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| - Enjoyed a wonderful meal here and was pleased to be able to dine at a high-quality set-menu establishment in Calgary. In a nutshell:
1- The food was excellent. One (of the five) dishes was unpleasantly salty, and another could have used a bit of citrus to balance the dish, but otherwise it was spot on. Definitely a cut above most Calgary establishments.
2- They dealt with my allergies seamlessly (I did call ahead to discuss). This is a rarity in Calgary and will have me coming back. I cannot say enough about how comfortable this made me feel
3- The plating was absolutely beautiful.
4- I agree with others that the overall meal leaves you full, not stuffed. I left pleasantly full, but as a small-ish woman, I wonder if others would feel the same. I wonder if Anew could adopt the practices of 'the Reluctant Chef' in St. John's, Newfoundland, where they ask prior to serving the fifth course if anyone is still hungry...if you say yes, they insert additional courses prior to desert until all appetites are satiated. A brilliant way to address differing appetites while maintaining the set menu model.
5- the wine pairings were good, but pours were quite small...it looked like about 2 ounce pours. However, the presentation and explanation of the wines was lovely. It would be nice to see more generous pours for the pairing option.
Overall, a lovely dining experience!
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