all is bright happens this saturday!
The All is Bright Light Festival is on 124 Street this Saturday, November 18, between 4 and 8pm. Enjoy live music, street performers, shopping, the Beverage Gardens and general merriment at the annual street party. Heart of the Home is open ‘til 6pm for Christmas shopping and Three Vikings has some delicious food and drink to keep you warm. Know someone with sensory sensitivities? Come between 4pm–5pm during the Sensory Sensitivity Hour to enjoy the event before the light up (which happens promptly at 5:00 pm). For all the deets, visit here.
wine and cheese? yes! cavern cheese school with garneau block
Join Gabriella from Garneau Block and Cecilia from Cavern to explore natural wine with cheese in five delicious pairings, 2pm, Sunday, November 19. Tix: $85/p+.
cocktails and charcuterie with meuwly’s at epic
Join chef Peter Keith from Meuwly’s to learn charcuterie board tips and tricks with creative cocktails for an epic tasting experience, 7pm, Wednesday, November 20 at EPIC Downtown, 10344 105 Street. Tix: $50/p+.
smidge wine dinner at rge rd
RGE RD’s next fine wine dinner features the exceptional Smidge Wines from McLaren Vale, Australia. Special guests are Terry Major of Allure Imports in person and Smidge’s proprietor, Matt Wenk, on Zoom. You may be more familiar with Matt at Two Hands where he was winemaker for over a decade. Enjoy five courses with five wines, 6pm, Wednesday, November 22. Tix: $175/p+.
don’t miss the 2023 varshney cup culinary scholarship dinner
Support NAIT Culinary students at the 2023 Varshney Cup Culinary Scholarship Dinner, 6pm, Saturday, November 25. Former chef instructor and program head Vinod Varshney came up with the idea to help the students prepare for international competition—six teams of culinary student compete for a coveted culinary scholarship. Net proceeds support the NAIT Culinary Team’s upcoming international competitions. Tix: $125/p+(cash bar), email twright@nait.ca or call 780-471-8685.
sunday supper at the marc: cheese + potato
Nothing says the onset of winter like the urge to eat comfort foods, especially cheese with potatoes. Chef Cara showcases the elevated French classics that make cheese + potato taste like nothing else at the next Sunday Supper, 6pm, November 26. Tix: $160/p all in, call 780 429-2828 to reserve.
think you know gilmore girls?
Prove it at the Gilmore Girls Trivia night at Arcadia Brewing Co., 7:30pm, Monday, November 27. Make a team of up to four people ($20 cash/team) and its first come, first serve, so get there early. Prizes: The winning team takes home all the glory and the prize, so bring your a-game to Arcadia Brewing, 10712 120 Street (Manchester Square).
aligra’s holiday open house
Find your ideal wines for this season’s gifts and entertaining at Aligra’s Holiday Open House, 5pm, Wednesday November 29, 1423 West Edmonton Mall. There is no charge but do register as space is limited. Bring something for Edmonton’s Food Bank too.
well seasoned—a darling holiday drag brunch
Darling’s Drag Brunch, on Sunday, December 3, features the amazing and talented Lourdes, Felicia Bonée and Pheromone Killz, with host Sucreesha Minorah. Two seatings, at 10am and 1pm. The ticket price includes the show and welcome bubbles and there is a smashing brunch menu on offer. Wear your best glam. Tix: $30.
tomato top100: rosso pizza’s rosso pizza
There is a lot of good pizza in YEG in many different styles. Rosso remains a favourite of nominators for their chewy and irresistible wood-fired crust and delicious toppings.
gift of the week: stocking stuffers
New tea towels are always welcome stocking stuffers for the culinarily obsessed, especially when they are made from a post-consumer microfibre called Geoweave, super absorbent and fast drying, $14-$26. Slip in a pretty silicone jar opener while you are at it, $14. At Heart of the Home, 12539 102 Avenue, in the High Street.
recipe of the week: chef daniel costa’s zucca agrodolce
This is the way to make squash taste like candy. Make this week or save for a bravura holiday meal.
