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Ok, I know that's a bit of a simplistic approach to a review, but at the same time, it's far too easy to get engrossed into writing a sophisticated review about Jacqueline Suzanne. It's a fine dining resto, in a century-old building filled with antiques. I've eaten there 3 times, and have never been personally disappointed in any of their offerings (well, except for the Jambalaya... but that's a tale for another day).
Let's start with my favorite dish there to start, the slow cooked Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding and real gravy (not powdered! real gravy... those of you who are fans of the british version of Kitchen Nightmares would get the joke). Tender enough to cut with my fork, savory and seasoned with something coming close to a Montreal steak spice blend, I simply cannot state how much I have enjoyed this dish, and easily is up there with some of the best steakhouse versions I have also tried in town (the Vintage, Chicago Chop and Buchanan's) and easily bests what used to be the measure for Prime Rib in Calgary, the Smuggler's Inn. Served with a nice mashed potatoes, and simple steamed carrots, it was an excellent meal of equally decent proportions.
Now as for my dinner companion who has issues with beef, lamb, venison and all things dairy, the menu was .... er... a little sparce. The chef will do his best to accomodate restrictive diets, but honestly, there won't be much. He cooks with whole butter, rich creams and the like, and celebrates the richness of flavour and tastes in all things, from his take on calamari to the wonderfully fresh and properly torched creme brulée.
Definately a place if you want to show off for your date, especial events, and a great meal on a night out with your other (whether he or she). Just remember as I said, this is a place to celebrate rich full flavours of all sorts, so for the sadly dietary restricted, you might want to grab a snack first.
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