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Homestretch Brunch Club: Quiche and Parmentier at Parc Caf

This summer the Homestretch is doing brunch. Mission's Suzette Bistro specializes in cuisine inspired by the North of France, using local and seasonal ingredients.

The best of breakfast and lunch in one delicious meal

Parc Caf's quiche is made with double smoked bacon and gruyere cheese. (Jen Li/@eatrundesign)

This summer the Homestretch is doing brunch.On alternating Thursdays throughout July and August,Calgary bloggers Jen Liand Bonnie Huang will join Doug Dirks with a report on Cowtown's brunch scene.

The Parmentier is Parc's take on shepherd's pie with wild boar, lamb, wild mushrooms, pomme puree and asparagus. (Jen Li/@eatrundesign)

Week 4: Parc Caf and Brasserie

81816th Ave.S.W.

Parc Caf and Brasserie is located at 818 16th Ave. S.W. in Calgary. (Jen Li/@eatrundesign)

The ParcCafand Brasserie offers a taste of France in the heart of lowerMount Royal.

Jen Li says she's been toParc many times for dinner, but never for brunch until now. Their patio is ideal for sunny summer days.

If you're looking for something sweet to round-out your meal, try Parc's blueberry lemon brioche or a few of the delectable baked-to-order madeleines. (Jen Li/@eatrundesign)

Parc's menu offers multiple courses including aperitifs,hors d'oeuvres,soups and salads along withmore substantial brunch fare.

Some of the standard brunch mains includemultiple variations ofeggs benedict, french toast (of course!), quicheand croque madame.

Formore adventurouseaters, there'sseared steelhead trout,parmentier (France's take on shepherds' pie) andThe ParcBurger, to which you can adddouble smoked bacon,wild mushrooms,comte cheese andevenfoie gras.

Parc does take reservations over the phone or online.For brunch groups of eight people or more, Parc adds a gratuity of 18 per centand offers only one bill.

Listen to Jen'sfull report here:

Our summer brunch series takes us to the Parc Cafe and Brasserie in Lower Mount Royal.

Read Jen's full review and see more of her photos on her blog at Chocolate and Ginger.