This is a wonderful modern restaurant showing off the great tastes of Alberta. Not something a student would go to on a daily basis, but certainly a wonderful place to drop into for a birthday celebration!
The wine list is pretty extensive and our service while slow, was incredibly courteous. I think a part of the slow service is so that we can enjoy our time there, the ambiance and the great smells.
Portions are of course quite small, and I am sure many people will complain that it is too expensive. But that's the point! It's an upscale restaurant with a great Head Chef (pretty famous too now!) and it is meant to be a pricey but unique dining experience.
I say the 'taste' of Alberta, because this place is all about the great meat. We had the very popular bone marrow, duck fat poutine, as well as pork belly and pork croquettes! We loved the food, loved the restaurant and I was constantly distracted by the wonderful kitchen that was very well run and very exciting to watch!
By the way... The food is quite salty. After all the mainstay IS cured meat.. Still excellent!