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| - Q Haute is my favorite restaurant in Calgary. Every dining experience I have had here has been nothing short of excellent (and I have dined here over 11 times for both dinner and lunch).
First off, Q Haute is in a beautiful part of the city, just south of the Elbow River, in the NW section of downtown Calgary. In the summer, the Elbow River area is blooming with beautiful flowers and the river is dazzling. In the winter, the area is a scene out of Narnia, with the river frozen over and the trees iced with snow. The well-appointed decor in Q Haute is contemporary in styling with white being a predominant color in the furnishings. Q Haute has at least three large, separate dining "rooms", suited for special events or a feeling of dining in an estate home.
The service staff are eager to please, pleasant, and passionate about their work. I have received a tour of the pristine, high-tech kitchen on a couple of occasions during which time I have received short lessons on the techniques employed by the cooking staff and am convinced that the team is a very skilled, talented bunch of cooks.
Order a la carte or a whole set of food from the tasting menu. You will not be disappointed. The food is imaginative but grounded, whimsical yet accessible by all types of the people of various culinary tastes. Every friend and corporate guest I have taken there have fully enjoyed dining at Q Haute.
I truly believe Q Haute is a gem in the city and is underrated. I am always looking for the next opportunity and next excuse to eat at Q Haute.
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