Charcut's Connie DeSousa was featured on Top Chef Canada!
Red Tea Pot - I actually want this for my new house =)
Chef Connie came over with appetizers on the house! She was super friendly and too shy to take a picture on her own, so she took one with Johanne & I.
Photo Credit: NM
Compliments of the Chef - Pig Head Mortadella (Hand-Mixed Pork, studded with Pistachios and Truffles), Brassica Mustard, Warm Quebec Raclette Cheese & Cast Iron Baked Pan Bread. We never would have guessed the Mortadella was cooked inside a Pig's head (see picture below) because it was delicious!
Romaine Lettuce, Sour Cream, Mint & Walla Walla Onions
Spring Creek Butcher Steak - Chimichurri, Argula and Fried Matchstick Potatoes (reminded me of Hickory Sticks). The steak was super tender, just how I like it.
Slow Roasted Heritage Chicken - Pickled Fennel, Apple Salad & Crisp Bacon
Duck Fat Fried Poutine - Cheese Curds and Truffle Gravy
This is the reason why I wanted to try Charcut and it was definitely worth the hype! The girls were skeptic to try this dish because of the "Duck Fat" but everyone ended up liking it. I loved the smell of the truffle gravy!
So excited to eat!
More side dishes on the house, courtesy of Chef Connie! She seriously spoiled us the entire night =)
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Grilled Broccolini
Grits topped with a Quail Egg
The Pigs' Heads - don't let these pigs intimidate you, the food was delicious!
The Kitchen
The Crème de la Crème - Crème Brûlée with Honey and Pears!
If you love trying new restaurants, I would HIGHLY recommend trying Charcut in downtown Calgary (connected to the brand new Hôtel Le Germain). The food was amazing and the staff were super friendly. Thank you to Chef Connie for a wonderful evening! Try the Duck Fat Poutine, you won't be disappointed.
