Edmonton Food, Coffee, Dining, etc. - Page 249

tallisgood · #**4961** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 4:15 PM**

Re-visited a faithful old standby the other night after having not visited for a couple years: Sofra (Turkish cuisine). It's just South of Grant Mac on (I believe) 106th St.

If you like Mediterranean food I highly recommend it. Flavours are great. I had the lamb loin with grilled prawns. Some of the best I've had in quite some time.

The pita dips are great, too (unless you don't like garlic, which would be crazy).

Black Star · #**4962** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 8:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by tallisgood

Re-visited a faithful old standby the other night after having not visited for a couple years: Sofra (Turkish cuisine). It's just South of Grant Mac on (I believe) 106th St.

If you like Mediterranean food I highly recommend it. Flavours are great. I had the lamb loin with grilled prawns. Some of the best I've had in quite some time.

The pita dips are great, too (unless you don't like garlic, which would be crazy).

Wow this sounds great. Have not heard of this place. I will have to try in the coming weeks.

Anyone who doesn't like garlic cant be trusted

tallisgood · #**4963** Posted **Dec 12, 2016, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

Anyone who doesn't like garlic cant be trusted

I concur 100%

FYI: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restauran...n_Alberta.html

Coldrsx · #**4964** Posted **Dec 13, 2016, 12:44 AM**

Sofra is a hidden gem for some and a regular haunt for many others. Delicious, but make resos to be sure.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4965** Posted **Dec 17, 2016, 11:46 PM**

For Lease is now up at Bistro India (116 St/102 Ave). A pity they're gone for keeps - their food was quite good, especially their chicken biryani.

EdmTrekker · #**4966** Posted **Dec 18, 2016, 3:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Corso last night.

Delicious appy of brussel sprouts, prosciutto, lemon

Chicken pasta, guinea stuffed pasta

Taleggio for dessert - one of my favourite things.

A few glasses of red and excellent service.

With your generous tip what was that all
In?

Coldrsx · #**4967** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 2:25 AM**

$150 or so.

Meat last night with some SSP OGs, delicious, simple, fair prices, bourbon!

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4968** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 3:03 AM**

Noticed that Chic-Hog-O's is now open in the old Rose Bowl space. May they finally have a long, trouble-free existence.
Local Public Eatery is having a hiring fair on Dec 20 so they are very close to opening.

Coldrsx · #**4969** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 3:20 AM**

^looking forward to trying Chis.

SHOFEAR · #**4970** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 2:19 PM**

I'll echo Cold......MEAT was unbelievably delicious. Something like that on 104 street please. Meat platter ftw.

Coldrsx · #**4971** Posted **Dec 19, 2016, 3:11 PM**

BBQ in general downtown is lacking.

s4.audios · #**4972** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 6:36 PM**

So I haven't been to La Boule pastry shop yet but one of the vendor's at my job dropped off a big box of pastry goodies. And.... I kinda went ham on them, no willpower. Hugely impressed by the quality of these pastries, definitely have to go check out the shop.

EdmTrekker · #**4973** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

BBQ in general downtown is lacking.

Hungry mans BBQ yes .... dinky portions like at MEAT - no. I want to get smoked brisket by the kg -turkey, chicken, beef and pork ribs. In other words a big name place like Lucilles or similar.

GreenSPACE · #**4974** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 7:26 PM**

Accordian folding doors/windows going in for that new Italian resto. Me likes!

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4975** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 8:44 PM**

Yesterday I noticed that windows were finally being installed in the Alder Room spaces on Jasper Ave.

Coldrsx · #**4976** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 9:45 PM**

^^excellent... simple, easy, patio!

^yup, huge addition to that part of the Ave.

Hardhatdan · #**4977** Posted **Dec 21, 2016, 11:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Hungry mans BBQ yes .... dinky portions like at MEAT - no. I want to get smoked brisket by the kg -turkey, chicken, beef and pork ribs. In other words a big name place like Lucilles or similar.

Oh ordering by the half pound is dinky?
Who the hell eats a kilogram of brisket?!

Coldrsx · #**4978** Posted **Dec 22, 2016, 5:24 AM**

Bingo.

Have Mercy with the OSBA, delicious and fantastic.

Glass Monkey, my dish of homemade pasta, pork shoulder and mush was fantastic, everything else was decent. Curry salmon, spaghetti bol, beet chev, hanger with chimi.

rapid_business · #**4979** Posted **Dec 22, 2016, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hardhatdan

Oh ordering by the half pound is dinky?
Who the hell eats a kilogram of brisket?!

I have zero problems with the portions and price at MEAT. Hell, 1/2 lb is great for trying different meats with someone else. Brisket, smoked chicken, sausage... all so good. Nevermind their house pickles, brussels sprout dish, etc.!

EdmTrekker · #**4980** Posted **Dec 22, 2016, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hardhatdan

Oh ordering by the half pound is dinky?
Who the hell eats a kilogram of brisket?!

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