Where Edmonton Magazine September/October 2017 | Page 12

Dining
with
the
WO RDS BY
MAT T H E W ST E PANIC &
TAMARA AS CH E NB RE NNER
Stars
PH OTOS BY
LIAM MACKE NZIE
The talent and leaders
of the city’s fall
entertainment season
recommend their
favourite restaurants
Calvin McCarty
Fullback, Edmonton Eskimos (pg 25)
Pick: Central Social Hall, 10909 Jasper Ave.,
780-705-1900. centralsocialhall.com
When the Esks win a home game—no
surprise—they like to celebrate. And that
generally means a stop into Central. “It’s a
combination of winning and the treatment
that the staff gives us there,” says Calvin
McCarty. “They’ve got some great beers on
tap, so it’s a great place to celebrate with a
couple of pints with the boys.”
McCarty doesn’t usually stick to one
favourite dish, as the menu is full of mouth-
watering options. Delectable appetizers,
such as the Serrano Lime Chicken Nachos,
will hit the spot anytime! But the best part
of Central is that it’s easy to enjoy year-
round, with a cool ambience whether you’re
in the lounge or outside on the patio. “It’s
an urban spot—very convenient,” says
McCarty. “I would recommend it pre- and
post-game.” —T.A.
Sheri Somerville
Executive Director, Citie Ballet
(pg 23)
Pick: Clementine,
11957 Jasper Ave., 780-756-4570.
barclementine.ca
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A former restaurateur herself,
Sheri Somerville had a hard time
selecting her favourite dining spot
in the city. Ambience was a major
deciding factor when it came to
choosing Clementine, as she notes
the owners were very attentive
with the décor: “It’s beautiful and
warm and cozy—everything I
adore in a restaurant!” Although
they change their menu regularly
to keep up with the season,
Somerville admires that everything
is thoughtfully prepared and
recommends trying the feature
pasta dish because “whatever
they augment their pasta with is
generally divine.”
Somerville’s also impressed by
how knowledgeable the service
team is. “Clementine succeeds at
trying to please their customers,”
she says. “I like to hand over my
experience to the staff—they’re
good with pairing.” After a night
at the ballet, she says, “It’s the
perfect place to linger and talk
about the experience you just
had.” —M.S.