Three Boars Eatery - October 26, 2012
8424-109 Street (780-757-2600)
Angela's Selection

If you didn't know it was there, you'd walk right past. Maybe that's why so many people slowed to peer in the window at us while we ate - they didn't know they'd arrived. As we entered, there was a cozy bar the length of one wall on the main floor. Next we ascended the narrow wooden staircase to the dining area. We were surprised that Bree's pregnant belly made it all the way up. There were a grand total of six tables and we were seated at the one closest to the drafty window. Ang had to wedge a napkin into the gap to keep the wind out. In terms of the decor, there was reclaimed wooden floor and walls. Some of the seating was likewise on wooden benches which contributed to the rustic feel. At Three Boars they're not called appetizers. They're called Bar Snacks. Our Bar Snack of choice was the salted candied cashews. The next category on the menu was titled Rabbit Food. It was aptly named for its selection of salads and vegetable dishes. We enjoyed the Panzanella salad. Stacked with market vegetables and croutons, it was the largest item on the menu. Our server then explained that the rest of the meal was tapas style (listed as small plates on the menu). You know when Dave, Angela and Bree all agree, it must have been an excellent dish. That special dish for us was the oxtail bourguinon poutine. It tasted more like homemade stew but it was great. After that, we couldn't agree on the other two dishes. Bree and Ang preferred the duck rillet with toast and beer mustard on the side. Dave, on the other hand, thought the slow roasted pork shoulder was the love of his life. The girls found it way too salty. For dessert there was only one choice. It was carrot cake or nothing at all. Can you guess what we chose? Carrot cake! Its icing was fluffier than the cream cheese we were used to and the cake itself was almost too dense. It's okay though because they change their menu often. And thus ends another Dinner Club. Thank God Angela's pick isn't for another two turns. Ha!