whisky dinner at monsoon with lady whisky z
This is a treat—five wildly different whiskies paired with a delicious five-course menu and special guest Zahara Amiri, Lady Whisky Z. Monday, May 17, 6:30pm at Monsoon Bistro (4485 Gateway Boulevard https://www.monsoonbistro.ca) in co-operation with Vines of Riverbend. Tix, $85/p all in.
catena zapata featured at monkey business dinner
Enjoy wines from one of Argentina’s most celebrated producers, 6:30pm Thursday, May 18 at the Glass Monkey (5842 111 Street, theglassmonkey.ca). Special guest is Catena Zapata’s Marina Castillo. Five spectacular wines and four delicious courses, $129/p.
people get ready: knifewear garage sale starts may 15!
Find rare knives, one-of-a kinds and great deals at Knifewear’s Spring Garage Sale happening May 15-22 in store and online. Visit here for a preview.
darling is now open on east whyte
Darling, two doors east of Color de Vino, opened last week. The food, by chef Lindsay James, is tasty, snacky, meant to be shared— oysters, duck, chicken yakitori, salads, a delicious red lentil dip. Have the Turkish-style eggs (poached eggs, served with the house-made rye and a tangy herby yogurt, with subtle heat from a splash of chili oil) for lunch or brunch. We had it with an outstanding gluten-free buckwheat bread, which chef sourced from a local bread maker, Breaking Bread. Explore the fun wine list with some rare wines from small producers. The room, designed by Nancy Surby, NAKO Design, is smallish, contemporary, beautiful. Owners Justin and Derrick Jones have created a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood. Check it out! Darling, 9621 82 Avenue, darlingrestaurant.ca.
chef david leeder joins per se in nyc
NAIT culinary grad David Leeder is now the exec chef at Per Se (Thomas Keller Restaurant Group) in NYC. Chef Leeder’s career has taken him to Denmark (Relæ and Noma), France, Muse in Calgary and Woodwork here in YEG. And now? Top table in New York City. Congrats chef!
wild folk new flavour and may deals
Wild Folk, the Calgary-based maker of delicious no-alcohol drinks, has a new flavour, Bitter Tongue Amaro Mixer. Tasting of berries and spice, gentian, ginger and citrus rind, it’s for those who love their flavours on the bitter side as in Italian aperitivos. Even better, get 10 per cent of online orders in May.
recipe of the week: chef tony Le’s tomato soup
We love the rain, but if you are a little chilly, this delicious tomato soup with gin & tonic crème fraîche by chef Tony Le will warm you.
tomato top100: monsoon’s tandoori lamb
We are huge fans of this south side resto and nominators agree. The juicy lamb chops are top-notch.
