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    The Bower

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    a red chair in front of a brick wall
    Jennie M.

    I have to say, Bower you impressed me! Sometimes it is hard to come up with a novel concept without being kitschy or tacky. Or, a place is just too odd that it's cool to go once, but then once was good enough. But I think the Bower is just the right amount of different. It's kind of a mash up of your Great Aunt's sitting room and your childhood neighbours rumpus room (you know what I'm talking about Alberta!) It's dark, cavernous, candlelit environment lends to a romantic feel (after your eye's adjust) and the old couches, chairs, settees and chaise lounges beckon to be sunk into and engage in an pseudo asinine** conversation over well crafted cocktails. The menu is small, very small. But like I always say; a short and sweet menu that is well crafted beats a page turner any day! There are 3 sandwiches, 2 are grilled cheese one meat free, both sound fab. The other an open-faced salmon sandwich. Then there are 2 small plates: Rosemary pecans and olives. Then there are 5 well balanced with one another, cocktails, 2 whites, 5 reds and finally 4 excellent champagnes. Short and sweet. My visit was not of an overly social nature, I was in, had one glass of wine and was out. So I will definitely re-review after a solid night spent there. And, I look forward to that adventure! - Come on, with me, a night out is always an adventure!! Hope to see you there Yelp YEG!! **Listen hipsters, nothing you say at 1am after 5 cocktails is intellectual or astounding, and that is A-ok. Embrace it!

    Busy Friday eve with Soul Clap in the house!
    Bernice G.

    I enjoy coming here and getting my dance on! I haven't been in awhile so it was a treat to be here again. I usually come on Saturday nights when they play house music. Lots of good soulful beats that keep me moving through the night. I have also been on Friday nights which is usually their hip hop night and it has also been very good. The place itself was renovated and re-branded a few years back into a very trendy club with 1920's Parisian decor. It definitely gives it a new sophisticated look and vibe. I think it was a smart move. The drink menu isn't large but the cocktails that they serve are delicious. They also have a small snack section on their menu but I have yet to try anything on it. All in all, it is a great place to come and get your groove on.

    Dancing with friends - bumping to old ones and making new.

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    Bernadette’s - Sweetgrass ice cream

    Bernadette’s

    4.8(9 reviews)
    0.2 km

    I really enjoyed tis place. It celebrates Indigenous food…read more Heads up. You will need a reservation and well in advance. The place is really cozy inside but small. I liked it, It made it more intimanite. Menu varies depending on the season. But I am sure that everyone will find something they would like. We chose a few things raw elk with fried capers, shallots & blueberries, the seared scallops with celeriac puree, capers, garlic and butter, saskatoon berry brisket with beef and carmelized onion on bannock, and the pappardelle rabbit ragu with parmigian reggiano . We also took two cockails which was delicous. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was delicious. The stand out was the raw elk. Delicous combination of thing that do a party in you mouth. I would go back just for that . The only thing that I didn't enjoy was the brisket. Way too sweet for me. Be warned it is pricey. Expect to empty your pocket book.

    We've been meaning to try Bernadette's for a while now and I'm glad we finally did! The atmosphere…read moreis super cozy and classy. The servers were warm, attentive and helpful. The menu is somewhat seasonal and they were happy to answer all our questions and to provide suggestions where needed. We mostly had some appetizers and we'd like to come back to try more dishes. The seasonal salad had apples and walnuts and was super hearty and delicious. The scallops and the sauce were so tender and creamy, the bison tartare was really nice too. It was similar to a steak tartare with its own twist. If you enjoy steak tartare you will love this. We will definitely be back! Great new local restaurant to support!

