halloween parties at three vikings (valhella) and three amigos (dia de los muertos), swine and dine returns to the butchery, plus recipe of the week: bundok’s turkey schnitzel

did someone say corn dogs?

The next Swine & Dine is at the Butchery by RGE RD (12229 107 Avenue) on Wednesday, October 26, starting at 6:30 pm. Expect tasty bites in the shop (like corn dogs) followed by a sit-down, family-style feast including dessert, all made with Alberta pork. Drinks—beer, wine, feature cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages are purchased separately. Tix: $65+.

Did Someone say Corn Dogs?

welcome to valhella at three vikings

Three Vikings (10713 124 Street) celebrates Halloween with a dance party. Welcome to ValHELLa, on Saturday, October 29, from 8pm-midnight, featuring DJ Gulzar. Also: welcome drink, treat bag, Halloween games and costume prizes (a costume is required for this party) and spooky snacks for purchase. Tix: $6.66 at the door.

Welcome to Valhella at Three Vikings

celebrate dia de los muertos at the three amigos

Enjoy a special Day of the Dead menu by chefs Elvis Rosales and Dan Ortega, with dishes like the pollo enchilada (braised chicken in a guajillo molé rojo) and tamales chocoaxaca (Mexican chocolate tamales), $35+/p, or, order a la carte. From 5pm, Wednesday November 2, at The Three Amigos (4035 106 Street, 780-490-6394, the3amigos.ca). Thirsty? Order an appropriate cocktail to commune with your missing loved ones, the blackgarita muerta.

Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at the Three Amigos

a wednesday soirée of wine, shopping and snacks

Color de Vino invites you to a fun wine night with snacks and shopping, featuring risotto demos by chef Daniel Costa, a Vegas magician, jewelry and candles, at Kaffa (10920 88 Avenue, second floor), November 9 from 5-8pm. Just a few tix left! Tix: $25+, here.

A Wednesday Soirée of Wine, Shopping and Snacks

recipe of the week: bundok’s turkey schnitzel

Had enough turkey? Make with pork or chicken. The cabbage, kohlrabi and apple slaw is exactly what we want right now.

Recipe of the Week: Bundok’s Turkey Schnitzel with Slaw

tomato top100: happy camel pitas

The Happy Camel makes the best dips (the chipotle hummus is on heavy rotation in our house) and their pita is no slouch either. Israeli-style, puffy and delicious. Find at their shop, 6404 177 Street and the Bountiful and Strathcona Farmers’ Markets.

Tomato Top100: Happy Camel Pitas