stark naked fruit with joe gurba
Join Joe Gurba from Vino Al Vino for a tasting of some delish white wines. Expect to have your mind blown a little and some great snacks. At the Sherbooke Tasting Room, 7pm-9pm, Thursday, March 2. Tix; $45.
dinner with chef holly holt, kitchen party bronze medallist
Celebrate International Women’s Day and support WIN House. Chef Holly Holt is creating a five-course menu with products from local female-owned and -operated suppliers and farms, March 6 at Just Cook Kitchens. Holly is a flavour maven, you don’t want to miss this. Tix: $155/p+.
wing wednesday, a fundraiser for meals on wheels
Meals on Wheels has been delivering meals in-home for 54 years. Long may this essential service continue, and you can help. Buy a ticket for Wing Wednesday hosted by Jennifer Crosby and Rob Christie. It’s happening in the Stantec Tower, Wednesday April 5, from 4pm-7pm. Cash bar, biz casual dress and the chance to enjoy some hot wings? Sounds like a hot time. Tix, $45.
refinery: go for gold early bird ticket price ends february 26
Want to save $10? Get your Go for Gold tix before Feb 26. Refinery parties are always inventive and fun—live DJ’s, interactive art experiences and cocktails. The theme is glitter and gold so dress the part! Saturday March 10, 9pm-2am at the AGA. Tix: $35 until Feb 26, $45 after.
revamped, revised, rewarded; the new confederation lounge
How long have we been waiting for this reveal? The renovated Confederation Lounge is here and it’s gorgeous. “Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been dedicated to connecting our local community and hotel guests to extraordinary settings in the heart of Edmonton for over a hundred years. The renovated Confederation Lounge will continue to celebrate our history while embracing its new era of dining,” says the Mac’s general manager, Garrett Turta. Exec chef Jiju Paul and exec restaurant chef Brett Van Allen have worked closely with local purveyors to create a sustainable and regional menu. Think oysters or a scotch egg; bao bun or a Mac burger with a Reposado Negroni or a peek at the rare Dalmore collection. Check it out!
recipe of the week: khao soi-ish chicken soup
This easy soup will warm you up from your toes to the top of your head. Don’t go forget the garnishes!
We’ll be back next week with a whole new year of Tomato Top100!
