All of the favourite restaurants from City Style and Living. Look for the CSL seal of approval for global (and local) restaurants we rate.
ABOUT THE GUIDE:
The City Style and Living Seal of Excellence is awarded to restaurants on the basis of culinary prowess, service, achievement in technique, creativity, and ambiance.
The award is judged by a team of professionals at City Style and Living magazine, who have scoured the globe looking for those restaurants, chefs, sommeliers and food of distinction.
This prestigious honour is awarded to select restaurants and institutions that shine above the rest and merit a visit.
CSL Guide | Creations EDMONTON|By SHIVANA MAHARAJ| March 30 2010
Left, inside Creations, looking throught the water fountain feature wall to the stone encrusted lounge; pistachio crusted lamb chops
Photography by K&S Media
Inventive, inspired and innovative cuisine from Micheal Laird, challenges the perception of Canadian cuisine. Unexpected elegance and cozy charm invite diners into an urban oasis, on the number 2 highway.
Location: 4235 Gateway Blvd. iIn the atrium of the Sawridge Inn Edmonton South
CSL Guide | Cassis Monna et Filles Île d'orléans|By SHIVANA MAHARAJ| June 30 2009
Left, a chalkboard lists the menu items; a platter with duck pate, bread, olives, onion preserves and of course black currants..
Photography by K&S Media
A charcuterie inspired menu, where black currants are found in every dish- order the duck pate and mushroom tarte (vegetarians will love this one). Beautiful rustic presentations.
Hours:
Every day from May to November : 10 am to 6 pm. From December to May by appointment. La Monnaguette — Every day from June to August. From September 1 to October 11, open saturday and sunday : 10am to 7pm. Closed the rest of the year.
Price: value-moderate
Tidbit: Summer lunch overlooking the champs (fields) is spectacular. There is hardly one menu item that does not make use of black currants
