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| - Olives is a corner location with huge ceiling to floor windows, decadent dripping chandelier lighting, loungey feel and of course amazing service and food.
There exists a more formal area for eating and then a nice casual bar area that is so chic. You want to feel like you are in NYC while being here in Calgary then this is the place to visit. Oh and make sure you visit the bathroom at least once, the chrome and darker hued mini tiles and bamboo accents are to die for.
After losing 35 dollars worth of nickels at slots, my honey and I ventured here to take our jackets off and reflect on our losings. Experiencing 5 star cuisines soon melted the memory of losing that many nickels away. The mood was nice last night, festive, full and oh so comfortable, our waiter was both charming and a little goofy, he made us feel very much at ease.
I had an amazing large bowl of Mussels with cured Italian Sausage in a wild cherry tomato concoction that stewed in a delicious white wine; it was delectable. My honey ploughed into a Truffle Parsnip Ravioli with the sweetest light crème sauce stuffed with delicious wild mushrooms.
We crescendo the evening with a delicious Maple Pumpkin and Curry Squash Pie and all this came to $50. I couldn't believe it, 5 stars dining for two for under $100 unheard off. We loved it so much we will take a good friend there next weekend for a meal, if you are around, say hi to me.
Other desert temptations you definitely need to try: Espresso Chocolate Mouse tart, Tiramisu Buttermilk Panacota, and the Roasted Pear and Red Chestnut Honey Napoleon.
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