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    Bernadette’s - Seared scallops

    Seared scallops

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    Honi Honi Tiki Lounge - Teak Tok Famous (left), Coconut Airway (right)

    Honi Honi Tiki Lounge

    4.8(9 reviews)
    0.4 km

    Not too busy Saturday 10pm right before the hockey game got out -70% full. At 10:30 place was 100%…read morefull. Atmosphere is very fun. Bartenders are nice. Drinks are good but can very very strong. Boyfriend got the Zombie and felt sooooo buzzed borderline drunk. Loved the skull ratings which really helped. Honi honi- 7/10 - tastes too much like alcohol/ too strong for me. Captain's Cut 8/10 - good very light flavor Missionary's downfall 8/10- too much mint for me. Zombie - 10/10 if you like strong drinks. Overall a very cool place to go for drinks.

    Place is pretty awesome! Especially if you love a great drink and a great atmosphere. So many great…read morecocktails. Drinks are pricey but craft and I feel worth it. Our server was friendly and fun. And she totally matched the atmosphere. Food menu is limited. I would like to see a few more selections particulary since they get their meat from Smoke next door. I went with the Zombie which was a flippin 4 oz. It was delicious. And well worth the price. To eat we tried the burnt ends, the fries, and the mac and cheese. Food came out slower than typical but it was a good use of our time to enjoy the space and our drinks. Food was good. For sure the burnt ends were the star of the show. But the mac and cheese was good and creamy and the fries were well flavoured and plentiful. Sliders were well constructed. come here for amazing drinks and snacks! And the food is an added bonus.

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    Honi Honi Tiki Lounge - Interior - The owner spent a lot of time curating all of the decor in here! It's so cool!

    Interior - The owner spent a lot of time curating all of the decor in here! It's so cool!

    Honi Honi Tiki Lounge - Hurricane

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    Fu's Repair Shop

    Fu's Repair Shop

    3.7(36 reviews)
    0.2 km

    Amazing food ambiance and service. Tried a few different menu options and loved them all. Highly…read morerecommend the soup dumplings. Great music venue attached to the side with wall.

    So there is a lot of attention to Fu's Repair Shop. The atmosphere is lovely. The lanterns on the…read moreceiling and the fun ambiance is probably why you want to go here. The cocktails are great. The service was not so great, even though we told them that we were celebrating a graduation. Nothing special and it was so loud that we were yelling at each other. I would overlook it if I thought the food was good. For the amount we paid, the food was okay but nothing that I would run back here for. So I don't get the hype. We ordered a bunch of cocktails (because we were celebrating but not that our server understood that because she didn't even get a congratulation) . and a bunch of food House pork dumplings Truffle Siu Mai Beef Tartare Cha- Siu Shanghai Noodles Wai Siu Chow Fan with added cha-siu 5 spice duck tacos Mozza sticks Nothing stood out. I found they were really heavy with the 5 spice which can be overpowering. I really don't understand the hype. And really everything kinda tasted the same. Like it was painted with the same paintbrush. I was trying to think of something to say about each individual item but really I can't and the portions weren't great. The rice and the noodles were decent but the duck tacos and the beef tartare were almost an embarrassing portion. Unless my child wants to celebrate her masters here, I won't be back.

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    Fu's Repair Shop - Cool bar

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    Fu's Repair Shop - Special pop up menu February 20

