My wife is from Calgary and luckily I ended up at this restaurant during our visit there. I'm American and never had heard of or tasted poutine (did I spell that right?). The dish at Briggs was amazing. The other poutine I have had since shrinks in comparison. We also tried several other dishes and sandwiches.
The vibe here is perfect. The bar is really well presented. The noise level and decor really makes you feel like you're downtown.
Bottom line is that I can't wait to go to Calgary and eat here again.