dia de la independencia this weekend!
There is lots going on at El Mero (12223 156 Street, 780-760-6376, elmeromerotacotruck.com) for Mexican Independence Day. On Friday, September 15 enjoy food features, all-day drink specials, 360 Photobooth and Alexa Leon live from 6:30pm. On Saturday, September 16—food and drink features, Ereni Perez and Mexican line dancing along with the Mexican Market from 5-8pm. For the kids? Bouncy castle, face painting, kids table from 6-7pm and Mexican-themed pony rides ($15). Woo hoo! Sounds like a party. All the deets.
monkey business dinner at the glass monkey
The next Monkey Business Dinner at the Glass Monkey (5842 111 Street, 780-760-2228, theglassmonkey.ca) features Mendoza Argentina’s Luca Winery with special guest Mariano Canal. Five delicious courses paired with five beautiful wines, 6pm, Thursday, September 21. Tix: $99/p++.
rhone rager at color de vino
Love Rhone wines? Don’t mis the Rhone Rager Tasting at Color de Vino (9606 82 Avenue), 6:30pm, Friday, September 22. Tix: $25/p+
barrel fest tix going fast
Brewers across the country are devoting time and energy to the wonders of barrel fermentation and barrel-aging. Blind Enthusiasm wants you to taste why. The Ritchie-based brewing company, headed by Greg Zeschuk, hosts the inaugural Barrel Fest to explore and celebrate this unique style of beer. Taste beers and ciders from Category 12 (BC), Nokomis (Saskatchewan), Low Life (Manitoba), 2 Crows (Nova Scotia) and Alberta breweries such as Annex, Blindman, Blind Enthusiasm, Cabin, Campio, Endeavour, Establishment, Grain Bin, Town Square, Trial & Ale and Uncommon Cider. Sounds like a blast. From 1pm-5pm, Saturday, September 23 at Ritchie Park, 7727 98 Street. Tix: $35+ $4 pours, includes a commemorative glass.
bbq, butchers, bangers and beers
Enjoy the Black Box Butcher Challenge and vote for YEG’s best sausage at the annual BBQ, BUTCHERS, BANGERS & BEERS. The ticket includes sausage samples cooked by KCBS Pitmasters, a local beer and a vote for the best sausage of the day. Proceeds support Butchery Team Canada for their journey to the World Butcher Challenge, Paris 2025. From 1pm-3pm, Sunday, September 24, at You Need a BBQ, 100 Broadview Drive, Sherwood Park. Tix: $25+.
vasse felix dinner at ernest’s
Australia’s Vasse Felix, established in 1967 by Margaret River wine pioneer Dr Tom Cullity, specializes in outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Special guest is chief winemaker Virginia Willcock, considered one of the world’s best and most interesting wine makers. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and taste, 6pm, Tuesday, September 26 at Ernest’s Dining Room at NAIT. Tix: $110/p+, call 780-471-8685 or email twright@nait.ca.
recipe of the week: blair lebsack’s carrots in beef stock
A hearty way to enjoy carrots on a rainy day.
tomato top100: rosewood’s lemony buttermilk pancakes
Nominators like a lot of things at downtown’s Rosewood Foods, especially the fluffy and delicious lemony pancakes.
