Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 36
Dining
TRIED & TRUE
BY TAM A RA ASCH E NB R E NNE R
NEW
A TASTY BITE
OF HISTORY
Since 1993, Packrat Louie (pg 43) has been
a staple in Old Strathcona—and with recent
renovations and a revamped menu, they’re
planning on staying that way! There’s still
the throwback to its old warehouse days—
with its exposed brick and big windows—
but with refreshed warmth. Indulge in the
new and delicious with an order of savoury
Chicken Masala Perogies. Or if you’re
looking to reminisce, try the original menu’s
classic Lemon Pizza with garlic oil. 10335-
83 Ave., 780-433-0123. packratlouie.com
HEAVEN ON EARTH
The new southside eatery Vaticano Cucina (pg 44) offers pizza,
pasta, and other Italian favourites. Its specialty is wood-fired
pizzas—cooked in an Italian oven and with quality ingredients,
both imported from Italy and sourced locally. Although you may
want to engage in a bit of sinful gluttony looking at the menu,
you’ll still feel like a saint beneath a replica of the painted
Sistine Chapel ceiling. Try the St. Teresa Pizza with prosciutto,
fontina, lemon, and anchovy vinaigrette, and save room for the
firm and sweet Pistachio Panna Cotta. 10310-45 Ave., 780-250-
1110. vaticanoyeg.com
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THE JAM-
PACKED-BALAYA
The Creole-inspired menu at BLVD Bar
& Kitchen (pg 40) boasts many options,
but a cold winter night begs for a bowl
of something hot and hearty. Settle in for
the gluten-free Jambalaya, which has a
tantalizing mix of chorizo sausage, Creole
chicken, shrimp, mussels, spiced rice, and a
tasty mango pineapple salsa! 10765 Jasper
Ave., 780-934-2583. yourblvd.ca
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