a little monkey business down under
Monkey Business at the Glass Monkey (5842 111 Street) is always fun and good value. On Monday, April 16, 6:30pm, meet Sam Holmes of Negociants International and enjoy five courses with paired wines; Yalumba, Pewsey Vale and Jim Barry from Australia, as well as Opawa and Nautilus from New Zealand. Tix: $89/p++, call Janine, 780-760-2228 or email janine@theglassmonkey.ca.
meet chef rod butters on tomato radio
Tomato Radio features Kelowna-based chef Rod Butters, the NAIT Hokansen Chef in Residence 2018. Rod is a laid back, relaxed fellow and a crack chef. Lucky NAIT culinary students. The podcast drops today: https://soundcloud.com/tomatoradio.
swine & dine at bundok
Chef Ryan Hotchkiss has accepted the Swine & Dine challenge—to create a menu featuring Alberta Pork from appetizer to dessert. Woo hoo! Expect five pork-themed courses on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm. Tix: $60 all in, call 780 420 0192 or email info@bundokyeg.com to book.
cocktails made with love
Bartenders Tyler Gushaty and Leland Morrison are off to Ottawa to compete in the Made with Love Cocktail Competition finals April 30, after winning the Edmonton regional competition. Tyler’s cocktail was with Grand Marnier and Leland made his with Ungava gin. Good luck dudes!
Photo courtesy Made with Love
heart of the home celebrates earth day
Sunday, April 22 is eco day at Heart of the Home, with 20 per cent off all their eco-friendly products. Check out this link for Heart of the Home’s handy guide to having a more sustainable kitchen: http://www.heartofthehomeyeg.ca.
grahamburgers! burger pop-up at rge rd for graham robertson
The restaurant is holding a special pop-up with all funds going to help support Graham Robertson who is under treatment for throat cancer. “Graham Robertson is of one of RGE RD’s most beloved friends,” says Cailtin Fulton, owner, RGE RD. “He has been a part of our team since we opened in 2013 and is one of the kindest and most hospitable souls you’ll meet. He has worked as a lead server quietly infusing our dining room with his innate sense of hospitality, levity and warmth. It is no surprise that his varied professional background has been largely focussed on taking care of others. It is now our turn to return the favour in his time of need. Graham is also a talented sculptor,” says Caitlin. “In a career that spans over 20 years, Graham has a produced a truly beautiful body of work.” GraHamburgers! Sunday, April 22, noon-4pm. All burgers, a minimum donation of $14. Beer $6. At RGE RD, 10643 123 Street
cochon 555 in Banff
Cochon 555 combines great food, wine and top-notch culinary talent —and, it’s coming to the Fairmont Banff Springs, Saturday, April 22, the first time in Canada. The dramatic chef’s competition brings nose-to-tail excitement to the Canadian Rockies. More than 35 courses will be served to hundreds of roving diners enjoying wine, local craft beer and spirits during an elaborate three-hour dining experience. Competing chefs include Shelley Robinson, JW Foster, Connie DeSousa and Matthias Fong along with heritage breed pigs from Country Accent (Mangalitsa/Duroc) Bear and the Flower (Berkshire/Landrace/Duroc) and Nature’s Green Acres (Tamworth). “We invited Cochon555 to Banff because of its hard-won reputation for culinary influence, special experiences and unique insights for all of us who appreciate great food, flavours and chefs,” said Woodrow Oldford, VP, global marketing for Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. “What better way to welcome people motivated by their passion for wholesome, locally-sourced food? This culinary experience will be epic.” Tix and info on hotel packages: http://banfflakelouise.com/cochon555 or http://cochon555.com/us-tour/2018-banff/
grow gather graze
Use this link to find the new ATCO digital cookbook. With an informative section on herbs and 12 delicious recipes (the kale pesto is a winner), this downloadable book will get you thinking spring.
