celebrate the flavours of multiculturalism
Albania-Kosova, Australia, Syria and Cote d’Ivoire are adding to the array of tasty things to eat at Heritage Days, August 4-6 at Hawrelak Park. There are now 71 food pavilions from the original 11 communities in 1976 (Arab, Caribbean, Chile, Philippines, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Scandinavia, Wales). Visit the Aussie pavilion by the pond for kangaroo sliders (kangaroo mince with bush tomato and ground pepper berry relish); roasted lamb in filo (Albania-Kosova); Syrian shawarma and kofta and quench your thirst with guinea sorrel juice (Cote d’Ivoire). Entry is free; tix are $1 each. There are not just delish things to eat; enjoy music, dance and the arts. Keep in mind that your car is probably the worst way to get there— consider riding your bike https://www.heritagefest.ca/copy-of-by-bus-1 or taking transit. And don’t forget to bring a donation for Edmonton’s Food Bank. Menus: https://www.heritagefest.ca
sunshine, bike riding and good eats
Feel the burn this Saturday with Food Bike Tours. This week’s route includes Seorak Tappan & Bar, Bru Coffee House and the Urban Tavern. August 4, 9:45am, $99/ticket. If you don’t have a bike, rentals are available. More info: https://www.foodbiketour.com.
open farm days wants you
Get out of the city and experience farm life during Alberta Open Farm Days, August 18 and 19. Along with more than 100 farms to tour or visit, there are 16 farm to table dinners and experiences such as a campfire breakfast and cattle drive near Lacombe. Check it out! https://albertafarmdays.ca.
gold medal plates becomes canada’s great kitchen party
Gold Medal Plates raised over $15 million for Olympic athletes while raising the profile of Canadian chefs and fine Canadian food and wine. Now it’s time for something new — Canada’s Great Kitchen Party. Funds raised no longer go to the Olympic Foundation but will fund athletes via B2ten and also provide musical instruments to children and mentorship to young culinarians. We are excited about the chef lineup for Edmonton’s regional competition on October 17: Serge Belair (Shaw Conference); Scott Downey (Butternut Tree); JP Dublado (Seorak); Jordan McEwen (Century Group); Davina Moraiko (RGE Rd); Jesse Morrison-Gauthier (The Common); Lindsay Porter (London Local); Vikram Redgaonkar (Highlands Golf Club); and Ben Staley (Alder Room). Tix and info: http://greatkitchenparty.com
stat brunches at pampa
Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse is now serving brunch on stat holidays, beginning this Monday, August 6. Book online at http://pampasteakhouse.com
fridge door white to beat the heat: 2016 XIC Xarel-lo (Penedes, Spain)
If you love Torrontes, Albarino or Sauvignon Blanc, give this Spanish white a try. XIC (pronounced chick), is medium-bodied, bone dry and completely fun. It’s creamy lemon curd texture and flavour along with a refreshing hit of citrusy acidity make it an ideal summer wine. Drink as an aperitif or with casual foods—anything fried, olives, chips & dip or grilled fish. Under $18, find at Color de Vino and the Wine Gallery and other fine wine shops: https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo.
