biera box for kids kottage
This week’s Biera Box features a four pack of Düncan dark lager, choice of two artisan cheeses, their delish sourdough focaccia, black currant preserves, pumpkin orange beer mustard and a sweet treat, $65 ($20 of that goes to Kid’s Kottage). Add-ons include Meuwly’s charcuterie, other cheeses and beers. There is also a gluten-free option with seeded crackers instead of the focaccia. Order soon.
glass monkey’s sunday dinner to go includes a glass of wine
The Glass Monkey now offers Sunday dinner for two to go with options—choice of four starters to share, choice of four mains and four desserts per person and a glass of red (Matchbook Cab Sauv) or white (Whitecliff Sauv Blanc). Can’t beat that! Menus and wines change weekly. Order online or by phone 780-760-2228. (There will be kid’s meals options available as well.)
craving a burger? go backstairs
Chefs Robert Wick and Levi Biddlecombe operate Backstairs Burger out of the Boxer Kitchen & Bar (10315 83 Avenue, off the alley behind Whyte) for now. It was a part-time, pop-up thing, then, Levi’s resto burned down. Now, Backstairs Burger is a Wednesday-Saturday, 5-10pm thing. The burgers are huge (there is a half-size baby burger available), messy and delicious—just how we like ‘em. Check out the menu, burgers, sides, fries, add-ons, chicken wings and sweets, on Facebook or Instagram. To order: call or text (780) 782-3551, or message facebook.com/backstairsburgers, or email.
get ready to sláinte with aligra
Join whisky ambassador Jennifer Owen for a virtual scotch tasting on Zoom, 7pm, Wednesday, January 27, $55. Register and prepay; pick up your tasting kit by January 26 and get ready to sláinte. Book the tasting here: aligrawineandspirits.com. Fell in love with the whiskies tasted? Email your order after the tasting and receive 10 per cent off.
bin 104 case sale until jan 31
Bin 104 (5454 Calgary Trail, 780-436-8850, bin104.com) is offering 20 per cent off full or mixed cases until January 31. The Bin is open daily and curbside pick-up and delivery is available. Check out their selection online, call in your order and pick-up curbside, easy peasy!
new farrow sandwiches opens downtown
The old Wishbone becomes the new Farrow (10543 Jasper Avenue, above Lock Stock Coffee). Open 8am-2pm daily, for now. You are never too far from a Grick Middle or a Boston Crème—check out Farrow Sandwiches online for the location closest to you.
gingered noble premium bison steak bites
Impress your quarantine bubble with this savoury hit of sweet and spicy by chef Liana Robberecht.
