Father’s Day Happenings and Events
visit with the winemakers, virtually
RGE RD is having two unique online dinner and tasting events; June 13 is sold out but there are still a few tickets available for the live online tasting with winemakers Filipa Pato, William Wouters and chef Blair Lebsack, Saturday, June 20, 1pm. The event includes Zoom invite, two bottles of wine and the RGE RD charcuterie board. (And yes, Filipa is Luis Pato’s daughter, so you know the wines are sublime.) Tix: $90/p+.
celebrate father’s day with curbside kits, picnics and dinners
The Marc has a rib fest for Dad. Order the BBQ for two ($120) with Bent Stick Pilsner and Black Sage Cab Franc, foie gras popcorn, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, German-style potato salad and chocolate cake! To order call 780-429-2828 to pick-up curbside Saturday Sunday June 21, 22.
RGE Rd’s Father’s Day Feast ($120) contains Nature’s Green Acres pork sausage, Nonay striploin or ribeye, lobster bites from Effing Seafood, fresh mountain bread, potato salad and local asparagus. Giddy up! Order deadline is June 15, call 780-447-4577.
The Butternut Tree is offering a loaded-with-deliciousness Father’s Day picnic. Choose one baked item and condiment, six savoury and three sweet treats, $55/p+. Add on beers, house-made beef jerky or nuts. Curbside pick-up times are 10am-2pm Sunday, June 21. For menus and to order: exploretock.com.
looking for something practical for father’s day?
Heart of the Home (12539 102 Avenue, 780-705-4928, heartofthehomeyeg.ca) has several themed gift baskets—cocktails, barbecue, pizza. And, pick up a new Zwillings J.A. Henckell Pro or Four Star knife, 10 per cent off all June. Shop inside or order online and use curbside pick-up.
asparagus season
Innisfail’s Edgar Farms is back this season with local purple and green asparagus. So crisp and fresh, try shaved into a salad, or, try one of these recipes. Find at the Downtown, Old Strathcona and Bountiful Markets.
upstairs is where it’s at
The Downtown Market on 97 Street has opened the second floor for the summer season. Pop by Dauphine for delish baked goods—brownies, muffins, tarts, quiche, pastry and breads. Have coffee at On the Edge Coffee; ice cream and candy at Spun Sugar; vegan chocolates and supercharged smoothies at Nest Whole Foods and a toothsome pie at Meat Street Pies. Enjoy it all in the seating area (tables are spaced 10 feet apart) from each other. The opening of the upper floor means that up to 100 customers are allowed in the market, which cuts wait times and makes for speedier shopping. Woo hoo!
reopenings
The Marc reopens for dinner service tonight. Reservations only Wednesday-Saturday, with two seatings available—5:30-6pm and 7:30-8:30pm. Call 780-429-2828 for reservations. The patio is on a first come basis, weather permitting.
Knifewear on Whyte Avenue is open with strict maximum occupancy numbers, required hand-sanitizing and mandatory masks for all. Or shop online and take advantage of curbside pick-up.
RGE RD is open for dining-in from Tuesday-Sunday, reservations only, call 780-447-4577. The weekly home menu is on their website.
Toast Culture is open daily from10am-7pm, for dine-in, take-out and online ordering.
Why Not Café is open with limited seating as well as an expanded take-out menu, which you could eat on their roof-top patio.
All Sorrentino’s are open for limited dine-in, reservations recommended. A friend told us it was a terrific dining experience, professional and safe, and loved the hand sanitizers offered at the end of the meal. Delivery also available: sorrentinos.com.
One of our fave coffee joints, Lock Stock Coffee on Jasper Avenue is now open for takeaway Monday-Saturday 9am-2pm. Yaay!
june is pride month
Fruit Loop Pride at Home is Saturday, June 13, 8pm-9:30pm with a live stream direct from The Starlite Room. It’s in support of E2S – Edmonton 2 Spirit Society. Find links to the performance day of at: facebook.com