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    Bar Bricco

    Bar Bricco

    4.5(66 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$$

    If you live in Edmonton (and you don't live under a rock) you are undoubtedly aware of the Chef…read moreDaniel Costa monopoly on fine Italian cuisine by now. Six restaurants strong, this restaurant group features a different vibe and experience at each one, from the more casual to the truly elevated. The consistent aspect between each of them is that you will be hard pressed to find a finer Italian meal in the city. Bar Bricco (the second in the family) opened in 2014 and has since completely absorbed the next-door space that used to belong to Corso 32 (now making it the most senior in the group). The identity of this restaurant is purely "Italian wine bar;" offering small plates, handmade pastas, and an exclusively Italian wine list. Perhaps the most rambunctious of the six, the quality and care toward the food does not suffer just because the atmosphere is louder and younger. (The younger crowd likes nice things too, as they should.) Ranking at #51 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2016, #80 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2017, and #45 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2018, the accolades don't stop there. Avenue Magazine also named them Best Late Night Restaurant 2019, Best Restaurant for Sharing 2019, and Best Late-Night Restaurant 2020. I visited on a Tuesday evening, excited to add to my Corso 32 Group collection. Located in a sleek row Downtown, Bar Bricco can be found next door to its fairly new sister Rita. The exterior isn't flashy - nothing more than a black awning with the restaurant's name printed in white cursive lettering. Inside the space is moody, capturing a decidedly subterranean vibe. Black hexagonal tiles interlock around the bar and white marble table tops contrast against the midnight hues. The space was buzzing with many occupied tables filled with a hip clientele, laughing and enjoying each other's company. It can get pretty loud but that's the intended atmosphere at Bar Bricco. The idea of mixing and mingling is the entire point. Seated at a table for two, our server was upbeat and friendly, matching the feeling of the room. Blasphemy as it may be, I'm not much of a wine drinker so the curated list of Italian wines got overlooked in favour of the cocktail menu. I love a Sbagliato (Prosecco, Campari, Cocchi vermouth - $20.00) and was happy to find it listed - stunning! Similar to a negroni, the difference is that instead of gin the beverage is made with a sparkling wine (like prosecco) instead. This version was adult and delicious but a bit more fun and trendy compared to a regular negroni because you get the effervescence from the prosecco. A perfect palate cleanser, the bittersweet citrus notes help to cut through the rich food dishes like a dream. The menu at Bar Bricco is inspired by the diverse regional cuisines of Italy. Instead of pigeon holing into one specific province, you'll find plates that feature the best that the country has to offer while keeping the dishes simple and playful. A tasting menu is offered where the restaurant can select the plates for your group (never a bad idea!) but on my visit I had already made up my mind about what I was excited to try. Starting with the Lardo & Anchovy Crostino ($11.00). These are served individually so each person will need to order their own. Each piece of toasted bread was adorned with a singular anchovy and then draped in sheets of lardo, a type of salume made by curing strips of fatback. The decadent and salty flavour was right up my alley however I could have used even more anchovy! I know that anchovies can be an overwhelming flavour and it makes sense not to be heavy-handed but I could have eaten at least a second fish. A really nice bite to whet the appetite! One of the piatti that I had heard the most about was easily the Soft Scrambled Eggs 'Cacio e Pepe' (Black truffle, crostini - $23.00) and I couldn't wait to try it for myself! Every egg should taste exactly like this!! Velvet folds of creamy, indulgent scrambled eggs are seasoned with black pepper and pecorino (just like cacio e pepe pasta) and the addition of truffle brings a luxurious element. Scooping these eggs onto slices of chewy crostini felt like the best breakfast ever, although perfectly acceptable for any time of day. I am ruined for eggs because I need them to be like this forever. I had also heard that the Leeks (Whipped ricotta, 'salumi bomba' & mint - $23.00) were magical. Leeks are having a total moment right now and I see them on more and more menus. A good preparation leaves them tender and ready to absorb whatever ingredients they're paired with. This dish was executed perfectly in the sense that it was beautiful to look at and provided an unexpected heat that woke up my taste buds! The spicy salumi bomba was served on top like a meat sauce while the creamy whipped ricotta waited underneath to cool everything down. The leeks were cut into cylinders, allowing the bold flavours to seep down between the sheaths. An inspired dish! Moving on to pasta,

    Does Bar Bricco ever fail to deliver? No way! This staple of YEGs food scene consistently offers…read moregreat dining. We just returned from Italy and due to some underwhelming food (due to lack of due diligence - food has changed in moderate priced Italian places to cater to North American tastes) we rushed to Bar Bricco to satisfy our focaccia craving. The Wagyu beef tartar was silky and excellent, huge egg yolk ravioli perfectly executed - when I cut into the ravioli, a beautiful golden yolk flowed out richening(is that a word?) the sauce. Yum. A feast for the eyes and the soul. Two anchovy crustinis on the menu- one w the classic truffle French butter and a new one w a spicy sauce. Floating for days on a cloud of happiness.

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