cvne dinner at ampersand 27
Don’t miss this wine dinner featuring Spain’s historic CVNE. Enjoy five delicious wines starting with the fine Roger Goulart Brut Coral Rosé Cava along with two outstanding Gran Reservas paired with five courses. Special guest is CVNE’s export director, David Piera, 6:30pm, Wednesday, November 29, at Ampersand 27, 10612 Whyte Avenue. Tix: $95/p++.
love is blind tasting at the sherbrooke tasting room
Join Garneau Block at the Sherbrooke Tasting Room (11819 St Albert Trail) for a fun tasting of both new world and old-world natural wines, 7pm-9pm, Wednesday, November 29. Tix: $30/p++.
the monolith launches fruitful pursuits plum
The newest release from The Monolith’s barrel rooms is Fruitful Pursuits Plum, a mixed fermentation blend refermented on freshly-picked plums—hundreds of kilograms of Okanagan Damson and President plums by Steve and Dan’s Fresh BC Fruit. Sounds like the perfect beer for the holiday season, 5pm-10pm, Thursday, November 30. Tix: $10/p+.
xmas market yeg christmas market starts November 30
Plan for the Fort Edmonton Christmas Market on three long weekends—November 30-December 3; December 7-10 and December14-17. Enjoy delicious eats (Three Vikings!) and drinks (hot sips, Blindman beer and craft cocktails), holiday shopping, carollers and over 35 amazing shows, with live performances in the Food & Beverage Hall, Bill’s Confectionery and the Capitol Theatre. Save with tix in advance.
tantalus fondue happy hour in december
Planning to be in the Okanagan in December? Visit Tantalus Vineyards for cozy happy hour fondue parties on Friday, December 1, 8 and 15. Kids are welcome; there will be hot cocoa on hand, please let them know when booking. Tix: $30/p++
secret ingredient yeg culinary experiences: taste of mexico
Learn to make classic Mexican dishes and learn Mexican Christmas traditions at Taste of Mexico, 3:30pm, Sunday, December 3 at the C5 Northeast Hub (14017 Victoria Trail). Tix: $105/p++
the butternut tree for nye
The Butternut Tree’s Christmas High Tea is sold out (although you could join the wait list). No time like now to book New Year’s Eve for a sublime New York-inspired experience—a luxury five-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings and menu additions. Tix: $160/p++.
tomato top100: northern chicken’s classic fried chicken sandwich
Hard to beat this rib-sticking fried chicken sammie from Northern Chicken!
gift of the week: for the art lover
Local artist Amy Dixon is releasing a gift bundle for the first time this season and it’s offered at a fabulous intro price! The bundle: the beautiful 2024 full-size calendar; Amy’s limited edition 100 per cent silk scarf and an 8 by10 giclee print of the artwork that inspired the scarf (choose from three different combos). Wow! Check it out here.
recipe of the week: leanne smoliak’s cioppino for two
We made an error on Leanne’s recipe in the Nov/Dec print edition. Use this one instead!
