stand for ukraine
The Art of Charcuterie donates 10 per cent of April sales of their beautiful charcuterie boards to World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Ukraine. “Our boxes will be wrapped in the colours of the Ukraine flag,” says owner Diane Harrison. “WCK is moving deeper and deeper into the Ukraine to feed those made homeless. Our donation is a tiny contribution but all the little bits accrue to have an affect.”
The Edmonton International Film Festival, Prairie Catering, Art Galley of Alberta, the Shevchenko Foundation and Surround Us Films are holding a fundraiser on April 13 and 16—a screening of They Who Surround Us in the Ledcor Theatre, preceeded by a reception at May. EIFF’’s Kerrie Long, Praire Catering’s Jimmy Shewchuk and Troy Ruptash, the director of They Who Surround Us, all grew up in Vegreville. “Growing up in this warm, welcoming, community was a gift for all three of us,” says Kerrie. “An unspoken, indescribable bond is formed and shapes who we are.” Proceeds to the Cobblestone Freeway Support Ukraine Foundation. Visit here for all the deets and to buy tix.
Sea Change Brewing has partnered with Shumka once again with the popular Shumka Blonde Ale to support Aid for Artists in Ukraine. Find Shumka Blonde Ale at the Sea Change taphouses, Little Guy Liquor, Sherbrooke Liquor, Highlands Liquor and at Shumka performances at the Jubilee on April 7 and 8.
take a tour during downtown dining week
Join Cindy Lazarenko of Culina Family for a one-hour tour of the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market. Participants will meet six vendors, sample fresh produce, learn creative new ways to cook produce and go home with a bag filled with market produce and ten dollars in City Market bucks. Saturday, April 9, 10-11am at the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, 10305 97 Street. Free parking! Tix: $21/p, here. Downtown Dining Week continues until April 10. Dine at more than 55+ restaurants offering multi-course $20, $35, $50 and $65 menus for dinner, lunch and brunch.
eat drink and stink—30 years of sorrentino’s garlic fest
Ton of fun events to celebrate garlic, including Garlic and Wine Dinners at all five locations starting April 7 at Sorrentino’s West until April 28 in St. Albert, with wine pairings from the Veneto, Toscana, Piedmont and Orvieto by Marchesi Antinori. The Garlic Mini Stomp is on Saturday April 23, with special guest Sal Valentinetti, America’s Got Talent finalist. Or, take a cooking class on April 10, 22 and 30. Find all the info and make your reservations here. In support of Breathing Space.
explore the tastes of italy at xix nineteen
Mangia Italiana at Terwillegar Nineteen, 6:30pm, Monday, April 11 with a hearty five-course dinner by exec chef Andrew Fung, paired with wines curated by somm William Bincoletto of Vines Terwillegar. Tix: $149/p++.
april is filipino restaurant month
Filipino restaurants across the country are taking part in the inaugural Filipino Restaurant Month. “It is our hope that the Filipino Restaurant Month will be the start of a movement to mainstream Filipino cuisine in Canada,” said consul general Zaldy Patron. Enjoy special dishes at Filistix, Manila Grill and Cebuchon & BBQ. More info.
firefly theatre is back with variety show vivaree
It’s been too long since we have been able to enjoy the aerial circus performance company Firefly Theatre. On April 16, in the Auditorium at Campus Saint Jean, Vivaree will showcase the talents of aerialist Marla Albiston; jugglers Nikolai Smith and Atytahn Ross; acrobatic couple Lyne Gosselin and Norm Boulé; contortionist Avery Dennington, along with Annie Dugan and John Ullyatt, cofounders of Firefly Theatre. What we are most excited about? Seeing circus dogs Berri and Figgy perform. Tix: $17-$25.
tomato top100: kobachi’s sushi
This bijou Japanese resto in Sherwood Park’s Festival Place area makes delicious food. The sushi, poke bowls and tataki are outstanding. But, if you’d rather, don’t look at the menu, just ask them to cook—it’s a delightful way to eat.
recipe of the week: daniel costa’s spaghetti with anchovy and pangrattato
This is an easy recipe for when you think you have nothing to eat. Pantry items plus some stale bread is all you need.
