We came here with a big group from work. All in all a good place, but not without issues. One issue, the very good sounding chicken dish i wanted was not available, so I had to go with a shrimp on pasta as a quick 2nd choice. I found the menu was a little limited if you were not in a steak mood. So yes shrimp on pasta was the meal even though I generally dont order pasta in restaurants. Apart from no chicken there was lots of little mistakes. I ordered a gin and tonic with light gin. But it did not come with the light gin just the others. And they did not seem to know who's food was this. Which lead to problems as when they came out with the shrimp on pasta dishes, I had forgotten thats what I ordered. But we were a large group so some amount of confusion is understandable. And there was still lots of good. They had a hugh selection of gins and tonics. I love that. Had two great ones of the dozens they had on the menu. The apitizers were great. Roasted beans, flat bread with a cheese topping and a third thing that disappeared fast. Everyone seemed to enjoy the meal, and we had 2 different people that had some struct dietary restrictions and they handled that well. So yes no one died thats a plus. All in all a great night read more

0 stars...made reservation a week ago, not realizing it was brunch buffet only...hosted/waitress said to us upon arrival "we are only serving brunch, come look, you probably don't want it anyways" like huh!!! Ended up leaving based on that, will not recommend, will not be back! read more

Love the ambiance most of all, the bubble lights really make it somewhere you want to visit again and again! The fruity drinks are top notch as well! Ordering in the charcuterie box is definitely worth it as well for special occasions spent in! (Skip the dishes). The staff was welcoming and friendly when I visited dressed up for my birthday, however not so much when I was in my hiking boots walking down Whyte. There are only 2 things that need improvement: 1- Bring the burger back! It was amazing and we were sad to see it leave! We'd be back more often if you brought it back! 2- Education of the staff that Whyte is a tourist destination, and they should be treating customers equally, despite if they are in high heels, or hiking boots. lol read more

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It's been a long time that this place has been on my least and at last (thanks to my friend who made the reservation) we went there for brunch! When you enter the place it's very hard not to see awesome interior design and atmosphere! I loved the place and the staff seemed to be very friendly and helpful! The food was delicious and high quality with great value! I would like to go back there again to try other things and I recommend this place! :) read more

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Legacy Post from 2019 I had really good experiences at Ampersand 27. I'd rate them 8.5/10. What stood out the most was their service. read more

Went here for brunch, shared the charcuterie board. It was excellent service was outstanding, highly recommend. read more

Ampersand 27 - Shared the breakfast charcuterie board highly recommend more than enough food for three people had a great price - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ordered a very refreshing Arnold Palmer. Unsweetened iced tea was a welcome surprise in this cocktail. Topped with a few super fresh berries that had an intoxicating aroma. We had to visit again and hear live music at the beginning of Fringe... such an enjoyable venue. Ordered a Poke bowl - the menu listed a vegetarian dish... no protein, and it doesn't need it, but should you feel the urge, you can add one. The dish is able to be made gluten free...with slices of cucumber instead of the wontons - perfect! So very refreshing served this way. It has every thing I love in a Japanese inspired poke bowl. Even the seaweed salad... absolutely perfect and filling. I needed no additional protein did not miss it a bit. Service was nicely attentive, and Happy Hour is definitely a good time to visit. We do like the menu options, and it is a go-to for a lovely date night. We keep sitting in the bar/lounge area, but I have attended two staff appreciation afternoon luncheon gatherings here that did not disappoint and would recommend them for any event/party/catering function. read more

Ampersand 27 - Arnold Palmer all dressed up! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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&27 - a sweet high class joint with down-to-earth people As I usually don't venture around Whyte Ave I wouldn't have found out about this place if they didn't partake in the Ice on Whyte Beer Stew Off. Thank god they did! After chatting with the 3 people that came to the stew off to represent &27, one of them invited me to come see the restaurant and try some amazing things Once again, thank goodness I went! The hostess Lauren was super welcoming and invited me to chill at the bar where the bartender Jules gave me some great suggestions and a quick rundown of their gin partners and good mixes with their in-house homemade tonics And by gosh this unique, fantastic, Uber-tasty dessert made by chef Trevor was unbelievably delicious! Gold flakes even!! (although I was extremely tempted to lick the pretty wood platter it came on, I opted not to for the sake of avoiding public mischief lol) The interior decoration and design of the space made me think of being in an underwater pond but also looking at the world upside down tree/heavy wood motifs everywhere, bubbly chandeliers, cool wired-flower designs Gorgeous! *hint - also heard avocado fries are amazing! Gotta try those next! read more

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We went here for my 40th birthday celebration and I loved everything about it. The food, ambiance and service was all excellent. Thursday nights oysters are on special. They were perfect oysters. My friends had the juiciest chicken ever as her entree. A couple of girlfriends and I shared the charcuterie. It was amazing to pick and choose what you wanted. The selection of cheese, meats, spreads and accompaniments were amazing.the smoked bison and drunken goat were so good. I'll think about this board for a long time! Cocktails were unique and fun. The ambiance is beautiful and our server was funny, friendly but also gave us the right amount of space. It was not too busy which was a shame since I definitely think it is a gem in our city. Can't wait to return! read more

