General Food & Dining Thread

[IanO]

My parents went there a number of times and loved it. I guess that format does not work these days?

 

[ADob]

On a positive note I hear that both Mimi and Olia are “the” place to be seen…..

Oh dear, I really prefer not to be seen at all. But I suppose you mean the cool and hip and happening people of YEG, whereas I am decidedly UNcool, UNhip, and UNhappening.

 

[Greenspace]

(I kinda wish they would expand the hours of their current location first, but I guess I'm happy for them -- they should do well south of the river.)

Given quality of their products (top in Edmonton imo), they will do very brisk business.

It simply is really unfeasible to increase hours. Baking starts the night before or generally very very early morning. What you have that day, when you sell out that all there is. And given hours totally understand if you wouldn't want to operate more than 5 days a week. It's the kind of job you burn out in.

 

[Gus Haynes]

Given quality of their products (top in Edmonton imo), they will do very brisk business.

It simply is really unfeasible to increase hours. Baking starts the night before or generally very very early morning. What you have that day, when you sell out that all there is. And given hours totally understand if you wouldn't want to operate more than 5 days a week. It's the kind of job you burn out in.

I get it. I would just love it if they would be open on Sundays as well instead of just Wednesday thru Saturday.

 

[constance_chlore]

Oh dear, I really prefer not to be seen at all. But I suppose you mean the cool and hip and happening people of YEG, whereas I am decidedly UNcool, UNhip, and UNhappening.

I don't think many of the genuinely cool and hip and happening people of Edmonton have the money to eat at Olia.

 

[David A]

I don't think many of the genuinely cool and hip and happening people of Edmonton have the money to eat at Olia.

Yes, perhaps the confusion arises because there are actually two different groups here. First of all, people who are cool and hip, secondly, those who have some money and think they are cool and hip.

Maybe there is some cross over between the two groups, but probably not as much as some think.

 

[MacLac]

My parents went there a number of times and loved it. I guess that format does not work these days?

Not with these generations of diners these days.....

 

[Airboy]

Not like it used to be back in the 90’s when I served at the now defunct “Top of the Inn,” where half of the menu was made table-side including Caesar salad…..made 1000’s of them. We also wore tuxedos and gave impeccable service.

I got my training way back in the 70s at the Edmonton Inn. We had table side service back then as well. They used to do it at Chateau Lacombe even up to a couple of years ago. The Caesar Salad and anything Flambéed. The Costa Restaurants were good the few times we have been but since my wife is in a Wheelchair they do not make it friendly. Almost like we are putting them out. As much as we like Sabor its tough to get in. We were recently at Sarantinos and the hostess was turning us away because she couldn't accommodate us, but the manager came tearing out after us and set us up. all while glaring at the Hostess. Even new to ask if my wife could transfer or would like to use her chair. The few times we've been to Zula Kitchen have been good experiences. (one restaurant that get little fan fare). One of the places we have found that is consistently good is Vivo Italian Kitchen in Lessard.