1. food and drink
2. beverages
3. alcoholic beverages
4. cocktails and beer

~ SOUPS ~
~ BAR SNACKS ~
salted CHICKEN SKIN
crispy PIG EARS
fried ALMONDS
duck fat POTATO CHIPS
BRASSERIE FRENCH ONION
/5
with Gruyére / 9
/5
/5
CREAM of TOMATO & PORK HOCK
/4
SM /6 or LG /8
~ SALADS ~
HOUSE GREENS honey balsamic vinaigrette, tomato & parmesan / 6 SM / 11 LG
BEET SALAD almond oat crumble, manchego, arugula, citrus vinaigrette / 14 (add chicken breast / 5)
BRASSERIE CAESAR bacon, capers, crouton, parmesan, garlic lemon aioli / 14 (add chicken breast / 5)
TUNA NICOISE confit tuna, potato, olives, haricot vert, sherry vinaigrette / 17
~ POMMES FRITES ~
CLASSIC POMME FRITES
arugula aioli / 8
PARMESAN POMME FRITES
white truffle oil / 10
BRASSERIE POUTINE
cheese curds & duck gravy / 14.5 / half 7.75
FOIE GRAS POUTINE - seared or torchon
truffle oil, duck gravy & parmesan / 18.5
PORK HOCK POUTINE
cheese curds & duck gravy / 17.5
GLUTEN-FREE POUTINE
port wine veal reduction & cheese curds / 16.5
~ Oysters & Mussels ~
REAL/TOTALLY TRUE FACTS
Saffron Cream Mussels / 17.5
100% duck fat in our fryers
Tomato & White Wine Mussels / 17.5
We eat local(s)
Mussels served with pomme frites
Voted BEST BRUNCH at 1131 Kensington Rd 2012/13/14
(sat & sun 10am-2pm)
East Coast Oysters
Foie Monday’s - add SEARED or TORCHON for $5
Half Dozen / 18
Poutine Tuesday’s - (starting from $8) Build your own
Mignonette, Horseradish, Lemon
poutine + $4 labatt 50’s
~ APPETIZERS TO SHARE ~
BRASSERIE STEAK TENDERLOIN TARTARE ~ for one / 17 ~ for two /27
FENNEL GNOCCHI pork jowel lardons, tomato, arugula, whipped pork fat / 15
FOIE GRAS seared or torchon w/ french toast, bourbon maple syrup, honey crack / 18
BUTTERMILK MARINATED HUMBOLT SQUID olive mint tapenade, olive dust / 14
SEAFOOD FRITTERS fried fruits du mer, spicy tomato sauce, lemon / 13
please inform your waiter of any allergies prior to ordering
some items may contain raw ingredients
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~ SANDWICHES & STUFF ~
all sandwiches come with your choice of pomme frites, side salad or tomato soup
substitue feature soup (2) or french onion soup (5) or poutine (5)
add - house cured bacon 3 / mushrooms 2.5 / fried egg 2.5
HOUSE-GROUND 8oz BEEF BRISKET BURGER smoked cheddar, arugula aioli, grainy mustard/ 17.5
GLUTEN FREE FISH & CHIPS red cabbage slaw, lemon caper aioli / 19.5
HOUSE-MADE VEGETARIAN BURGER lemon aioli, cucumber, gruyère / 16.75
BRASS CLUB grilled chicken, arugula, gruyère, tomato & bacon / 17.5
BRAISED DUCK RILLETTE (open face) arugula aioli, brie & crispy onions / 17.5
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH house cured back bacon, tomato, smoked cheddar / 16.75
~ ADD FOIE GRAS 1oz ~
Torchon or Seared /12
~ DUCK CONFIT ~
add a DUCK CONFIT LEG /13
~ HOUSEMADE SAUSAGE ~
add a SINGLE PORK SAUSAGE /4.5
~ SIDES for the TABLE ~
Duck Gravy / 5
Haricot Vert / 7.5
Garlic Roasted Wild Mushrooms / 9
2 pieces Buttermilk Fried Chicken / 12
~ 7oz ALBERTA BEEF HANGER STEAK ~
served with pomme frites, haricot vert & your choice of sauce:
Add fresh horseradish $1.50
BRANDY PEPPERCORN / 26