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Excellent atmosphere, wonderful service, delicious food and drinks! Not pictured but we also got the oysters that were on special and they were AMAZING! Definitely will be coming back for a date night or another ladies night out read more

Ampersand 27 - Loco Contigo such a delicious drink and a beautiful presentation! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Ampersand 27 (also known as &27) is an upper mid-range restaurant located right in the heart of the action in Old Strathcona. I've seen this location change hands (and businesses) a few times but Ampersand has been holding strong for the last six years. They're a hotel restaurant found in the Varscona Hotel, which surely comes along with its own unique challenges. When I heard that VUE Weekly had awarded them the #1 Best Charcuterie Board/Plate 2018 I was very interested in giving them a try. I visited on a Saturday evening and it's difficult not to be impressed upon entering the expansive space. The restaurant is very large with several different dining areas and gorgeous décor. From soaring ceilings adorned with stunningly modern flight fixtures, to pops of teal and rock, to beautifully rustic touches like twinkling twigs and an entire tree trunk in the middle of the room, no element has been overlooked. We were seated near the roaring fireplace, which was perfectly ideal on an exceedingly chilly fall day. Our server was very helpful and friendly, prompt in taking our order, and delivered food and drinks in a timely fashion. In the mood for a cocktail (the atmosphere demands one!) I was pleased to see an interesting list to select from. However, I had to try the Pumpkin Tykva (Espresso vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spice creamer - $14.00) given the season. (By the way, the word tykva is Russian for "pumpkin." So yes, this drink is essentially called a "pumpkin pumpkin.") I loved this! This drink tasted like a pumpkin spice latte in boozy beverage form - and if that isn't what you want at this time of year... I mean, it's what I want. The drink was sweet, tasted like pumpkin, and I especially enjoyed the cinnamon around the rim. Simple and creamy, I was very happy with this beverage and wanted to curl up by the fire with it. Since Ampersand's highest accolade is for their charcuterie board, I naturally decided to invest the majority of my interests there. The menu used to feature a board that included two meats, two cheeses, pickles, olives, preserves, mustard, and flatbread for $25, all chosen by the chef. This is what I had hoped to order. However on our visit we were informed that they had changed the charcuterie board system that day and now the customers were required to build their own board from a list of options. While I somewhat enjoy the idea of getting to choose everything to my exact specifications, I actually believe that I prefer having the chef create the board for me, taking the "work" out of my hands. I compiled my board. From the Charcuterie section there were five choices and I selected Genoa Salami ($6.00) and Housemade Salmon Pate ($7.00). (The word "charcuterie" refers to the meat, specifically.) From the Cheese section there were five choices and I selected Double Cream Brie ($6.25) and Smoked Gouda ($6.00). From the Pickles, Etc. section there were four choices and I selected Chili Olives ($3.50). From the Spreads section there were three choices and I selected Strawberry Balsamic Jam ($2.50). And lastly, from the Fresh Bread section there were two choices and I selected Full Garlic Parmesan Flatbread ($4.00). The total cost of the board came to $35.25. It was more expensive than the old system and I think that I was actually getting less things?? I'm always impressed when a board of delicious meats and cheeses gets set down in front of me. It might very well be one of my favourite things. I love the idea of grazing over the selection of items and tasting different little things here and there. This board certainly offered that experience and there were many aspects that I enjoyed about it. I liked that the salami was shaved paper-thin, making it easy to pile into delicious heaps. The salmon pate was quite good, maybe even better than I expected, adding a different flavour twist to the board. The smoked gouda was very creamy, delicious and full of flavour. I liked the garlicky flatbread that worked as a great base for everything. All in all, I liked this board because everything on it tasted good... Although I couldn't help but notice that there wasn't anything inherently special about it either. None of the ingredients were all that high-end and I'm sure that I could buy each item at a regular grocery store. For the price, I was expecting a board that was more "exclusive," in a sense. To add some greens to the meal, we also ordered the Sundried Tomato Caesar (Creamy anchovy sundried tomato dressing, croutons, crispy prosciutto, fried capers, grated Grana Padano, romaine hearts - $9.00 for small). This salad was good. I was immediately drawn to the fact that they are using real anchovies in the dressing, which is a key component to a good (and real) caesar salad for me. The execution of all of the flavours and textures was pleasing. The crispy prosciutto and fried capers were some of the best parts, adding a salty crunch respectively. I loved the use of Grana Padano over a typical parme read more

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Lively location, beautiful decor, excellent service, and a menu that has something for everyone. I had the chicken with mushroom risotto and I thought it was a perfect portion. I just found it so pleasant. Perfect experience. read more

