Where Edmonton Magazine September/October 2018 | Page 40

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Dining Spotlight

ERNEST ’ S

When you think of fine dining , your mind doesn ’ t always jump to a school — but it should . With an ample supply of culinary prodigies learning artisan pastries , gourmet and locally sourced dishes , beautiful brunch specialities , and more , the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology ’ s dining room has a distinct advantage . Welcome to Ernest ’ s …
Considered one of Canada ’ s top 100 restaurants , Ernest ’ s is an integral part of NAIT ’ s Culinary Arts Program , which fosters the fundamental qualities required of a great chef . With both theoretical and hands-on studies , students develop culinary techniques , a dedicated practice , good attitude , creativity , and time-management skills . And with the addition of NAIT ’ s dining room , these chefs-in-training get real-world restaurant experience .
The Student Showcase Buffet — available for lunch on most Fridays throughout the school year — is an exciting and popular series . Delectable dishes are available at various buffet stations with hot and cold dishes and a selection of patisserie items , all varying from week to week . It ’ s an excellent chance to show off the skills and creativity they ’ ve been developing in the classroom .
Ernest ’ s also welcomed its first-ever executive chef in 2017 . Michael Hassall and his own small team of seasoned kitchen staff bring authenticity to the students ’ learning experiences — and delicious , innovative menus to the dining room . The extra staff and expertise expand NAIT ’ s appeal as a year-round dining destination , with special events and ticketed wine dinners available even when classes aren ’ t in session .
Reservations for lunch started in August , dinners start September 7 , and the showcase buffets begin September 14 . Guests interested in a behind-the-scenes experience with a personal tour and wine pairing can book the exclusive Chef ’ s Table . nait . ca / ernests — By Tamara Aschenbrenner
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DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOODS

ALBERTA AVENUE
Bakeries Passion de France Barbeque Sloppy Hoggs Roed Hus Casual OTTO Food & Drink | Ricky ' s
All Day Grill Pizza Boston Pizza | Tony ' s Pizza
Palace
ART DISTRICT
Albertan Zinc Breakfast & Brunch De Dutch Cafés The Nook Cafe Canadian Hardware Grill | Madison ' s
Grill & Vintage Room Casual Joey | Woodwork Filipino Kanto 98 St . Eatery German Bistro Praha Italian Sorrentino ' s Mexican Tres Carnales Taqueria Steak Ruth ' s Chris Steak House
CALGARY TRAIL
Breakfast & Brunch Cora | IHOP Burgers Fatburger Casual Nando ' s | Ricky ' s All Day Grill
| The Melting Pot Italian Sorrentino ' s Japanese Japanese Village | Nomiya Pizza Boston Pizza
DOWNTOWN ( 104 ST .)
Burgers Fatburger
Cafés Remedy Café Canadian Bündok | Wishbone Casual River City Revival House Chinese The Lingnan Restaurant Fusion Cuisine Baijiu Italian Allegro Italian Kitchen Japanese Japanese Village | Mikado
Restaurant Seafood Ono Poke Co . | Splash Poke Steak Atlas Steak + Fish Thai Viphalay Laos & Thai Restaurant Vietnamese XO Bistro + Bar
FRENCH QUARTER
Cafés Café Bicyclette Canadian Red Ox Inn Korean Bul Go Gi House
GARNEAU
Albertan Three Boars Eatery Cafés Leva | Remedy Café | Transcend
Coffee Casual Farrow Sandwiches | La
Poutine | Sugarbowl Chinese Tang Bistro Italian Rosso Pizzeria
LITTLE ITALY
Italian Allegro Italian Kitchen | Sorrentino ' s
OLD STRATHCONA
Bakeries Sugared & Spiced Barbeque MEAT Bistros Block 1912 Brazilian Fumaca Brazilian
Steakhouse Cafés Cat Café on Whyte | Remedy
Café Cajun DaDeO Latin American Ávila Arepa Mexican El Cortez Pizza Boston Pizza | Famoso
Neapolitan Pizzeria Steak The Keg Steakhouse & Bar |
Vons Steak House & Oyster Bar Vegan / Vegetarian Café Mosaics
OLIVER
Bakeries Arno ’ s Fine French Pastry Cafés Bru Coffee + Beer House Casual Nando ' s Chinese Blue Willow Italian Urbano Pizza Co . Japanese Tokiwa Ramen Pizza Blaze Pizza | Famoso
Neapolitan Pizzeria Vegan / Vegetarian An Chay | Die Pie
RITCHIE
Cafés Transcend Coffee Casual Biera | Farrow Sandwiches
SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON
Burgers Fatburger
Casual Joey | Montana ' s BBQ & Bar | Moxie ' s Classic Grill | Ricky ' s All Day Grill Japanese Mikado Restaurant Pizza Boston Pizza | Famoso
Neapolitan Pizzeria Seafood The Captain ' s Boil Steak The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
WEST EDMONTON MALL & AREA
Breakfast & Brunch Cora | IHOP Canadian Homefire Grill Casual Joey | Moxie ' s Classic Grill |
Ricky ' s All Day Grill Italian Sorrentino ' s Japanese Mikado Restaurant Pizza Boston Pizza | Famoso
Neapolitan Pizzeria Seafood Bubba Gump Shrimp Co .
WESTMOUNT ( 124 ST .)
Albertan RGE RD | Solstice Seasonal Cuisine
Bakeries Destination Doughnuts |
Duchess Bake Shop Cafés Remedy Café Casual Canteen Mexican El Mariachi
PHOTO COURTESY NAIT
40 where . ca // SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018