I also was surprised at the stagnant level Chance remained at for so long. I think they could have capitalized the market for the high-metro sort of diner if they had done something differently. I had never eaten there myself but maybe the rapid chef turnover rate contributed. I can not offer any more info on the beef unfortunately. I just searched and found an article from the Edmonton Sun mentioning the burger and chipotle mayo. Unfortunately the Sun is not necessarily a source of exceptional journalism. The article mentions that the suggested temperature is medium-rare, but they wouldn't do so for a burger, so I imagine they either have kobe steaks as well, or the writer thought it fit to include some extra-curricular research in her review. As for the competition, maybe I was inaccurate in my statement as you have mentioned most places I would have considered. I would place Lux and Hardware in the most direct competition. For Grills: Hy's, the two Ric's Grills, Jack's, Century, Von's, the newly opened Glenora Grill. Then there are the other restaurants at the similar price point that focus their sales on steaks: Characters, Cafe Select (now with two locations, though I've head the Turtle Creek opening has been lackluster), etc. Maybe it's simply the ratio that overwhlems me, or the fact that the menu always seems identical across the board. I'm currently the sous at the Ric's Grill downtown and am proud of the Sterling Silver beef we prepare, as well as our service staff, some of whom are formers of the Chop House. Do you have any leads on high grade import beef in town presently? I'd love to try a kobe steak or wagyu.