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Apologize in advance for the following post.. but really it was that bad. A lot of hype recently about the amazing brunch. We decided to make a reservation since weeks earlier we were turned away as walk in's Although the service was great ... unfortunately it was the worst brunch ever. Tough to comment on the atmosphere because I'm not even sure they they know what they are going for? The tables themselves- for whatever reason they thought using cheap hardwood looking planks and now they are warping , uneven and lifting. The Brunchuterie Board came out and it looked amazing but that's as far as it went. The scrambled eggs were cold as was the skillet they were on. The potatoes were luke warm at best... as was the dish they were served in. The waffles - appeared as if they make large batches of them and then just try to reheat them as orders come in and yes .. they were cold too. The toast .. you guessed it .. cold too and already hard. We did substitute the pulled pork for smoked salmon . Guess what it was cold!! I was actually expecting it to come out opposite as it should have. Lol. The bacon - pretty sure it was made yesterday. Even if this was a one off- not heading back We did appreciate them taking it off the bill though. read more

I came to Ampersand 27 (where Murietta's uesd to be and inside/attached to the Varscona Hotel) yesterday with a group of Yelpers to try out their newly created signature cocktail in honour of the Edmonton Opera's upcoming opening of Lucia. Ampersand 27 created a fabulous dark and mirky drink, reminiscent of Scotland, called Lucia's Loch ($13) by bartender Janice Bochon: 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Bowmore 12 year 1 oz. Lavender Simple Syrup 2 oz. Milk And let me tell you, it was the perfect mix of sweet and dark! The hubs and I ordered the Maple Pork Belly off the Share & Syhare Alike menu for $17. Four small pieces of perfectly cooked maple butter pork belly came alongside southwestern mequite corn, baked beans, green pea & fritters. The flavour combinations and presentation could not have been any more perfect. We also tried the Arctic Char Crudo ($18) with fried avocado, sesame crisp, asaparagus, truffle & soy. I had never seen avocado with a light tempura before but it was delish. I wouldn't hesitate to order any of the above again! Their menu itself, is absolutely adorable, and I love the layout. The inside of &27 is just gorgeous with numerous seating options ranging from tables, to booths, to barstools around the bar. I adore the variety of lighting fixtures here in the clean and modern and bright atmosphere - everything from an array of twinking lights above nestled/intertwined in almost a bramble bush like fixture hanging above the dinine area to the funky chandeliers in the bar. Near the bar, there is a funk white marbled and unusually shaped table with tall chairs around it that easily seats 8 and low backed white couches for relaxing. There is a small room to the side, separted by a frosted glass wall perfect for entertaining a gathering of 30ish people. P.S. Have you checked out their website yet? If not, you NEED to. Whoever designed/runs their site, knows what they are doing! It is G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S-! http://ampersand27.com/ read more

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Another great new find for us. Off Whyte ave so yes parking is awful. But it is worth a few block walk. First the atmosphere is chill, hip or trendy I guess is a good description. But not pretentious, which I like. The service was good, the waitress was knowledgable. At first I thought she might be not the most friendly but did warm up. The wine is $$$ but the drink list is massive. The mozza appy is insanely good! But it could use more bread. The spaghetti and meatballs also very good. We had creme brule for dessert, also loved that. Now again this place is $$$$ so bring lots. read more

Ampersand 27 - Nice bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I can't believe it took me so long to get here since I live just down the street. I have been walking past it for years...but it was one Sunday brunch that actually got me in. I brought my Dad and he liked it too. The decor is modern and classy...lots of glass and neat textures. I really liked the layout of the place. Service was ok, I liked our server but the hostess was not the one with the mostest. She could possibly pay a bit more attn to customers...we were waiting at the door for quite a while she chatted with other staff. The food was ok. I had the waffles and chicken...I don't think I would get it again because the chicken was fried in a way that was not special at all. There was no spices or flavor, just maybe some panko slapped on some dry chicken breast? Come on, with the quality of everything else, I was slightly embarrassed for the chefs who let almost burnt chicken onto my plate. The potatoes were the star of the show. My Dad loved them too. I would go back just for those. Steer clear of the coffee, as it was pretty much undrinkable. It got better when I asked for an Americano...but their regular brew is a no go. read more

Ampersand 27 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Brought my husband to Ampersand 27 after a great night out with the girls a few months ago. We arrived around 830pm on Saturday evening, requested first available for indoor or outdoor seating and waited around 10 minutes for a table on the patio. The service went majorly downhill from the moment we sat down. We were ignored for about 20 minutes while waiting patiently for water. Two other groups were seated during that time and also were not served. A woman who appeared to be the manager on duty stood inside staring at the tables and tried to grab a server. When she finally found someone, it took another 5 minutes for them to come outside. Why didn't she just stop by the tables and explain that they were short staffed? When a server finally came over we ordered a cheese board. We received the cheese board, savoured the entire thing and waited another 15 minutes before anyone came to check on us, take our dirty plates or take our order for appetizers/mains. I could go on. We 'dined' for 2.5 hours and nearly got up and left multiple times. It was almost humourous how poor the service was. When our mains came I asked if the kitchen was backed up and the server said no not really. Like what? The price does not match the service at Ampersand 27. We won't be going back after a really poor experience. read more

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I love this place. Amazing food and drinks. But the the one thing that keeps me coming back is the Pimms Cup. Tastes EXACTLY the way I had it when I was in England. Such good memories. Can't wait to have another on the patio! read more

