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| - If I have to sum this place up in one sentence: NOtaBLE lives up to the hype.
Rolling in for a late lunch around 2, my mother and I were pleasantly greeted and promptly seated.
Our server was a total pro, filling us in on the specials within minutes as well as our drink choices.
We settled on 2 Wild Rose Cherry Porters (my fav WR beer) and a carafe of sparking water.
NOtaBLE filters their own water, and then you have the option of still or sparkling and the $1 goes to charity.
We both had the spinach salad to start, and I have to say, it has forever changed my opinion. Even after the salad was done, I kept craving more of the vinaigrette and pickled onions.
Our mains were even better, the server recommended the feature burger (which changes monthly) and boy, was she ever right.
The bison/beef patty was succulent, the homemade bun soft and warm, the toppings crisp but the absolute best part was the grainy mustard and mayo sauce on the burger.
For $16 it's quite simply the best fine dining burger I've ever had. And at the best price too.
The fries with sea salt were also perfectly crispy.
Ending the meal with a french press of coffee (no espressos available) and the Stilton cheesecake, we were in heaven.
I feel I should also mention the server's attire: they all wear the same shirt and jeans or slacks.
While some might find this inappropriate, I love it. I'm so sick with the "little black dress" so common in Calgary restaurants. It does not compensate for server's lack of ability. I prefer intelligent, informed answers about the food and wine list. Not cleavage and a giggle.
The only downside to NOtaBLE is that, even though it's on Montgomery (and if you know anyone ignorant enough to refuse an invitation because of the "sketchy" neighbourhood, take someone more deserving) is that it's busy all the time. I couldn't even get in the next week for dinner.
But, after a meal like that, I'm going to keep trying.
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