Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 14

’   ONO POKE CO.
Chef Lawrence Hui was one of the first to
bring this popular Hawaiian dish, poke—a
raw fish salad—to the prairies of Edmonton.
With a myriad of fresh flavours, each
feature poke was crafted by Hui based on
influences he picked up while touring Maui
and learning from its chefs. Uncle Tom’s
Surf Poke was named after one of those
chefs, and it’s a combo of ahi tuna with
fresh onion, cucumber, and sea asparagus
with a spicy tobiko aioli. 10142-104 St., 780-
244-8885. onopokeco.com
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BEST NEW CASUAL
OTTO FOOD & DRINK
This neighbourhood pub dishes up great food and Alberta craft beer
that’ll convince you to hang around. Sausages—crafted by Steven
Furgiuele of Fuge Fine Meat—rule the menu here and they’re served up
sharing-style with delicious sides. Try the Otto Dog, a smoked bratwurst
spiced with caraway, garlic, and a smoked gouda, and the crispy Garlic
Fries make for the perfect accompaniment. 11405-95 St., 780-477-
6244. ottofoodanddrink.com
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  A BOULE PATISSERIE
& BAKERY
BEST NEW BAKERY
Opened in late 2016, this mother- and daughter-run fine bakery serves up some elevated
treats, from artisanal breads to delicate French treats. Their creative eclairs come in a range
of flavours, from Passion Fruit to Pistachio—or if you’d prefer something savoury, the
Pecorino, Mushroom & Herb Cruffin is equally delightful. Housed in a cute, Parisienne
space, you’ll want to hang awhile with an excellently brewed latté. 8020-101 St., 780-
760-2253. laboulebakery.ca
2ND
SUGARED
& SPICED
Amy Nachtigall started her baking business with
an innovative cake club