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Best
Tried & True
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Otto Food
& Drink
I have said it before and will say it again:
One of the greatest signs of humankind’s
willingness to make the world a better
place… is sausage.
To stuff glorious meat into a casing,
to add spices and herbs and all sorts of
good stuff, well that rivals the invention
of the light bulb or the telephone, right?
The sausages on offer at Otto are
fantastic if you’re there solo, or if you’re
sharing a plate of them with friends. With
lots of local beer on offer, you’ve got
pretty well all you need. The Otto, with
Sylvan Star gouda cheese, and the tradi-
tional Bratwurst are the must-haves. But
make sure to pair them with a Smoked
Mac and Cheese and the Braised Red
Cabbage (Yes, “red” cabbage is purple,
but let’s not split hairs). – S.S.
11405 95 ST. NW
780-477-6244
OTTOFOODANDDRINK.COM
Bistro Praha
There’s one memory I have from the Edmonton Oilers’ run to
the Stanley Cup final that has nothing to do with the action
on the ice.
It was from the press area at Rogers Place. As the Oilers
progressed further and further into the playoffs, more and
more journalists from across North America and the globe
came out to cover the games. Many of them weren’t new to
Edmonton; they’d been here before to cover hockey. So, they
at least had working knowledge of the city.
Of course, the press corps always loves to talk about where
to eat — and, over and over, I heard writers from across
Canada, writers from New York, writers from California,
writers from I don’t know where, utter two words.
“Bistro Praha.”
To them, this was the reliable standard of the Edmonton
food scene. The place that stood the test of time.
Maybe it’s the two-hands-big schnitzel. Or the pork hocks.
Or the dumplings. The crepes. Or it’s the selection of Czech
beer. But, through the decades, Bistro Praha has left a lasting
impression, and is the first stop for many people who make
road trips to this city. – S.S.
10117 101 ST. NW
780-424-4218
BISTROPRAHA.COM
3.
The Next Act
The Next Act Pub is an Edmonton insti-
tution where everyone belongs, whether
you’re in office wear or weekend sweats.
The rotating Friday Cameo burgers have
become legendary in the city, matched
only by poutine featuring squeaky-fresh
cheese curds that hit every comfort food
craving just right.
In a city where restaurants come and go,
The Next Act delivers in all the right ways
— consistently delicious food, comfortable
atmosphere, and the persistent feeling
that you’re exactly where you should be,
whether you’re a student or a CEO. It’s not
just a pub — it’s Edmonton’s living room,
where good food and great company have
been meeting for years. – L.K.
8224 104 ST. NW
780-433-9345
NEXTACTPUB.COM
Tapas at Sabor: Sometimes, you gotta go with what you know. And we know Sabor well. Birthdays (Bruschetta),
wedding receptions (Bacon-Wrapped Dates), work events (Garlic Prawns) and casual nights out (Piri Piri-dusted
Fried Calamari) — we’ve been to Sabor for all kinds of reasons, and we always leave loving something new. – C.S.
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