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| - The Laurier Lounge can be easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Hidden in behind Safeway, the old Stanley House (where George Stanley-from whom the design for the Canadian flag originated-grew up) is now home to a restaurant with a French accent and the Warren Buffett burger.
Having heard many great things over the years about a burger at the Laurier Lounge, this was my chance to finally try one. The lounge remains on the first floor, but up on the second floor, the original rooms of the house divvy up the space. Tables and chairs are arranged rather cozily. It's crowded on a busy day, but today, we had a room to ourselves.
Our server was friendly and attentive. Our food made fresh and without delay. I chose a side of soup with my burger. It was split pea and ham. "It looks kind of gross because of the colour, but it tastes really good!" the server promised as she took my order.
After a few bites, I understood why friends had been talking about the burger at the Laurier Lounge for so long. I savoured the last few bites and sat back, satisfied. I don't dare yet declare this the best burger I've had in Calgary, as I have many burgers left to try... but I do say, it's currently the front runner.
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