Come savor a yummy dish at Escoba. They provide reservations and are open nightly from Monday to Saturday. You can get there not only by public transit but also by bicycle. The surrounding area is notable for its restaurants, merchants and parks. Payments by American Express, diners club, Interac and Visa are recognized.more...See more text
A popular venue for corporate functions, Escoba is a great place to stop in for dinner or drinks and appies after work. Their diverse menu draws from many global influences, like their Moroccan-spiced roast chicken and scallops, which are served with potato lentil pakoras. Wine pairings are listed next to most of the menu items, to ensure a perfectly delicious meal.
A cozy downtown hideaway, Escoba’s charcuterie platter is heaped with house-made meats including not-too-spicy chorizo sausage, honey-smoked salmon, prosciutto and smoked duck. These finger-licking nibbles are paired with garlic flatbread, red-pepper bean hummus and a selection of premium cheeses that changes daily.
Across Eighth Avenue Southwest from Globe Cinema, one of the two main CIFF venues, Escoba is a cozy bistro and wine bar with Latin leanings. The small-dish starters (applewood cheddar risotto balls!) and charcuterie are recommended, and Escoba’s steak and seafood entrees are cinematically sumptuous. Go for Alberta beef tenderloin or paella prepared with lobster, a whole lot of other seafoods and Andouille sausage. Absolutely do inspect the wine list.