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ABC's of YYC (Week 15: O)

ONE18EMPIRE

820 Centre St South

There's a new whisky bar in town and we were both very excited to give it a try.  Centrally located in the downtown Marriot hotel, this made it a great place to grab a drink after work.  The menu is also quite appetizing which is a plus.  

 

Stuffed Calamari- stuffed with sausage

Mmmmm so good!  The lovely calamari with a delightful sausage mixture stuffed inside.  Both of the components were seasoned very well and provided a great balance of flavours.  There was also a nice hint of heat to the dish which made it very enjoyable.  The sauce was nice and light, paired with the garnish of salad provided a refreshing hit of acidity.  This was definitely one of our favourite appetizers... ever.

Spicy Brussels Sprouts

The bacon and fried onions really enhanced the brussels sprouts.  Everything was seasoned and cooked well.  There was a great texture from the crispy bacon and onions.

Cedar Plank Salmon

The salmon came out perfectly!  There was a great sear on the outside and yet it was still rare in the middle.  It was lightly seasoned with a mild sweetness from the bourbon glaze.  The dish was oh so very tasty with a garden of crunchy broccoli and cauliflower.

Grilled Lamb Leg

There was great flavour from each bite.  John really enjoyed the lamb with its' crispy skin.  The jus was decent but we both felt that it tasted a bit burnt.  We actually preferred the lamb without the jus which was great since they served it separately in a mini crockpot bowl.  The potato was a bit too cheesy for our tastes but was easily remedied by taking off the top layer... which I finished off later on anyway.  The salad was a nice addition to the dish but it seemed a bit over seasoned and drenched with dressing.

SWMS Flight- Scotch Whisky Malt Society 

Three little tastes of wonder, each with a distinct flavour profile.  

The food was delightful and their selection of whisky was impressive.  Our favourite dish of the night was definitely the Stuffed Calamari. We both thought it was a pleasant experience and would love to come back and work through their extensive whisky list. 

Enjoy!