I made a reservation for 9 ladies at the round table. My sister hates rectangles. We were seated immediately and the bevies were brought promptly. Almost too much service if there is such a thing. We felt like princesses. Ordered pretty much everything off the menu. Try the pork bellies and the spinach- kale salad. YUMMY. Lots of wines and beers. They did not force the Q water on us. I think they charged us $1.00 for all of the waters. Our server took lots of pictures of the group with several cameras. Chatted happily with us. Everything was totally delicious. Gratuity was added. We are all fine with that system. What's 465 divided by 9? Whatever. That's how much it was. We all threw in cash. It would have been impossible to ask for separate bills as we passed every dish around. This was my 4th visit and I will happily come here again. read more

It had been quite some time since the last time I came here, but everything was just as good as I remembered. Starting things off with a couple of signature gin and tonics, they have a nice diverse drinks menu with something for everyone. We only had one option for the daily oysters but they came out nicely shucked, with no cracked shells and tasted as fresh as one could expect in Edmonton. Not sure what to expect the roasted cauliflower came out with Romesco, lentils, raisins (which I'm not a personal fan of but didn't seem to overpower the taste of the dish), and hazelnuts. Nicely roasted with a little browning and cooked through just right this was surprisingly better than I expected for a veggie dish. (I do wish the timing could have had this come out with our steak so we could have had this as a side to our main). The ribeye although at first I was lead to believe it was dry aged 45 days, was only 30. The staff made up for the mistake. 30 days felt fairly standard and would have loved to see a steak with more age on it if they are going to feature it. With a fairly extensive wine list, there were good options to pair with our main. I would recommend this place with its concise menu of unique dishes from what I was able to experience at least and overall good service. read more

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Nice restaurant. The charcuterie board was very good. Three of us ordered the seafood paella. I was disappointed with it. Mussels and scallops were very small. Shrimps were a bit over cooked. The dish was also a bit salty for my taste. Service was excellent. read more

Items Selected: Nibbles Board - Rabbit Rillettes / Foie Gras Torchon with Pistachio and Grape Gastrique / Bison Tongue / Elk Terrine with Cherries and Walnuts / Brie Cendre Des Pres / Cherry Moustarda / Cendre de Lune / Rainbow Carrots / Curry Cauliflower and Onions / House Rye Sourdough with Olive Oil Gnocchi - 5 Meat Bolognese Sauce, Roasted Bone Marrow French Press - House Blend Light Roast White Chocolate Cheesecake - Pistachio, Poached Pear, Sponge Toffee, Oreo Warm Apple Raisin Cake - Apple, Raisin, Salted Caramel, Sage Chantilly Cream Toqued by Fan Zhang, the departure of Gold Medal Plates Award winner Nathan Bye for greener pastures apparently a theme on a Friday in Edmonton that featured lunch at Wildflower, it was just prior to five o'clock that I sat down in the spacious confines of Ampersand 27, the high ceilings decorated with twinkling lights, a fireplace and voluptuous furniture adding an organic element to a room designed to be sexy, particularly at night. Attached to a hotel, and thus featuring a well-appointed bar where several gathered to chat and watch hockey games already underway out East, it was at a cozy table near the hearth that seating was offered as the dining room was as-yet quite empty, the service charming and casual, yet attentive, with a menu that offers plenty of choices whether the diner is interested in a full meal or just a few bites. Breaking things down to Nibbles, Pizzas and Shared Dishes, the priciest item a $45CAD 12-oz Sirloin, most sitting down at Ampersand 27 will find eyes drawn to the central section offering a pick 'em of Cheese, Charcuterie, Pickles and Bread listed by price and portion, an easy way to rack up costs though everything is housemade or well-sourced, the smooth Rabbit Rillettes and Elk Terrine studded with Nuts and Berries particularly noteworthy as items not seen often while the Canadian Triple-Cream Cheese was smooth and a bit more funky than versions from France with the light yellow Cauliflower also quite great. Enticed by a Charcuterie topped Pie, Buttered Eggplant and Poutine, but unable to resist tender Potato Dumplings intermingling with roasted Bone Marrow topped in a rich Ragu made from Veal, Boar, Bison and more, it was with slow bites that I indulged slowly while debating more savories versus dessert, the three sweets offered and limited time before a game at Roger's Place eventually leading to two of the latter alongside a French Press of Coffee that was brightly acidic with a linger of Stone Fruit. Deconstructing one dish and veering surprisingly simple with the other, the round of Cheesecake a Choose-your-own adventure experience highlighted by warm Pears and Toffee that eats like Honeycomb Candy, those looking for a restaurant-worthy Quickbread will feel justified in dropping $11CAD on an Apple Raisin Cake that is nearly as moist as a steamed Pudding, the addition of fragrant Chantilly and a pool of Salted Caramel working nicely together to really make the flavors pop. read more