WILD FOREST MUSHROOM / 27
BORDELAISE / 26
~ CASSOULET ~
a hearty & rich slow-cooked white
bean casserole /14.5
*contains pork*
ADD duck confit / 13
ADD housemade sausage / 4.5
**ADD BOTH / 15
~ BRASSERIE MAINS ~
2 PIECE ALBERTA FREE RANGE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN frites, slaw, duck gravy / 23
ADD 2 pieces of fried chicken / 12
BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORTRIB garlic mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, jus/ 24.5
FRIED WHOLE RAINBOW TROUT brown butter, almonds & pomme frites / 24.5
BOUILLABAISSE scallops, prawns, mussels, squid, cod, tomato, potato / 27.5
ROASTED BROME LAKE DUCK BREAST cassis jus & pomme frites / 28
CONFIT DUCK LEG & PORK SAUSAGE corn & potato hash, balsamic reduction / 27
HOUSEMADE FETTUCINE sun-dried tomato pesto, parmesan, ciabatta / 19
ADD driview farms lamb meatballs / 5
~ SWEET THINGS ~
VANILLA SEMIFREDDO ICE CREAM SANDWICH
warm chocolate ganache / 8
BRASSERIE FUDGESICLE
house made mousse...frozen / 3.5 each
FOIE GRAS & SEA SALT ICE CREAM SPLIT
bruleed banana, chocolate, caramel, pineapple
/ 10
WORLD’S BEST CARROT CAKE
cream cheese icing, bourbon syrup, fruit/ 8
Fine Print: 20% service charge on parties of 6 or more
to ensure quality service, we only accept 2 credit cards per table
we proudly accept visa, mastercard & cash
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~ EARLY DRINKS 2oz ~
CHEF’S BREAKFAST
/7
pilsner & grapefruit juice
CHOCOLATE ORANGE / 10
pisco, cointreau, hot chocolate
SOMETHING ABOUT... / 10
pure folie, lillet, limoncello, prosecco
GIN-GER GREEN TEA
/ 11
gin, ginger, hot green tea, honey
FAMOUS CAESAR
~ MORNING CAFÉ ~
BIG MOUNTAIN ORGANIC COFFEE
Organic Coffee
/4
NAKED LEAF TEA COMPANY
pot of tea
/ 4.75
BOOZY COFFEE (1oz)
/ 7.5
/ 11
as many fixin’s as we can find...
1oz Bourbon / 3.5
~ BREAKFASTY TYPE THINGS ~
ask your server for our homemade ketchup...it’s delicious.
BOWL OF FRESH FRUIT/ 8
HOUSE MADE BUTTER BISCUITS fresh compotes & butters / 3.5
LAMB HASH poached eggs, bacon lardons, tomato, arugula, hollandaise / 16.5
2 EGGS ANY STYLE bacon, back bacon or sausage, potato & toast / 13.75
EGGS BENEDICT choice of: ham/ cured trout gravlax / sausage/ tomato & arugula / 16
DUCK CONFIT & QUINOA WAFFLES poached eggs, maple bourbon syrup / 18
FRENCH TOAST bacon rashers, vanilla bourbon maple syrup / 14.5
TRADITIONAL CREPE w/ strawberry compote & icing sugar / 14.5
GRUYERE & EGG STUFFED CREPE trout gravlax, horseradish cream, arugula, toast / 16.75
EGG WHITE OMELET smoked cheddar, pork belly, arugula, duck fried potatoes/ 16
BREAKFAST POUTINE cheese curds, hollandaise, duck gravy & fried egg / 16.5
CROQUE-MADAME farm ham, mustard, gruyère & fried egg / 16.5
HANGER STEAK & EGGS hollandaise, grilled tomato, toast & fried potato / 19.5
~ LOCAL & HOUSE-MADE ADDITIONS ~
DUCK FAT POTATO CHIPS / 5
add FOIE GRAS (1oz) / 12
Torchon or Seared
CURED STEELHEAD TROUT GRAVLAX / 5
house cured BACK BACON/ 6
house made PORK SAUSAGES/ 8
add DUCK CONFIT LEG/ 13
~ SOUPS ~
FRENCH ONION melted gruyère / 9
CREAMED TOMATO & PORK HOCK /6 SM/ 8 LG
~ SALADS ~
