You know you're not in Kansas anymore when you read a menu that promotes buying a round for the kitchen crew and has a sharing dish worth $68 called the "Fat Ass Platter". The Palomino, which is located only steps from the Calgary Tower has attitude and pub fare far different from its food-serving counterparts located on Stephen Ave walk. The Palomino's deep south attitude and rustic decor was the perfect setting for a little variety in our mac 'n' cheese tour.
Shelley and I devoured The Palomino's "Macaroni n Cheese'"- White cheddar, Canadian cheddar and bleu cheese dish for $13 while being serenaded by Neil Young, Johnny Cash and Co. Our server voluntarily admitted to eating their "kick ass mac 'n' cheese" up to three times a week, a woman after our own heart. The Palomino's mac definitely delivered in terms of authenticity, cheesiness and flavor; the bleu cheese adding quite a unique, yet subtle flair. We rated its presentation on the low end of the scale, although we will always remember it for the side ramiken of ketchup it came with and kitschy red and white picnic-patterned paper backdrop. We enjoyed the cavatappi pasta that they use and will be sure to add chicken or pulled pork for only $4 extra next time we are in the mood for a night at the saloon. Yeehaw!
The Palomino
- Authenticity 4/5
- Flavor 4/5
- Cheesiness 4/5
- Baked Topping 2/5
- Creativity 3/5
- Presentation 2/5
- Total = 23/30
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