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Burger: Filet Mignon Montreal Hambourgeois ($15). A sesame seed bun with horseradish ketchup encasing a prime-cut beef patty seasoned with “Montreal spice” and topped with melted Emmenthal cheese, diced red onions, crisp lettuce, tomato and a garlic-mayo spread.
Sides: Mixed green salad or home cut fries. For $5 you can upgrade to real-deal poutine, complete with curds and authentic Québécois gravy. I did.
Atmosphere: A converted house, with art for sale on the upper level. We dined on the covered outdoor patio.
Menu: Laurier has an assortment of French-influenced tapas, appetizers, salads (both as appetizers and main courses) and mains. But where it really shows its colours is by offering three kinds of poutine and fondue platters for two. Beef, seafood, cheese and chocolate options range from $22 to $110.
Decision: This burger was sophisticated without being pretentious. There were a fair number of components, but nothing stole the show, resulting in a well-balanced product. I enjoyed it and would recommend it without hesitation, despite the price tag. My only suggestion would be a slightly less dense bun, but it certainly wasn’t a deal breaker.
Next up: Earls, for the bigger, better half-pound burger — several locations in Calgary.
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