HOUSE GREENS SALAD honey balsamic vinaigrette,
tomato, parmesan / 6 SM / 11 LG
BEET SALAD oat nut crumble, manchego, arugula,
citrus vinaigrette / 14
BRASSERIE CAESAR bacon, egg, capers, crouton,
parmesan, garlic lemon aioli / 14
DUCK FAT FRIED ALMONDS / 5
CRISPY PIGS EARS / 5
HOLLANDAISE / 3.5
POMME FRITES with aioli / 9 / half 6
DUCK FAT FRIED POTATOES / 6
one EGG any style / 3
FRIED CHICKEN SKIN / 5
~ SANDWICHES ~
Choice of soup/salad/frites
substitute - poutine - 5 / FTR soup - 2 / FR. Onion - 5
8OZ HOUSE GROUND BEEF BRISKET BURGER
smoked chddar, arugula aioli, & grainy mustard /17.5
HOUSE-MADE VEGETARIAN BURGER
lemon aioli, tomato & gruyère / 16.75
BRAISED DUCK RILLETTE SANDWICH (open
face)arugula aioli, brie & crispy onions / 17.5
BRASS CLUB grilled chicken, gruyère, tomato &
butchers bacon / 17.5
(add chicken breast / 5)
~
please inform your waiter of any allergies prior to ordering
~
Fine Print: 20% service charge on parties of 6 or more
to ensure quality service, we only accept 2 credit cards per table
we proudly accpet visa, mastercard & cash only.
www.brasseriekensington.com
Follow us on twitter @the_brasskens
WINE LIST
Here at Brasserie we focus on fresh quality ingredients, value for your dollar and approachable French style. Our wine list resonates these same qualities with a hand-picked
list is comprised of flavourful, Bistro inspired wines, which compliment our food.
By the Glass
5oz glass / bottle
Sparkling Wine
Varichon ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Chardonnay Blend –Loire, FR.
10gls/47 btl
Rich hazelnuts & almonds on buttered toast with a side of poached Bartlett pears
Rosé Wine
2013 Teutonic
12.5gls/60btl
Pinot Noir –Laurel Valley, USA.
Proof that hipsters make amazing wine. Seyville oranges, field strawberries, zesty cranberry acidity.
White Wine
2011 Raats Family
9.5 gls/45 btl
Chenin Blanc –Stellenbosch, SA.
Un-oaked. Unpretentious. Undeniably unbelievable.
2012 Alice May ’Pathfinder
10.5 gls/51 btl
Sauv. Blanc – Sta. Ynez, USA.
Produced by Calgary Somm Alex Good. Poached pear, honey, clover & lemon curd.
2011 Max Ferdinand Richter
Riesling –Mosel, GER.
10.5 gls/50 btl
Eating a tropical fruit salad in the sunshine on a beach. Sans the sand in your everywhere.
2013 Basserman-Jordan
11 gls/52 btl
Pinot Blanc - Pfalz, GER.
Notes of peach, grapefruit and spices. Like Pinot Grigio going 150km/hour in a convertible Audi!
2013 Tawse ‘Sketches’ Chardonnay –Niagara Peninsula, ONT.
11.5 gls/54 btl
Wonderful fruit golden apple, bosc pear, meyer lemon curd. Cleansing, crisp and refreshing acidity.
Red Wine
2009 K-Lys Malbec Cahors, FR.
11 gls/54 btl
This is what Malbec should be. Like John Wayne with a French accent. Dusty overalls and a beret.
2012 Eberle
Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, USA.
14 gls/135 (1.5 L)btl
A great wine from a great year. Ripe and generous with plenty of structure. Goes well with red meat...
2012 Pinyolet
11.5 gls/55btl
Grenache – Montsant, SP.
Eating fresh, overripe strawberries on a dusty trail in the summer sun while drinking a mocha.
2012 Foris
Pinot Noir Rogue Valley, USA.
