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We started with cocktails. I don't even remember the name but it was Aperol based with blackberries - sounded good. It was nice but there was no mention of it being spicy, as in cinnamon/all spice. I would have ordered something else, had I known. But as I don't waste booze, I drank it. My friend ordered a bourbon Julius - very good!
We moved on to small plates; chantrelle mushrooms with tallegio cheese topped with an egg, served with crostini ($16). I did not enjoy this at all. All that I tasted was olive oil. It was very greasy. Our second small plate was the shrimp and grits with a fried egg ($15). The three shrimps were perfectly cooked but also, not mentioned on the menu, was the topping of prosciutto. Well maybe it was up to us to say we don't eat pork prior to ordering? Unfortunately, we had to send it back to be re-done. The overall dish was pretty underwhelming really. Very plain.Maybe that's why they add pork? It seems eggs on top of meals are all the rage as well these days. I tire of that - it already seems so 'yesterday'. But absolutely well executed and nothing wrong with anything.
After much debate we decided to share their famous chicken and waffles for two. It was delicious, moist and crispy served with a green salad. I wonder if it is sous vide? I forgot to ask. My only two complaints were that they poured syrup and gravy on the waffles, which made them soggy. And of course the $54 price tag, which I thought was outrageous for six pieces of chicken and two waffles. But never fear, apparently they have Monday night fried chicken nights for $16 you get two pieces of chicken and grits.
Dessert was a chocolate pecan pie, it was way too sweet for me but my friend enjoyed most of it.
The service started with a bang - Attentive and knowledgeable. However, as the place started to fill up, or we out wore our welcome, I'm not sure which, we saw less and less of our server. We actually had to physically reach out and get his attention on a few occasions. It made us feel like we were politely being asked to leave.
Overall, we enjoyed it and will likely be back only on special occasions, as like most restaurants on 17th avenue (or in Calgary for that matter) it was very overpriced. Definitely worth trying if budget is of no concern.
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