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I've been to Ampersand 27 twice now. This first time the food was great, and the service... not so much. It really did affect my experience. I didn't think this was a true reflection of the restaurant so returned recently for a late lunch and was blown away by excellent service and exquisite food. I knew it was just an off day. Everyone has them. We sat at the bar as the place wasn't super busy and we wanted some banter to go with our food. The bar man was hilarious, he gave us good chat and a bottle of brut. Our glasses were never empty and he offered good menu advice to go with his service. We ordered the Salty Pig flat bread which was topped with deli meat and roasted tomatoes. The definitely didn't scrimp on the meat, it was pretty filling. We also got and the honey chipotle fries which were very tasty but I wish they came with a fancy mayo too. I should have asked but was too full from the flat bread to eat more that 5 fries. The amount of food was perfect for two people sharing. The decor in here is beautiful. The bar space had a low hanging chandelier that's the centre piece of the whole restaurant. Absolutely gorgeous setting if you are looking for a date night too ;) read more

Ampersand 27 - Salty Pig Flat Bread and Honey Chipotle Fries - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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$15 for a margarita with no alcohol in it. The food wasn't bad, just very salty. I wouldn't go back.

Okay for a business dinner or night out. Charcuterie board was v good when it comes to meat - cheese was pretty pedestrian. A27 seems to shine w meat and fish. We use this for business dinners due to convenience and reliability. read more

Yes. We stayed at the Varscona Hotel this weekend and since it's minus 30, dinner at &27 was on the list. Good choice. Service, food and beverages were top notch. We started with cocktails. Well priced and delicious. Starter of fiore de latte was scrumptious. We skipped an entree and shared the Gull Lake tomato salad. I had black garlic gnocchi and he had seared scallops. Both appetizers and both with the calories! Gnocchi was light and pillowy with a wonderful bechamel. The scallops were seared and on a bed of pear salsa. Dessert was a brandy Alexander and Espresso martini. Make sure you have the sourdough bread. Fabulous dinner read more

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Where to start? Well, it all began the night before we had dinner at &27. It was a cold, rainy February evening in Edmonton. We had just checked into the Varscona Hotel for our weekend staycation. We had a coupon for &27 and so we swung by hoping we might be able to get a table. No such luck, all tables full, including the bar. But the helpful lady, who we later learned was the GM Meaghyn, offered to call The King and I to make sure they had room before we ventured outside. We were very impressed and my husband commented on it during our walk, saying that she had obviously received excellent customer service training. Fast forward to the next evening. This time we were smart enough to have reservations. Meaghyn greeted us and asked how our dinner was last night. We were then seated in the restaurant and introduced to our server. The restaurant is visually very appealing and has a rather restful feeling. One of the things that I noticed almost right away was the fact that, although the music was fairly loud, my husband and I had no problem having a conversation without shouting. I'm not sure how they did it, but the music seemed to almost float over top of us, rather than descend and intrude. Our waiter, Andy, was very helpful and able to answer all our questions on which items had gluten, as well as offer suggestions on wine that turned out to be right on the money! We decided on the do-it-yourself charcuterie. There is a great selection to choose from and it wasn't easy to narrow it down! In the end we chose: Proscuitto de Parma Bison smokies Ermite blue cheese Baguette Olives West Coast candied salmon Blueberry & port chutney This was my meal and my husband's appetizer. In addition, he ordered duck as his main course. All of our choices tasted great, but the salmon was a hands down favourite for both of us. It was only 50g worth, but it was moist, delicately smoke flavoured and just a hint of sweetness. The Bison smokies were surprisingly tasty with a bit of the chutney slathered on top. The presentation of my husband's duck was beautiful, and Andy described how it was made in a way that made it sound even better! The duck was presented on a nest of baby potatoes and braised brussel sprouts and was moist and delicious. The wine that Andy had suggested when I told him we would prefer a sweeter white wine was perfect. He recommended a riesling that worked fabulously. There was no room on our table to hold the wine bottle, as well as the charcuterie and my husband's duck so Andy said he would keep it at the side and keep our glasses topped off. Sure, I thought. We are going to have to keep looking for him whenever our wine glass gets low. However, he impressed me by never letting me run low once during our meal. There weren't a lot of Gluten-free desserts so my husband opted to have the amaretto ice cream and I ordered the Nouveau Misu. Oh. My. Word. Toffee pudding, coffee caramel, amaretto ice cream, all entwined with a ribbon of chocolate ganache. Amazing. After dinner, one of the managers came by and heartily wished us a Happy Thanksgiving! uummmm.... thanks, but it is Valentines Day! He looked shocked, as though he couldn't believe he had just mixed up two completely different holidays. We laughed it off and proceeded to enjoy our dessert. Once we were finished, I visited the washroom and came back to the table to find two drinks. I looked at my husband quizzically, wondering why he had decided to order us more drinks. He quickly explained that the manager had come by saying that he felt bad for wishing us a Happy Thanksgiving (??) and so he was giving us two drinks on the house. The drinks were called Thanksgiving and were usually available during Thanksgiving. The drinks were so good! I'm not sure exactly what was in it, but they had a faint herbal taste and were incredibly smooth. I believe they were some type of sour. Overall, the experience was top-notch. We had first class food and first class service. Who can ask for anything more??? read more

