Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018

ILDFLOWER 2ND W G RILL When they took over the restaurant earlier in the year, the new owners wanted to maintain the best aspects of Wildflower’s established philosophy, while making some innovative changes. Owner James Kim brought on Chef J.P. Dublado to further the restaurant’s mission of working with Canadian producers, while allowing him to add his Asian influence to the menu. The seasonal menu currently features Icelandic Cod with a tamarind fish broth, radish, and smoked tomato—a mouth-watering combo of flavours. 10009-107 St., 780-990-1938. wildfloweredmonton.com BEST NEW MENU P ARKALLEN R ESTAURANT A beloved restaurant in its neighbourhood for over 35 years, Parkallen has done an impressive job reimagining its identity and condensing its near-novel-length menu down into a diner-friendly size. Chef Joe Rustom selected some of his finest signature dishes, including classic Mediterranean and Lebanese foods such as the fresh fatouche and tabouli salads, while still serving customer favourites. Don’t worry—you can still order their thick- crust pizza, though their classic Margherita now comes with a welcome new ingredient: fresh basil. And their notorious wine cellar still offers an amazing selection for your meal! 7018-109 St., 587-520-6401. parkallen.com Opened in 2015 and managed by the younger members of the Sorrentino’s Restaurant family, Buco’s new brunch menu adds delightful dishes to the city’s offerings. The delicious Sunny-Side-Up Pizzetta is topped with free-range eggs, pancetta bacon, smoked caciocavallo, and potato—and it pairs perfectly with one of their speciality brunch cocktails, such as the Peaches N Cream, with grappa, peach puree, and white tea. The Shops at Boudreau, #105, 130 Bellerose Dr., 780- 569-2826. bucopizzeria.com CLEFS D’OR SILVER SERVICE AWARD ROSTIZADO UCO 3RD B PIZZERIA + VINO BAR This prestigious award is given to a local restaurant that Les Clefs d’Or Canada and WHERE Edmonton Magazine would like to has displayed excellent service and outstanding food. congratulate the Edmonton winner of the 2017 Silver Service Award, Rostizado! Clefs d’Or Nella Mirante of the Fairmont Macdonald chose this Mexican hotspot as she’s had only the best experiences there and all of the guests she’s sent return raving about their excellent service. “They really take care of you,” says Mirante. “Whether you’re a new or old guest, they welcome you and express well what’s on the menu and what it’s about.” Mirante recommends the restaurant to anyone looking for a fun atmosphere that feels like an escape from the city—plus mouth- watering food. Though the restaurant does not do reservations, you can put your name down using the NoWait app when you arrive so that you’ll be notified as soon as your table’s available. Many of the dishes here are enjoyed best when shared, including the platter of roasted meats—with juicy rotisserie chicken and Cuban-style pork shoulder—and the Queso Fundido: Mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese, chorizo sausage, and potatoes served in house- made tortillas. Mirante also highly recommends saving room for the fried Churros coated in sugar and cinnamon, which you dip in a creamy salted pasilla milk chocolate. #102, 10359-104 St., 780-761-0911. rostizado.com w JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 // where.ca 15

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