May

Unique eggs benedict on a gluten free vegetable fritter lightened with mint and greens. I really enjoyed how this combination allowed me to feel indulgent and yet not weighed down. The atmosphere is certainly more upscale which can be great for a fancier brunch, but would be even better for an evening out. Service was excellent. Staff was well educated about dietary restrictions, menu options, and willing to ask the kitchen for any clarification required. There were only a handful of veg/GF options including the veg fritter egg benny and shakshouka, but if you’re happy with limited menu options, you’ll be satisfied with the excellent quality of food and unique flavours. Given that this place opened up under a new name only recently, it’s a great spot to try something new in Edmonton if you’re looking to change it up - a rare occurrence for celiacs in the city.

Hit and Miss. Date night brought us here before the symphony. Nice ambiance and a great walking location. The restaurant is clean and the staff were very pleasant. We are always tempted to try beef tartare. I thought it lacked a nice mouth feel and accompaniment. (We are used to getting some crostini with this dish.) the crisp on the bottom of the plate quickly absorbed too much moisture and the full egg yolk was a little much. We both enjoyed the eggplant. I’m not normally a fan of chickpeas, but the ample amount of peas were mixed with olives and played well. The risotto fritters were good. The tomato and orange “jam” was more like pasta sauce. We also had the scallops. I thought four small scallops was disappointing, but the girlfriend really enjoyed how it played with the leeks and squash purée. Do yourself a favour and get the baguette. It was buttery, garlic gluten-y goodness!