. "5"^^ . . "5"^^ . "2011-07-13T00:00:00"^^ . "6"^^ . "We went for my friend's bday. My friend had never even watched Top Chef. She was pleasantly surprised and couldn't stop talking about it. I was confident that it would be as good as it gets, and I was not disappointed. :) \n\nWine selection-\nas high end as any 5 star I've visited. For summer, get the Joie Rose. A nice, dry rose that is chilled like a white but has abundant flavours like a red.\n\nTo share:\n\n1. Charcuterie board-unbelieveable. Pig's head and cheese to die for. (Yes, you get over the fact that it's pig's head after just one taste). Maybe it's the Polish in me? :) \n2. Pickled Tuna w. Arugula-our only veggie. Uh-oh, but veggies were not our focus tonight! Tasty dressing. Tuna ok. Cute presentation, like every dish served! \n3. Croquettes-yummy. Onion rings-delicious!\n4. Duck poutine- the table fave and I never do duck!\n5. Sausage-best I've tasted; not fatty at all. \n\nReally wished that I could have ordered a full meal, but the three of us were almost full. In short, we picked every \"Top Chef selection.\" \n\nBy this time, we were full but we did a dessert trio. This was almost as wonderful as the rest of the meal. I loved all but the cheesecake, but only because it wasn't as sweet as I'd have liked. It's a personal preference, really. \n\nMy friend ordered a latte that came out before the dessert, but our pleasant waiter was more than happy to bring out a new one to replace the one that had become suddenly cold. \n\nMy mouth is still watering over the chocolate chip cookies. \n\nOverall, service and Connie a definitive five star. She is even nicer and prettier in person. (Not that it matters, but just an fyi.)\n\nWorthy of a 25% tip. The entire bill was no more than $162. I'd return to Calgary in a flash--not for the royals, not for the stampede, but for Charcut!!!!"^^ . "3"^^ . .