12.5 gls/60 btl
Why does Oregon make Pinot? Because they are really good at it. Exhibit A: This wine.
2010 Serradenari Nebbiolo – Langhe, IT.
12 gls/57 btl
Riding a horse through a field of thyme eating fresh picked raspberries and red currants. Mmmmmm!
Sparkling Wines
2008 Domaine Rolet Cremant du Jura - Jura, FR.
54/ btl
This chardonnay blend is a real ripper! Floral & aromatic with vanilla, toast and a lemony finish.
Dumangin Brut (375ml) Champagne– Chigny-les-Roses, FR.
58/btl
Fresh, fruity and floral on the nose. Toasted biscuits and grapefruit juice on the palette.
n/v Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir/Meunier –Sonoma, USA.
70/btl
Delicate salmon/pink colour. Dark cherry, blackberry & strawberry. Creamy mousse texture.
n/v De Venoge ‘Cordon Bleu’ - Champagne- Empernay, FR.
109/btl
Fresh, fruity and floral on the nose. Toast, biscuits and grapefruit juice on the palette.
2004 Dumangin - Champagne– Chigny-les-Roses, FR.
119/btl
Toasted brioche with buttered yellow apples
Rosé Wines
2013 Mas Neuf ‘ Rhone Paradox’
Cinsault Blend Rhone, FR.
45/btl
Refreshing Mediterranean summer breeze, fresh and juicy fruit
2013 Birichino Vin Gris
50/btl
Lodi, USA.
Soft, subtle and charming. Like sipping away all of life’s worries.
2013 Nichol Pinot Gris Naramata, BC.
58/btl
Strawberries warming in the sun on a beautiful July afternoon.
White Wines
2012 C. Faliesi ‘Arbosto’
Coda del Volpe - Campania, IT.
39/btl
Warm golden apple pie. Baking spices and crushed apples. Like grigio but more. Simply delicious.
2013 McManis
Viognier - River Junction, USA.
41/btl
Ripe tropical fruit, citrus, melon, tangerine with juicy acidity, and a lemon/lime finish.
2012 Joie Farm ’Noble Blend’
Germanic Blend - Okanagan Falls, BC.
56/btl
Fresh and aromatic with notes of roses, lychee, clove and nutmeg.
2011 Goisot
Sauvignon Blanc -St Bris, FR.
59/btl
Sauvignon blanc from the famous Chablis region. Bright green fruits, lemon curd, chalky minerality.
2012 Kooyong ‘Clonale’ Chardonnay-Mornington Peninsula, AU.
66/btl
White peach, mandarin, figs, hazelnuts, ground almonds, oatmeal, apple and brioche.
2010 Miner Vineyards
Chardonnay- Napa Valley, USA.
A restrained Napa chard. A butterfly kiss of oak compliments ripe pineapple and Bosc pears.
83/btl
Red Wines
2012 Albet i Noya ’Lignum’
Blend– Portugal.
45/ btl
Cabernet gives body. Merlot gives fruit. Syrah gives spice. Grenache gives alcohol. (I like grenache!)
2013 Gougenheim
Merlot- Mendoza, AR.
45/ btl
Black cherry, plum and wild herbs. Wonderful oak aromas of sandalwood & tobacco.
2012 A Portela
56/btl
Mencia - Valdeorras, SP.
An un-oaked classic from North-Eastern Spain. Candied black fruits, pepper & violets. Pinot-esque.
2010 Longview ’Yakka’ Shiraz– Adelaide Hills, AU.
59/btl
Jammy black currant and bramble gittin’ smushed with espresso beans, white pepper and dried thyme.
2012 Lock & Worth
60/btl
Merlot - Naramata, BC.
Unfined. Unfiltered. A lighter style merlot that is sure to change your opinion of the grape #winner
2011 Clos de la Roilette
62/btl
Gamay- Fleurie ,FR.
Cru Beaujolais at its finest.
2012 Alpha Crucis ‘Titan’
63/btl
Cabernet Sauvignon - Chalk Hill, AU.
Deep purple & violet hues give rise to aromas of cassis, blackberry and cedar.
2012 Venta Las Vacas
68/btl
Tempranillo - Ribera del Duero, SP.