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I kicked off November with some pretty delicious eats at Edmonton's newest restaurant, Ampersand 27 (&27). Promising an experience "crafted to be different", Ampersand 27 was no trick, and definitely a treat! You might already know of chef patron and owner Nathin Bye, previously the corporate chef at the Lazia Group (Lazia, Wildflower Grill, East). &27 will be his fifth venture, with a main concept of locally sourced cuisine but with a global and diverse influence. The name? "Ampersand" at one point was considered the 27th letter in the alphabet, a slurred form of "and (&) per se and" that traditionally followed after "Z". Because it didn't resemble a speech sound, it eventually fell out of favour, seemingly, "different" from the rest of the alphabet. Drinks menu includes a good selection of cocktails and beers. I opted for the Scintillant Fig, a play on an Aperol Spritz (my new fave!). Presentation was impressive, my glass coming out with a frozen star anise on the bottom and an Aperol, grapefruit shrub, and Prosecco mixture poured at the table. Lovely! The grapefruit flavours were prominent, which I enjoyed, and near the end of the drink, the star anise had broken free and left a pleasant aroma. Joe went for their version of a Caesar, the Vodka Swine: vodka, Clamato, crisp bacon, twisted Caesar fixin's (dijon, maple, tabasco). It had quite the kick to it, and wasn't overly salty as some drinks can get. He must have enjoyed it, ordering a second round for the night. For my next visit, I'm looking forward trying the wine selection. &27 has the Enomatic wine preservation system, which allows for a sampling of their available wines, charging by the ounce, your standard glass, or by the bottle. Most dishes are for sharing, bigger than your average tapas plate, comfortably allowing 3 - 4 people to grab a couple of bites each. Ampersand 27 also features a handful of larger provisions (main entreé formats) and flatbreads. The maple butter pork belly would make anyone's mouth water. It's pork belly, come on. A significant amount of slices will make diners happy all around. Additionally, it came with baked beans and (heavily) seasoned Southwestern mesquite corn, a little overpowering to my taste, but definitely flavourful. The fritters were ahh-maaaazing. A sweet corn batter mixed in with a little bit of cayenne pepper, hint of vanilla, and agar to hold when deep fried, they had the smoothest texture! Past the crispy exterior, the texture reminded me of cheese. They could have given me a plate of pork belly and fritters and I'd be in heaven. Our second dish: an Arctic char crudo. Thinly shaved asparagus on top of sliced raw Arctic char, with what appeared to be tempura-based batter deep-fried avocado slices (yum!), sesame crisps and truffle and soy reductions spotted on the plate. One of Ampersand 27's Asian-inspired dishes, the plate was refreshing for us, a stark contrast to our maple butter pork belly. The menu features a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, patés, pickles, and condiments for a DIY-style of charcuterie. For meats, you can't go wrong with Proscuitto de Parma, and to try something different, we ordered the lamb merguez (sausage), and chorizo. My favourite was the chorizo, an in-house recipe (it's pretty spicy!) and made for &27 by D'Arcy's Meats in St. Albert. Wildgame Consultants make the lamb merguez for them, a gamier flavour than I would have imagined and less flavourful compared to the chorizo. Our cheeses for the night, both from Quebec: Brie Cendre Des Pres, a pasteurized cow's milk soft cheese; and a wedge of Baluchon, a raw cow's milk semi-firm cheese. Both were soooo good. The brie was beautiful, with a maple wood ash line, and oozed easily onto our baguette slices. Joe's preferred the Baluchon, a super creamy cheese with a smooth texture and milder tones of earthiness and herbs. Ampersand 27's selection of cheeses is a mix of in-house (herbed ricotta), local (pecorino from The Cheesiry), and Canadian selections. Yum! We also threw in full sour Kosher pickles to the mix. I ordered the Citron Bleu, a lighter alternative to the other dessert options on the menu The lemon buttermilk mousse was smooth, creamy, and very reminescent of a lemon meringue pie. Blueberry compote and Earl Grey gels to add another dimension of flavour, and milk crisps for an extra crunch rounded out the dish. Absolutely loved this dessert! It's early in the game, I know, but honestly if I hadn't known it was a soft opening, the evening seemed as if they had been there all along. Our orders were taken quickly, and food was timely spaced. Nathin Bye was very much on the floor, visiting tables, chatting, and happy to answer my questions. It was a pleasure meeting him in person! Definitely will return for dinner, it's a great spot for sharing plates for sure. Ampersand 27 also offers a lunch menu, plus a brunch menu on the weekend. read more

