Churrrrrros!

Living on the Nothside of Edmonton, I rarely get to try restaurants that are beyond downtown but on Saturday, I went to south common to shop and stopped by Local Public Eatery. I'm not sure if it is because it was Saturday, or that place is usually busy, but it was quite crowded around 4:00PM, the restaurant was decent size and has a "western/ranch" kind of look going on but importantly, the food was fantastic! The food came out almost immediately after it was ordered (maybe a 5-10 min wait). Originally, I settled for this restaurant because I wanted to try the churros but everything on the menu looked so appetizing and who am I to pass on great food?!

Appetizer: Sliders, they were a bit greasy (what burger isn't?) but had a good taste.

Baja Chicken Tacos: I don't usually eat tacos because I'm really messy when I eat them but I HIGHLY recommend this, they're about $4 each and really delicious!

I don't recommend this chicken and rice dish because you could get something like this but more authentic at an Asian cuisine restaurant. 

These churros are to die for!!! I drank the chocolate syrup after (I kid you not) I definitely will be visiting Local again just for these babies!

Lazia appreciation

Earlier this evening, I hung out with a girlfriend and went to dinner at Lazia (downtown location). Not sure why, but we always end up at Lazia whenever we hang out! Anyway, tonight I ordered the grilled ham and cheese sandwich with tomato soup (second time I've ordered). It costs $13 and is very filling! My friend got the seafood spaghetti.

On other occasions, I've ordered the appetizer sized mac-and-cheese (many times). Surprisingly it is enough to fill me and it is a lot cheaper than their full size. I also highly recommend their parmesan fries and mini pretzel bun cheese fondue!

Comfort food

On days where I am craving comfort foods or can't decide where to eat, my go to place is always Urban Diner! On a winters day, I stopped by and ordered the fried egg sandwich and devoured it within seconds! I'm not big on ordering food that I can easily make at home but if you're ever at Urban Diner, you definitely need to trythis!

Besides the sandwich, I also ordered a few desserts and shared with a friend. We got the oreo cheesecake and peanut butter balls (not sure what they're called). The desserts were appealing but the overall taste was quite buttery.

Favorite brunch location

After visiting the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market, one Saturday morning, my boyfriend and I decided to grab brunch around the area and settled for something healthy (yet very filling). There's a little section on Whyte Avenue called, "Roots on Whyte." It's basically the "organic" section of Whyte Ave. on the main floor there is an organic market, a cafe (called DaCapo Caffe), and a restaurant called Under the High Wheel. This is by far my favourite brunch place because the ingredients are organic and the restaurant itself is quite homely. On top of that, it's always busy so you know it's good!

I ordered the traditional breakfast but replaced the two fried eggs with egg whites (because I'm not a fan of egg yolks) I had to pay an additional amount but it was worth it! The egg whites were fluffy, the toast had a crunchy/crispy exterior and a soft interior, and unlike potatoes from most breakfast places, these were not greasy and had a light, herb-like-taste to them!

My boyfriend ordered the bangers n' mash, I did a taste test myself and really enjoyed the sauce they used!

Best london fogs in Edmonton!

Hello everyone! This is my very first post and I'd like to mention that I have never written a review before, so lets hope this turns out half decent! So without further ado, I've decided to dedicate my first post to Dauphine Bakery and Bistro formerly known as Queen of Tarts. It is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton and what's unique about Dauphines, is that when you enter the bistro, you have to walk down a short flight of stairs, which makes it differ from its surrounding restaurants!

First, I'd like to explain that I am veeerrrry picky when it comes to my hot beverages especially when it comes to london fogs (and lattes). But Dauphine's london fog, won my heart instantly! The first few sips give off a tea aroma but then the after taste resembles white chocolate (as far as I'm concerned there is only milk and tea in most london fogs). There really is no other way to describe it other than it was the-best-london-fog-I've-ever-drank.

In addition to their divine london fog, they also have many great tasting pastries. Such as their white chocolate pistachio tart, which was creamy and not too sweet! And pistachio madeleines (I'm a huge fan of pistachios).