Intense dark fruits added to dried dill, coconut and vanilla. An approachable intro to tempranillo
2011 Bezana
77/ btl
GSM - Cachapoal, CH.
Fresh, silky, floral are often used to describe this award winning GSM. Lots of freshness & excitement.
2008 Fuentes ‘Finca el Puig’
77/ btl
Grenache Blend - Priorat, SP.
Opaque and rich. Full of fresh & dried fruits, spices and oak notes. Wonderfully complex.
2011 Domaine Arlaud ‘OKA’ Pinot Noir– Bourgogne FR.
80/ btl
Biodynamic family winery. Raspberries and red roses, white lilies & sweet warmed blueberries
2010 Corvus
Syrah/Petite Syrah– Walla Walla, USA.
81/ btl
Drinking coffee by a roaring campfire while eating blackberries smothered in chocolate ganache
2011 Roco
Pinot Noir- Willamette Valley, USA.
91/ btl
Bright red fruits & a kiss of oak makes for a wonderfully balanced new world pinot.
2007 Camaraderie Elegance
Merlot Blend – Yakima, USA.
91/ btl
Blackberry jam & fleshy plums with tobacco & leather. Soft, supple and inviting...like Oprah’s couch.
2009 Reynolds Family Winery
Cab Sauv - Napa Valley, USA.
Sylvester Stallone’s favorite wine in the world...probably
92/ btl
feature cocktails— ‘MADness’
Madhatter {ironworks dark rum, koloa coconut rum, pineapple vinegar, orgeat syrup}
Mad Max {curious oaked gin, krauter EXR liqueur, earl grey, bitterman’s orange}
Mad Scientist {ironworks apple brandy, dom benedictine, tio pepe sherry, hot monkey vodka}
Mad Dobranski {robbie burns unpeated scotch, orange juice, cocchi amaro}
Bartender’s choice - tell us what you like and we’ll have a go - Market Price $$
scotch malt whisky society
12.5
12
10.5
10
market
$
1oz
Founded in Edinburgh in 1983 by a group of passionate whisky enthusiasts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society was about people
who believed strongly in the great product produced in their backyards. The tenets of the society were simple; only single casks
are bottled & no water or colouring can be added. Today, this members-only club represents 132 distilleries and can now be
found in over 19 countries spanning the globe. Brasserie Kensington represents one of twenty two bars around the world,
where members and non-members alike, can enjoy these exceptional and rare whiskies.
If you would like more information, please ask your server or visit www.SMWS.ca
G8.3 Surprise Me...
toffee popcorn, juicy apples, dusty, sweet & sour
1.176 Zesty Ginger-Lime Cooler
saplings, stone fruit, rose water, lime, mint
2.87 Satisfying as a butcher’s blade
a rare find indeed. antique bookshop, stewed apple
4.181 A muscle man from Orkney
coconut syrup, marmalade, pork buns, coffee liqueur
9.69 Turkish Delight and fragrant Thai Rice
kiwi, almond, Turkish Delight, roses, jasmine
9.73 Frighteningly easy to drink
mints, afternoon tea, dark chocolate, dates, lemon
27.105 Too cool for school
Ginger nuts, creamy latte, mint, old leather books
29.115 Candy floss in a fairground
peanut M&M’s, raisins, tobacco, black pudding
16.5 29.135 Fisherman’s Friend Aniseed Lozenges
23yr 59% beach bonfire, seaweed, langoustines, brown sugar
14
13
17yr 61%
35.111 A chalet girl’s dram
13
16yr 56% alpine cabin crackling fire. jelly & ginger snaps
12yr 59%
21
21yr 52% flinty, honey yoghurt ice cream & sour cream
15.5 48.39 Red licorice shoelaces
16yr 54% fresh apricot, golden syrup, Rice Krispie treats, ginger
