Likes:
-presentation of every dish was thoughtful
-attentive wait staff. Knowledgable, friendly and not overbearing
-ambiance, chalk artwork, the squid plates
-wings. They must take forever to brine and cook to perfection like this. 24h? The home made hot sauce is flavourful and not too hot. I want the recipe.
Dislikes:
-2 of the sodas we ordered (cola and lemon lime) weren't to our liking but that can be chalked up to personal taste.
-the oysters were not on point and should have been left off completely.
-Flavors lacking on the braised beef (my main). The sides were ok but the beef itself was not recommendable. This shouldn't happen in Calgary.
-for the beet cheesecake it was hard to isolate the ingredients being used. it tasted like a regular cheesecake from a grocery store. The beet chips were a nice touch but not a saving grace.
After reading the menu and seeing what they are going for, I was really excited to try most of the appetizers. I'm glad we gave it a shot and it was a good birthday experience with the family, but I don't think I'll be returning to eat, because I personally didn't like the flavours I experienced. I really wanted to like it but if the wings were the taste highlight for me something is amiss.