father’s day box from the art of charcuterie
Get your orders in now for this stunning Father’s Day offering from the Art of Charcuterie. Made for the meat and cheese lover, along with Pioneer Pastured Paté, Zwick’s Honey Mustard Pretzels and Jacek’s The Whiskey Bar (70 per cent dark chocolate soaked in whiskey). Giddy up! Order now, pick up at Meuwly’s, June 17 or 18; $125/box+.
father’s day dinner and a show at the glass monkey
The Tiny Comedy Show returns to The Glass Monkey, 5pm, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. Add the three-course Father’s Day dinner to make it a dinner and comedy show package! Reservations are required for dinner and the show or for the show only—call Janine, 780-760-2228.
feast on the field early bird offer ends June 19
The popular long table fundraiser for the Capital Care Foundation has been going strong for nine years. This year it’s Wednesday, August 26 on the field at Commonwealth Stadium. Think of all your favourite picnic foods prepared with style by chefs Serge Belair (Edmonton Convention Centre); Steve Buzak (Royal Glenora Club); Peter Keith (Meuwly’s Artisan Food Market); Matt Phillips (Northern Chicken); David Omar (MarQuise Hospitality) and Vikram Redgaonkar (Highlands Golf Club). Early bird pricing until June 19.
winederful dinner at workshop
Not just for Dads, but for anyone who loves good wine and food. This fun dinner at Workshop, 6:30pm, Thursday, June 22, showcases the fine wines imported by the Calgary-based South by Southwest Agency. Tix: $90/p++.
don’t miss the ukrainian vintage fair june 24
The Ukrainian Vintage Fair returns to the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) Gallery and Artisan Boutique, 10554 110 Street, from 11am-3pm on Saturday, June 24. Find artifacts, textiles, carvings, pysanky eggs, religious items, artwork, books and ceramics. ACUA provides support to Ukrainian arts and artists living in Alberta via exhibitions, tours, festivals, educational programs, workshops and special projects.
summer solstice dinner at nineteen st albert
The Chapter One: Summer Solstice dinner (5pm, Monday, June 26 at XIX Nineteen St Albert) features summery dishes by chef Landon Swick and team. It’s number one in the XIX Nineteen Dinner Series 2023. Tix: $100/++.
attention restaurants, eateries, food trucks!
Crazy about seasonal Alberta ingredients? Or, need some help developing a menu that features the spectacular bounty of our local farms and food processors? Register for the 2023 Alberta on the Plate Dine Around Festival happening August 11-20. Do it now, as registration closes June 27.
book christmas in november now and save money!
Christmas in November at the Jasper Park Lodge is always special. The packages have everything—three nights accommodation; delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, including the Gala Dinner and Farewell Brunch (always amazing); the beloved Silly Christmas Sweater welcome reception and of course, terrific food and drink sessions. This year’s presenter line up? Top-notch, including cookbook author Bonnie Stern, chef Winnie Chen from Fu’s Repair Shop and Peter Keith from Meuwly’s. CIN is a big part of a lot of fond holiday memories and this 33rd year is no exception. Make your own this year—take advantage of the Early Bird on offer until July 1.
it’s official! chefs chosen for edmonton’s kitchen party!
We have the lineup for Kitchen Party on October 12. Five newbies and four veterans will compete for the chance to go on to the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa, February 2-3, 2024. It’s a good list: Levi Biddlecombe (private chef/Backstairs Burger); Earl Briones (Tiki Tiki on Whyte); Bri Campbell (Restaurant May); Winnie Chen (Fu’s Repair Shop); JP Dublado (Red Deer Resort and Casino); Doreen Prei (Revera); Robert Wick (Northern Chicken) and Jesse Woodland (Central Social Hall). Tix are selling fast, email Lisa. Congrats chefs!
tomato top100: kobachi’s sushi and sashimi
This bijou spot in Sherwood Park has numerous fans for its seasonal fish and sweet atmosphere
recipe of the week: chef scott downey’s spring panzanella salad
Riverbend has fresh peas, Edgar has fresh Innisfail asparagus (both at Bountiful Farmers Market). No time like now to make this sprightly salad.
