henschke wine maker dinner at rge rd
Henschke + REG Rd? Now, that’s an amazing combo. Winemaker Johann Henschke, eldest son of Stephen and Prue Henschke (whose connection to Edmonton dates back to Dennis Miller Wine Merchant days) is the special guest. Taste (and buy for your cellar) these rare and exclusive wines from a legendary Australian producer. This don’t miss dinner is at 7pm, Tuesday, October 17. Tix: $199/p++
happy 13th birthday!
The Marc (9940 106 Street, themarc.ca) has a wonderful tradition of celebrating their birthday with champagne and frites, all for us. Enjoy a glass of Baron-Fuenté Grande Réserve Brut with a plate of their crispy French fries ($25) or with a bottle for $60, until October 19. See you there!
membership appreciation day at community natural foods
There are so many good reasons to become a member at Community—15 per cent off BYOC Bulk Sundays, pop-up one day sales, 30 per cent off flash sales (which may include samples, public lectures and consultations with health experts), contests, birthday gifts and Membership Appreciation Day, happening October 13—15 per cent off all regular-priced items. This is one group you do want to be a part of. Sign up for the free myCNF Membership Program in-store, 7917 104 Street.
freaky friday and orange wine at darling
On Friday, October 13, enjoy a glass (or two) of Canadian orange wine from 9pm at Darling (9616 82 Avenue, darlingrestaurant.ca). Walk in only, no reso required.
cavern + garneau block = tasty sat night
Join Garneau Block for delish wines by the glass paired with toothsome hot dogs (raclette dog anyone?) from 5pm-11pm at Cavern (10169 104 Street, thecavern.ca), Saturday, October 14. No reso required, drop in to enjoy wines and dogs.
cooking experiences at secret ingredient yeg
Steffanie Beekman knew people wanted to cook together and learn from each other and she wanted to start a business that had a social purpose. The result? Secret Ingredient YEG, cooking experiences led by local women who are not only amazing home cooks, but also want to share their culture through food. Explore the Indo-Fiji Curry & Roti Experience, Sunday, October 15; A Ukrainian Pyrohy Experience, Sunday, October 22 and the A Taste of Taiwan Experience, Sunday, November 19, $105/p each. For more info on the Secret Ingredient community, visit secretingredientyeg.com. Or, find on Instagram and Facebook @secret.ingredientyeg.
little wolf wine dinner with quinta do portal
Get set for a delish dinner at chef Shaun Hick’s Little Wolf (8424 109 Street, the former Three Boars space), 6:30pm, Wednesday, October 18, with Quinta do Portal, a family winery in the Pinhao River valley. Special guest Pedro Mansilha Branco will present wines from the 5th generation of the Mansilha family. Woo hoo! Tix: $70.56 all in.
ernest’s vino & tapas soiree: a night of culinary elegance
Enjoy tapas by NAIT Culinary students paired with wines from Authentic Wines & Spirits,6:30pm, Friday, October 20. Tix: $65/p+, or email twright@nait.ca
autumna dinner at the glasshouse
Enjoy an intimate harvest experience at the Glasshouse Kitchen and Bar (101 Riel Drive, St Albert) featuring six dishes with six spectacular wines from Australia, Austria, Italy and Spain. Menu by chef Brett Barger and wines by Vino al Vino’s Joe Gurba, 6pm, Thursday, October 26. Tix: $120/p++.
tomato top100: caffe sole’s cured sammie
A delish sandwich and one of the best deals in town. If you haven’t been to this bijou café tucked away off 99 street, go now. The coffee is fantastic as is the casual menu.
recipe of the week: turkey cacciatore
If you are wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey, the Italian Centre Shop has this easy and delicious solution: turkey cacciatore.
