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| - After visiting the Glenbow and walking most of Stephens Street, which seemed like one long high-prices sports bar, I yelped Workshop kitchen just around the corner. We had just had two days of the Stampede's mostly dubious food fare and I was ready for something more quality that didn't alienate my partner. Turns out the Workshop was it. In order to avoid making individual dish decisions, we went with the 3 course meal choice and I had a glass of wine. This was not the $$ option indicated on yelp, I warn you. It was on the pricey side. However, between our server's Jennifer's astute and attentive service and the outstanding fare, this small/plate/taster's menu-style restaurant in a historic theater building was just what I needed after the previous two days of maximum yeehaw. It was a slow night and Jennifer lavished her attentions on with friendly and informative service the entire time. I cannot begin to describe the selections, chosen and created for us (with preference information-for example my partner does not like certain things and therefore our dishes avoided those), but it was a series of lovely to behold and delicious to eat creations that really made my evening, along with a nice red that complimented the meal. I do love this kind of place, a spare combination of exposed original brick, minor theatrical set dressing (block and falls, hemp house rope, etc), the entry way with partially deconstructed original ornate plaster ceiling with exposed refurbishment holes. To top it off, because it really was a slow evening for them, we got a little tour of the theater and "lobby"/green room areas with a little history taboot. Really charming for a couple of old stage hands like us. It is a block off the CT train's Center Street station (a rock's throw from the Glenbow museum), so access could not be easier for those unfamiliar with the area relying on public transport.
Thank you, Jennifer and Workshop for making our visit really special, and a slice of accessible and friendly culinary excellence in Calgary.
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