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Chef Bye has crafted something incredible with Ampersand 27--a stylish and unique concept that feeds off a family dining experience, variations in texture, and edgy menu items that offer just the right amount of daring. I came, I ate, and I was charmed. There's nothing quite like walking into a stunningly decorated restaurant and being presented with two plentiful charcuterie boards: wooden platters overflowing with an abundance of Ampersand 27's specialties. Cheddars, bleus, chevres paired with mounds of your favourite salumi: chorizo, prosciutto, genoa--accompanied by pickles, mustards, grains, and the most decadently creamy duck and chicken liver pate you'll ever taste. As part of their media event, I was subject to a flurry of tastings from their menu, as per below. Beet Texture: A dainty salad of roasted, gelled, and crisp beets, served with sous vide and goat cheese ganache. Beautifully different for those who don't usually eat beets, or who generally think all beets are served pickled. I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet and savoury flavours of this dish. Confit Parsnip: Sliced parsnip served with gremolata, pine nut, red pepper dust, and jam. A creamier take on the average parsnip and one that combined flavours together that were completely new to me. A nice dish, although I did prefer the Beet Texture. The Living Salad: Ah, The Living Salad. Order this and you'll be presented with a mini tree trunk hosting a plant pot of local micro greens and a jar of cold pressed canola emulsion. And scissors, so that you can harvest your own salad. It's a really cute concept, especially for those who think the novelty of cutting your own salad at dinner is exciting. For $15, though, it's a fairly pricey novelty--especially for just a handful of micro greens. Maple Butter Pork Belly: It's pretty difficult to screw up pork belly. Add some maple butter and Chef Bye's inimitable talent, though, and you've got a winner of a dish. A true homage to the south, the pork belly was served with southwestern mesquite corn, baked beans, green peas, and fritters. Lovely and savoury. Pastrami Pork Cheeks: I feel like this dish is Chef Bye's sharing menu's understated pièce de résistance. Coming out under a glass dome (reminiscent of the one covering the rose in Beauty and the Beast), the pastrami pork cheeks are unveiled amidst a heady, charcoal-scented haze of smoke--the smell of which will incite memories of barbeques, smoked meats, and everything good and smoky and tender. Served with braised red cabbage, rye spaetzle, and sauerkraut creme, this dish is delicious and exciting. I strongly recommend giving it a try. Seared Albacore Tuna: Almost every restaurant in Edmonton has a version of seared tuna or tuna tataki at the moment. It's become a popular dish, particularly for those who aren't quite ready for sashimi but want the flavour and texture of not-quite-cooked tuna. Ampersand 27's version takes the seafood aspect a little more seriously than most, serving the tuna with pickled hearts of palm, citrus, seaweed, and cashew puree. The result is a seared tuna dish that's a little more fishy than I'm used to, but that combines some interesting textures and flavours together that will surprise even the most veteran of seared tuna-goers. The Seashore: This dish offered scallops, prawns, smoked trout brandade, and sea asparagus. A lovely option for seafood-lovers, The Seashore combined some of my favourite under-the-sea items and made them taste spectacular. Scallops. I'm always for the scallops. Rocky Road: For dessert, we were treated to a taste of Ampersand 27's Rocky Road, a selection of "rocks" that have a hard shell and liquid interior and are served on edible "moss and sand." In continuation of the restaurant's attention to textures, this dessert is unique and delicious with a beautiful presentation. The "rocks" come in chocolate, mint, mango, and lychee flavours. Neaveau Misu: The restaurant's most popular dessert is a modern take on tiramisu--a toffee pudding served with coffee caramel, amaretto, hazelnut, and brown butter, topped off with a side of macaron and ice cream. Bring me any kind of toffee pudding and I'm satisfied, but this one was exceptional. This was my favourite dessert of the evening. Citron Bleu: The Citron Bleu is a light, delicate serving of lemon buttermilk mousse alongside a portion of blueberries, earl grey gel and milk crisps. Lovely and sweet, this dessert is a must-try for those who like fruity and tart flavours. I was very impressed by Ampersand 27. I strongly recommend this restaurant with one small word of warning: it isn't cheap. A single charcuterie with two meats, two cheeses, and a few accompaniments can easily shoot past the $20 price range into the $30s and $40s, depending on what you order. Sharing plates range from $11 to $19 and the full meals start at $23. It's not overpriced, by any means, but be wary of those charcuterie boards if you're on a budget. read more

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I really like this place... After seeing all the "check ins" to this place I had to make reservations. My sister and I walked in and the place was beautiful. The decor had an earthy elegance with a hint of trend, very clean and classy. We were early for our reservations but we were hungry. Being seated right away our server Christine took our drink orders while we looked at the menu. I wanted to try everything ... We started with brie, salmon, a type of bread that had no yeast, and the pop corn. It was very very good. Then we had the live salad and the simple flat bread. Everything tasted and looked wonderful. We then decided on dessert, I can't remember what they were called but I took pictures. Overall it was a fantastic dinner and we will definitely enjoy coming back. read more

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Second visit to this restaurant. Went there for the first time in November 2014 when it first opened and I have to say the second experience was way better. The portions are huge, so I would suggest only ordering 3 sharing plates between 2 people. The decor is very whimsical yet rustic and the menu is even great for vegetarians despite on the focus on meats and cheeses. We had the buttered eggplants which has the most amazing sauce. The roasted cauliflower was delicious as well but I think could use a little more spices. Also had the beef tartar and tuna which were both great. Service was a little slow at first but the server did make up for it by being attentive and efficient after taking our orders. I notice they have some picnic tables and bigger tables as well so it would be a great place for larger parties too. Definitely a nice addition to the already delightful Whyte Ave restaurant scene! read more

