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malcolmk14 · 02-15-2012, 03:00 PM

Beet, cheese, arugula salad is awesome - definitely my favourite appetizer. The beets are gigantic and fresh, the goat cheese is creamy and mild, and the arugula is fresh and peppery. They put arugula on everything at Charcut, so if you don't like it make sure to let your server know.

The "cheese fondue" pot you saw was likely the Quebec Raclette cheese, I've had it twice and it's pretty delicious, it's served with warm fluffy pan bread. It's not really a fondue, though. It's just cheese melted in a warm cast-iron pan that you can spread nicely on the accompanying bread.

A friend at the table had the bone marrow last time I was there, but I was on the opposite end and didn't try it. You can also get marrow on brioche as a side with your main sometimes, depending on the iteration of the menu you get tonight. Good opportunity to try it in a small dose and decide if it's something you'd like to order next time.

The Pig's Head Mortadella stuffed with pistachios and truffles is delicious, served with a nice grainy mustard.

As far as mains go, my favourite is the Spring Creek Prime Rib, it's served with creamy horseradish and, yep, you guessed it, arugula.

Butcher steak is usually good depending on the cut, I liked the sirloin and wasn't a huge fan of the skirt.

The chicken is fantastic, I usually don't order chicken at restaurants but this is moist and the skin is cooked perfectly. Really fantastic.

Was not a fan of the lamb leg on shelling beans that I tried, and usually I loooooove lamb.

I don't particularly like poutine but my girlfriend swears that Charcut's is the best thing she's ever eaten. I've tried it and it's rich and flavourful but I'd prefer to spend my stomach space somewhere else.

The Broccolini is hit or miss, brussels sprouts are quite good.

As far as dessert goes, the Valhrona chocolate semifreddo is delicious if they have it on the menu - they didn't a couple of weeks ago.

The chocolate pudding is the best pudding I've ever had, and the peach cheesecake in a jar is pretty good as well.

If you're not a wine drinker they have a great beer selection, and if you're not an alcohol drinker in general they have a few types of Grizzly Paw sodas from Canmore that make a good complement to the meal.

Enjoy!

02-15-2012, 03:00 PM	#204
malcolmk14 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Exp:	Beet, cheese, arugula salad is awesome - definitely my favourite appetizer. The beets are gigantic and fresh, the goat cheese is creamy and mild, and the arugula is fresh and peppery. They put arugula on everything at Charcut, so if you don't like it make sure to let your server know. The "cheese fondue" pot you saw was likely the Quebec Raclette cheese, I've had it twice and it's pretty delicious, it's served with warm fluffy pan bread. It's not really a fondue, though. It's just cheese melted in a warm cast-iron pan that you can spread nicely on the accompanying bread. A friend at the table had the bone marrow last time I was there, but I was on the opposite end and didn't try it. You can also get marrow on brioche as a side with your main sometimes, depending on the iteration of the menu you get tonight. Good opportunity to try it in a small dose and decide if it's something you'd like to order next time. The Pig's Head Mortadella stuffed with pistachios and truffles is delicious, served with a nice grainy mustard. As far as mains go, my favourite is the Spring Creek Prime Rib, it's served with creamy horseradish and, yep, you guessed it, arugula. Butcher steak is usually good depending on the cut, I liked the sirloin and wasn't a huge fan of the skirt. The chicken is fantastic, I usually don't order chicken at restaurants but this is moist and the skin is cooked perfectly. Really fantastic. Was not a fan of the lamb leg on shelling beans that I tried, and usually I loooooove lamb. I don't particularly like poutine but my girlfriend swears that Charcut's is the best thing she's ever eaten. I've tried it and it's rich and flavourful but I'd prefer to spend my stomach space somewhere else. The Broccolini is hit or miss, brussels sprouts are quite good. As far as dessert goes, the Valhrona chocolate semifreddo is delicious if they have it on the menu - they didn't a couple of weeks ago. The chocolate pudding is the best pudding I've ever had, and the peach cheesecake in a jar is pretty good as well. If you're not a wine drinker they have a great beer selection, and if you're not an alcohol drinker in general they have a few types of Grizzly Paw sodas from Canmore that make a good complement to the meal. Enjoy! Last edited by malcolmk14; 02-15-2012 at 03:10 PM.