait to check it out for myself. Located in the former Melrose, the space had been transformed and it looked like a little bit of Europe in Calgary.

We arrived early on Friday and were happy to be seated right away. I had a cup of hot chocolate while I decided on breakfast. There were a lot of choices!

We knew we had to try the bread so we shared the bread basket which contained a few varieties along with butter and jam. The bread was so good and comforting and way more than two people needed to eat.

 

I was happy to see the buratta on the menu and we definitely wanted to try that. The cheese was soft and paired well with the tomato jam that it was served with. The jam was our favourite, sweet with a kick of spice.
I opted for the duo of poached eggs with salt, pepper and gremolata. We also ordered some bakehouse potatoes to go with our eggs. The potatoes were cooked up in duck fat with some caramelized onions and green onions. They made the perfect accompaniment to the eggs.
We also indulged and ordered some hollandaise sauce for the eggs. Definitely worth the splurge!
Our very delicious and filling breakfast was finished off with brioche donuts with lemon curd which were served nice and warm.

 

Along with their sit down menu, Corbeaux offers a huge variety of pastries and cakes that you can enjoy. With his sweet tooth, I knew Q would love the almond croissant which he devoured after dinner.
It was a great morning and I can’t wait to go back to try out all their lunch and dinner offerings. Definitely a place worth checking out!

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breakfast at the point

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I had been meaning to check out The Point for a while. I finally made it over for breakfast a few weeks ago, while Q was at school.  My friends and I met around 10 and it was practically empty, something sure to change as the golf season gets busier.
Baby cuddles were had while we perused the one page menu. There were lots of options and something to please everyone.

The Benny’s were calling my name and I ended up ordering “The Point”.  Arugula, mushrooms, truffle hollandaise, yum! These were nestled on top of a toasted English muffin with hints of garlic and topped with some soft poached eggs. The Benny’s were served with wedge cut potatoes, crisp and tasty. This was such a delicious meal, I didn’t want it to end!

It’s nice having a great breakfast option around the corner from home, with a great view to boot! Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other offerings. Who am I kidding? I’m definitely going back for the eggs benedict!

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urban china (edmonton)

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We spent a few days in Edmonton last week. After Q and hubby’s morning swim, everyone was famished.  Luckily Urban China was around the corner from our hotel and we thought dim sum was the perfect thing to fill our bellies.

The
place was packed and although there was a line we were seated quite
quickly. Carts loaded with dumplings, noodles and buns were pushed around the room, giving us a view of the delicious dishes before choosing what we were going to eat. This was also ideal in getting ourselves eating right away.
All three of us were happy about our choice for brunch, as we loaded up on many seafood items.
Here are some highlights from our meal. I’m totally craving dim sum
right now.

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chestermere eats: sunnyz vietnamese sub & amato gelato

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It’s always nice when new restaurants open in Chestermere. It’s even nicer when the food is delicious and the service is fantastic. This is the case with Sunnyz Vietnamese Sub & Deli. Sure there are a couple of other Vietnamese places in town, both of which are great, but another sub place is always welcome.

When I walked in to Sunnyz, I was greeted with a friendly hello.  I couldn’t help but notice how clean the place was. The animated movie playing on the big tv was perfect to keep any child customers entertained.

The Lemongrass Sate Beef Sub was a flavourful sandwich with not a lot of heat so even Q could enjoy it. The bun was not too crusty and the pickled carrots and crunchy cucumbers provided a good contrast.  The little shop also has a variety of bubble teas as well as spring rolls and salad rolls.

This is a definite must try! The perfect finish? Head on over to Amato Gelato next door for a cool tasty treat. With so many flavours of gelato available, it’s hard to just pick one!

market turns one!

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It’s already been a year since Market opened it’s doors. Even now, I’m still enamored with the Urban Cultivator that they have. Hubby and I went to Market’s one year anniversary party on Sunday where they threw a great party with a delicious spread, live music as well as a silent auction. They also raised money for Grow Calgary, an organization which grows fresh local produce for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank.

The food was amazing as usual. My favourite was the crispy quail, the crunchy breading topped with truffle aioli. The chocolate macarons were the perfect sweet treat, filled with chocolate and peanut butter.

Congratulations to one year Market!  Looking forward to enjoying your food for many years to come!

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vij’s railway express

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What do you do when you’re in Vancouver for the day in meetings and have an hour to spare? You make your way downtown for the Street Food City, part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival.

Many food trucks were gathered and diners were able to enjoy their food at the many tables and tents that were set up. With so much to choose from, it was hard to decide which truck to sample from.

I decided on Vij’s Railway Express and their Butter Chicken Schnitzel. The panko crusted chicken was smothered in a delicious butter chicken curry and served with rice and naan.  The dish was aromatic and the spices packed a punch. The flavour was intense and kept you going back for more.

The food truck gathering is on until January 26th by the Vancouver Art Gallery. Go check it out!

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