March 31st, 2011
Hot Out of the Hood
It’s a Kensington conquest: the owners of Muse and Wine Bar have just opened up another hot spot in the hood, Brasserie Kensington.
True to its name, it's a mix of a laid-back feel with an upscale setting, focusing on fun and fabulous brews. We loved the his-and-hers Croque Monsieur (mustard, gruyère and ciabata, $12.50) and the Croque Madame (gruyère and a fried egg $13.75). The Nicoise salad with Albacore tuna confit ($16) is a lunch favourite and the foie gras potato skins with herbs, shaved gruyère, lardons and black truffle essence ($15.50) are a must-have.
It might be time to move to the neighbourhood. —MG
Brasserie Kensington, 100, 1131 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, 403-457-4148, www.brasseriekensington.com