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Best breakfast/brunch experience for me and my girlfriend in our short stay in Edmonton. Welcoming staff. Cozy quiet place. Comfortable atmosphere. And food just the way we like it. I know it's just a place for brunch, just eggs, pancakes and waffles. What could go wrong right? Believe it or not some restaurants can't even cook eggs for breakfast properly. Ampersand 27 just did everything right for us and it made the rest of our day better. This definitely made it to my go to list at Edmonton. read more

Ampersand 27 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I have to say, I wasn't overly impressed with this place. There was a lot of hype to eat here but it wasn't to die for by any means. I ordered a few items from the share menu but the portion sizes were small and although the food was not bad, it was also not memorable considering what you're paying. I found the attitude and general vibe of this place to be pretentious and they are clearly unable to handle the restaurant when it gets busy. I had a reservation and it took about 40min to finally get our seat. The server and hostess were frazzled and it took us another 15min to get a drink menu. As for the pretentious part, I'm not sure I agree with paying per glass of tap water because the "pipes are old". Perhaps I'll have better luck with the charcuterie menu but I think they should reconsider charging for tap water in Canada before I go back. read more

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Came for a anniversary date here! Very high end feeling but with great staff and very knowledgeable. We started with picking our own meats and cheeses, I don't remember which we all picked but they were incredible! Then we had a fungi pizza which was also great! We will be back! read more

Came here for brunch with my cousin and I'm thoroughly impressed. Restaurant was nicely decorated and quaint, staff was friendly, and food was amazing! Their scones are a must try - buttery, flakey and oh so amazing with their Chantilly cream. I had the chicken and waffle eggs benny and was happy they let me substitute my hash with salad - eveything was just cooked perfectly. I will be back for sure, and would love to have dinner here one day! read more

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I don't really understand the negative reviews. In my opinion much better than 3.5 stars. First of all the decor was outstanding, open layout with a lot of cool touches and flourishes that add to the Canadiana look, that was definitely inspired by the Alberta rockies. The cocktail menu was fantastic, and the drinks themselves were perfect. I had the seasonal Pomegranate mojito, and it was good or better than any mojito that I've had. The charcuterie was delectable, on-par or better than RGE RD in my opinion. The blueberry & port chutney and brie was especially good, as was the chorizo. I had the 10 oz strip with potatoes, saskatoons, parsnip and greens for the main - everything done perfectly. The beef was charred just right, and perfect medium rare and paired excellently with the saskatoons and parsnip puree. My girlfriend has the special which was lamb sirloin. Very tasty, though I'm happy I ordered the steak. read more

Ampersand 27 - Delicious Alberta Beef Striploin with Saskatoons, Parsnip, Potatoes and Greens - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Came for dinner to celebrate our anniversary (actually got married here when it was Murriettas). Dinner was fantastic.... we ordered everything to share. Portions were great and tasted amazing. Drink menu had lots of options. Atmosphere is cozy. Service was good! Will be back! read more

Yay, Ampersand 27! It's where the husband and I celebrate our New Years Eve annually and I pop in several other times throughout the year. First, you probably need to know that I am obsessed with charcuterie. I come for the charcuterie - there are all sorts of other fancy menu items and entrees and I can't tell you anything about them. BUT I can tell you that, as someone who has scoured the city for my favourite deli cheeses and meats, Ampersand's ingredients are high quality and absolutely delicious. And the pickles! WOW. The decor is cozy modern, with cool light fixtures and super cool art installations everywhere. Sometimes the atmosphere feels a bit crowded (ex. one night we were sat at a booth next to some folks who were on an awful date (the man was on his cell phone the entire time) and I honestly felt like I was living the date with the woman, but most of the time it's perfectly lively and buzzing with people enjoying themselves. I've had my fair share of cocktails and I'm impressed with their bar menu and bartenders. There's some really cool fruity drinks (not too sweet) that I can't remember the name of right this second, but that are delicious. One of them comes with a goose berry. The service has never been anything to write home about, but is also nothing to complain about. read more

Unfortunately this is a massively disappointing 1star. The food had some highlights and the wine list (although quite young) was creative. We were a group of five and were eating shared plates throughout the evening. The last main was a ribeye that comes out cut in 3 pieces. We ask for it to be cut so we can all share it and it comes back medium rather than the medium rare we ordered. The server gives us the excuse that it was because we sent it back to have it cut into more pieces...I call BS on this...really. When I questioned her later she didn't want to do anything to make up for their mistake! I travel for business and eat at many wonderful restaurants. For me the mark of a great restaurant is one that stands behind its food and is not scared to eat the cost of their mistake...Ampersand 27 is not that place...I will never go back! My advice is steer clear of this place as there are many outstanding restaurants in Edmonton that stand behind their food! read more

The brisket was amazing! The cheese/meat board was a great way to start! Pad not Thai was yummy, I would avoid the fried avocado if you have a sensitive stomach. Overall a great experience! read more