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ABC's of YYC (Week 8: H)

Hy's Steakhouse
751 3 St SW

H week featuring Ryan!  Initially we were going to go to Himalayan, but it was full.  We decided on Hy's Steakhouse and we are very glad that we did!  John really likes the decor because of it's classiness.

Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio- with baby arugula salad and shaved grana padano

The beef was amazing and just melts in the mouth.  The cheese added a light sharpness that complemented the dish.  The arugula was so fresh and it was nice to have some veggies.  Also, there was a slight crunchiness from the rock salt that added texture and flavour.  This is one of Ryan's favourite appetizers to get, so if you ever eat with him get carpaccio!

Dungeness Crab Cake- with dill mayonnaise, housemade coleslaw

There was an abundance of crab which made it so delicious!  The sauce provided great flavour without overpowering the crab.  The coleslaw was a nice addition, but perhaps there was a bit too much dressing.  I wish there had been more crabcakes :(.

Baked Sea Bass- with white beans and tomato concasse, ancho-chili aioli

The fish was cooked perfectly and flavoured well with the slightest crisp exterior. There was a lot of aioli as you can see, but luckily it was easy to scrape off and dip accordingly.  Nevertheless, John did really enjoy the sauce as it complemented the fish very well.  The white bean concasse was a great pairing and did not overpower the star of the dish.  The cherry tomatoes added an aesthetic flare and it also provided a good burst of flavour (literally).

Roast Rack of Lamb- dijon rosemary crust

The lamb was cooked to a true rare, which was exactly what John wanted!  10 points to Gryffindor!  Great flavour and very tender. John wished he was at home so he could polish off the bones; it was just so delicious.  The potatoes and vegetables were also very good.  Overall, the dish was quite impressive and John enjoyed every component of it, vegetables and all!

Steak Neptune- New York strip topped with fresh asparagus and Dungeness crabmeat, finished with hollandaise sauce

It was cooked to a medium rare, exactly how Ryan wanted it.  Notes from Ryan:  "it was good." :).  Anywho, even though it was a medium rare, John still enjoyed it (he only orders blue rare steaks).  The sauce was great and they did not skimp on the crab, which went well with the beef.  Ryan really enjoyed his meal and that's what matters!

Look at that little cute piece of meat!  Overall, we were all quite impressed with everything we had ordered, which rarely happens.  Although Hy's is a bit pricey, we felt that it was definitely worth it.  They serve high quality ingredients and they cook their food very well.  Great Sunday night dinner to end the weekend with our awesome friend Ryan!

Enjoy!