Though Culina Muttart is the branch that offers a Lunch Rush, I visited Millcreek — my fave for the past eight years — for my final Lunch Rush review. The tiny bistro was as comfy as ever and the menu, … Continue Reading
Marco’s Famous 10371 112 St. 780-425-2226 Rating. 4/5 Price range. Low Licensed. Yes ($3-Coors Light) Business lunch. No Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes I don’t ask for much when it comes to a lunchtime burger and fries. The … Continue Reading
The Clever Rabbit Vegetarian Café 10724 124 St. 780-455-4550 thecleverrabbit.ca Rating. 4.5/5 Price range. Low Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes It’s like a movie soundstage. If a director needed the perfect, cutting-edge, urban, ethical-practice … Continue Reading
Steeps Urban Tea House 12411 Stony Plain Rd. 780-732-4832 Rating. 4/5 Price range. Low Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Licensed. No My French press full of hot water and blood-orange Rooibos … Continue Reading
Spinelli’s Bar Italia 10878 95 St. 780-424-4869 italiancentre.ca Rating: 4.5/5 Price range: Low to mid Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Licensed: Yes Little Italy is a joy at any time of day or night, with the Italian Centre … Continue Reading
The lunch truck sure has evolved. A new breed — unconnected to questionable bagged sandwiches hocked at construction sites — has parked its delicious fare all over the city. I tracked down Filistix for a take-out container of Sisig ($7) … Continue Reading
Battista’s Calzone Co. 11745-84 St. 780-758-1808 battistascalzonecompany.ca Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Price range: Low Category: Date, friends, family or solo Licensed: No If you are going to offer one item on your menu, you’d better do it well. Battista … Continue Reading
Café Tiramisu 10750 124 St. 780-452-3393 Rating. 5/5 Price range. Low Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Café Tiramisu has all the hipster signs: funky lattes, energy drinks, live music on Fridays and engaging young … Continue Reading
Oranj Sushi Bar Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall 780-486-0099 Rating. 4.5/5 Price range. Mid Business lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Some Bourbon Street spots open and close immediately, while others have stood the test of time. … Continue Reading
Moriarty’s Bistro Wine Bar 10154 100 St. 780-757-2005 moriartysbistro.com Rating: 4.5/5 Price range: Mid Client negotiations: Yes Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Moriarty’s sleek lines and elegant, black-and-white decor impressed me as I entered. It was busy with … Continue Reading
