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ABC's of YYC (Week 16: P)

Parc Brasserie
818 16 Ave SW

At last, P week!  We decided that we had to try Parc Brasserie, which is one of the many new restaurants on 17th Ave.  It's nested in the chain of establishments that run alongside Tomkins Park.  We were promptly greeted and taken to our table.  John ordered a beer as usual as we took our time browsing over the delicious sounding menu. 

Brandade- smoked black cod fritters, prserved lemon, shaved fennel, celery aioli

A pleasant crunchy exterior that was thinner than expected.  When you bite into it, the cod has a nice flaky texture that melts in your mouth.  You get a strong hit of smoky flavour that's quite enjoyable.

Charcuterie- French Prosciutto, Genoa Salami and Air Dried Beef

Everything was packed full of flavour.  The French prosciutto is a bit more savoury than it's Italian counterpart.  The dijon mustard was so good and paired very well with all of the meats.  The jam provided a touch of sweetness, whilst the walnuts added a nice balancing hint of bitterness.  Also, the sauce beside the crostini at the top of the picture added a bit of heat.  Everything on the plate meshed perfectly together.

Rilette de Lapin- cornichon, brassica mustard, crostini

The pate is smooth and flavourful.  It paired well with the cornichon and mustard seeds.  There was a great crunch provided by the thin toasted slices of crostini.  Simple but delicious.

Canard- lentils de puy, asparagus, orange sauce

Deliciousness in each bite!  The duck was seasoned perfectly and cooked to a medium rare.  Lentils were soft and provided a nice variance of flavour.  The asparagus was lightly seasoned and cooked well.

Fletan- halibut, vegetable pistou, bouillabaise, white bean puree

There was a great balance of flavours but it was cooked slightly over.  The pleasant crunch from the sear provided some texture.  The broth felt fresh and refreshing.  The vegetables were also cooked nicely and seasoned well.

Overall, the meal was surprisingly good but the appetizers out shined the mains.  Each dish provided a different flavour profile which resulted in a nice balance for our meal.  We both thought our mains were cooked just slightly over but they still tasted pretty good.  There were lots of delicious sounding food items on the menu so we will definitely be back.

Enjoy!