Model Milk

Had an excellent visit to Model Milk this week. I was dining alone as I was in a work trip, and often this means I am mostly ignored. Not at Model Milk! Kate was fantastic ( as was every other server who stopped by to fill my water and check in on me ), even through the restaurant was packed. My radicchio and endive salad with black garlic and sherry vinaigrette was spectacular, as was my hand rolled pumpkin cavatelli with smoked ham hock, sage and buttermilk. Fantastic experience and can’t wait to go back!

This was our first time eating here and we are very impressed. Out server Jamie was the best!! She was very attentive and polite. She made great suggestions, replaced our plates, and wipe the table in between course. Her attention was top notch. Between appy, main and desert, timing was perfect. They were busy but we did not feel rushed at all. The FOOD: we got 5 appies. First: oyster. Let me tell you, we came from BC where seafood is fresh. But this oyster was so so SO good. They have their home-made sauce which was so so good! Second appy was the carrot - we don’t even know carrots can taste this good! Vegans out there, this is your dish! The third appy: brioche buns with special butter. This homemade bun has rly good texture and a lil sweetness to it. Fourth: wagyu beef tartare; perfect acidity and the crunchy thing came with it compliment the texture and taste. Last appy was the calmari, which we were looking forward when browsing thru the menu from home. We only have room for one entree: bbq alberta pork with brocollini , very yummy!! Last but not least is the apple pie. Never tried apple pie with cheese but this is rly good! Especially being on Dec 31, everything was so perfect. The team work together here and they look happy working there. We return to BC so this is our last meal in AB, this was very memorable. Put a bow in our trip!

Had the calamari and brisket to share, and the apple pie. Awesome service and great chill ambiance in the restaurant. Brisket was the best we've ever had and nice accoutrements. Very savoury and nice incorporation of Ethiopian style. We shared it among 3 people and the portion was fine. Apple pie was also the best I've had. Big portion. Nice cheddar crispy flaky crust and rich in house ice cream on top.

I was so excited to try Model Milk after hearing good reviews. We shared an appetizer- the Mortadella and Cheddar Donuts which were amazing. For dinner we shared the Alberta Ribeye for two. The Ribeye for two was not worth the price in my opinion ($110). It came with a side of fries. The Ribeye was sitting on top of a sauce that tasted like grass. I would have thought it might come with some vegetables. Glad I tried but we won't be coming back.