14
17yr 57%
14
21yr 51%
10.5
10yr57%
19
72.31 Something old, something new
* 30th Anniversary Bottling*
30yr48%
13
73.63 Vanilla spice latte
16yr 57% burnt sticks, honey glazed ham, barley sugars, embers
12.5 77.35 Fresh, vibrant and attractive
13yr 54% sunny summer meadows, citrus, bourbon & vanilla
17
16
36.62 The Italian Job
11yr 60%
12.5
11yr 58%
34
132.5 Sweet and darkly beguiling
22yr 56% tarry tobacco, garibaldis, orange peel , balsamic
14yr 58%
other types of things to drink… (2oz)
Cocchi Americano/Red/Rose Vermouth
a delicious aperitif from Barolo, Italy
Chateau Montifaud Cognac (1oz)
7
2009 Vecchioflorio Marsala
oxidative notes of honey, walnuts, toffee
7
ask server for current selection
5
Big Mountain Coffee
8
a medium coffee - roasted in Calgary
4
Naked Leaf Tea
2006 Doisy Vedrines Sauternes
full body, medium sweet, ripe peach & honey
8
Grizzly Paw Soda
Quinta da Infantado - Ruby Port
bright, orange rind, cassis, jammy raspberry
apple pie, baking spices, dessert pears, caramel
15/85
always something new from our friends across the
street. Ask your server for current selection
4
draught beer 16oz glass
Last Best Brewing (calgary) ‘Dirty Bird’ Black Lager (6%)
Last Best Brewing (calgary) IPA (6%)
MRCA & Big Rock Brewing ‘After Hours’ (calgary) Pilsner (5%)
Lagunitas (california) Little Sumpin Extra 12oz (10%)
William (ontario) Dry Cider (5.2%)
Rotating Draft Tap (from somewhere) ask yer server what’s up, they’ll tell you
7.5
7.5
7
7.5
9
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bottled beer
lighter brews
Pilsner Urquell (czech republic) pilsner (341ml 4.4%)
6.5
Muskoka ‘Twice as Mad’ (bracebridge) double ipa (341ml 6.4%)
7.5
Alhambra Reserva 1925 (spain) imperial pilsner (341ml 6.4%)
7.75
Deschutes ‘Mirror Pond’(bend) pale ale (341ml 4.8%)
7
Phillips ‘Bottle Rocket’ (vancouver) isa (341ml 4.5%)
6
Grolsch (netherlands) lager (473ml 5%)
8
ambers & darker beers
Lagunitas ‘Censored’(petaluma) american amber ale (341ml 6.8%)
7.75
Schmaltz Brewing He’Brew (brooklyn) brown ale (341ml 6.5%)
7
La Vache Folle (baie-st.-paul) extra special bitter (500ml 6%)
15
Stone Brewing (california) coffee milk stout (341ml 4.2%)
8.5
Mill Street Brewing (toronto) coffee porter (341ml 5%)
7
Innis & Gunn Original (scotland) barrel aged lager (330ml 6.6%)
7.5
New Belgium ‘Fat Tire’(colorado) amber ale (355ml 5.2%)
7
Dieu du Ciel ’Aphrodisiaque’ (montreal) american stout (341ml 6.5%)
7.5
St-Ambroise (montreal) russian imperial stout (341ml 9.2%)
10
wheat beers, flavoured treats & cider
Hacker Pschorr (germany) hefeweizen (500ml 5.5%)
9.5
Erdinger (germany) dunkel (500ml 5%)
9
Stiegl (austria) grapefruit radler(500ml 2.5%)
7
William Dry (barrie) apple cider (500ml 5%)
8
Angry Orchard (ohio) apple cider (355ml 5%)
7.5
Wild Rose (calgary) velvet fog wheat ale (341ml 4.5%)
7
Widmer Brothers ’Omission’ (oregon) gluten free pale ale (341ml 5.8%)
7.5
Estrella Daura Damm (spain) gluten free lager (341ml 5.4%)
7.5
the ‘Belgians’
Rodenbach (belgium) flanders red ale (330ml 6.5%)
10.5
Chimay ’Blue Cap’ (belgium) strong dark ale (330ml 9%)
11.5
Mikkeller (belgium) saison (330ml 6.5%)
12
Ommegang Brewing ’Rare VOS’ (new york, ny) belgian pale ale (341ml 6.5%)
12
Dupont ‘Biere du Miel’ (belgium) honey ale (250ml 8%)
7
St. Bernardus Abt 12 (belgium) quadrupel (330ml 10.5%)
15