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Gruyere and mushroom burger ($16.50) from the Outpost Pub.

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Published: March 11, 2010 12:00 a.m.

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Outpost Pub
200 Pipestone Rd.,
Lake Louise
(403) 522-3989
www.posthotel.com

Rating: *** 1/2
Dinner for two with drinks: $55
Signature Dish: Beef goulash ($18.50)

Doing any activity in breathtaking Lake Louise isn’t cheap. Gas, accommodation, parks and lift passes all add up. So it’s a relief to find comparatively reasonable prices at the Outpost Pub in the exclusive Post Hotel.

In contrast to its fine-dining, big-view sister upstairs which enforces a dress code, the basement pub welcomes jeans and ski gear. They share the same kitchen which cooks fancy entrées with the same precision as the pared-down pub fare.

A special of prime rib (an unheard of $24.50) is outstanding, perfectly marbled and medium rare with a plump baked potato, steamed veg, and personal gravy boat.

The Post burgers ($16.50) are the best I’ve had in a long time. One comes with a huge, juicy patty, melted gruyere, pan-fried mushrooms, generous pickle slices , butter lettuce and red onions. An ample, fresh bun — which is key — held everything together nicely.

Skinny fries (McDonald’s-style) share the plate with a side pasta salad with shredded carrots and raisins (not McDonald’s-style).

Grab a seat by the wood-burning fireplace and tuck into a heaping plate of Hungarian beef goulash with spatzle and red cabbage ($18.50). Your tummy — and wallet — will thank you.

Dining out

WINE WEDNESDAYS BLVD
(1800 Fourth St. SW) serves all wines by the glass for only $5 on Wednesdays along with live blues music.

FUNDRAISER
The Danish Canadian Club’s (727 11th Ave. SW) annual Great Dames Gala is on Saturday. Dinner and a silent auction will benefit the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter. Call 403-261-9774 for tickets ($85).

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