beerios is back!
Enjoy cartoons, crosswords, cereal and other breakfast goodies including Parallel 49 beers, from 10:30-noon on Saturday, March 2. Tix: $25/p+.
chiara condello, le lucciole riserva vertical tasting
Taste a six vintage vertical of Le Lucciole Riserva with the winemaker, rising star Chiara Condello, at RGE Rd, 6pm, Wednesday, March 6. “Explore the evolution of a single wine varietal across multiple vintages, from 2015 to 2020—from the vibrant youthfulness of recent releases to the nuanced complexities of aged treasures, each sip unveils a new layer of flavour and character. The award winning Le Lucciole Riserva expresses not only the terroir, but also Chiara’s enthusiasm and her passion to demonstrate what Sangiovese should be,”- World Wine Synergy. The evening begins with a welcome reception, followed by the vertical wine tasting with curated small bites. Tix: $140/p+.
celebrate international women’s day at the gathering place
Find good food and great conversation, laughter and stories at the Gathering Place Coop, Friday, March 8. They have partnered with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters for a celebration of women, $10 from each ticket will go to support the Council. TIX: $55/p.
cavern cheese school explores natural wine
Explore five ‘super’ natural wines paired with five different cheeses with Cecilia from Cavern and Gabriella from Garneau Block, Sunday, March 10, Tix: $90/p.
chef blair lebsack is nait’s 2024 chef in residence
Have lunch at Ernest’s, Thursday, March 14, with the 2024 Chef in Residence, Blair Lebsack. Tix: $28/p, all in, call Tanya 780-471-868, or email twright@nait.ca.
backstairs burger is now open downtown
Number three is at 11998 109A Avenue, Monday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday and Saturday ‘til 9pm.
mark your calendars for polish food at dalla!
Filliep (Fillie) Lament presents JOLA’S, a Polish pop-up at Dalla Tavola Zenari, Sunday, March 24. Dishes are inspired by his mom (Jola; pronounced ‘yo-la’) and her Polish home cooking. Fillie will be joined by friends Nic Nelson and Jędzej (Jed) Slaski in the kitchen. Expect zürek (Polish sour rye soup), home-made pierogies and kluski sląskie (dumplings) with goulash. Five courses and two drinks, meat and lacto-vegetarian options available too. Tix: $70/p. Lacto-vegetarian options available.
recipe of the week: crustless mini quiche
Kind of like those Starbucks egg bites you get at the airport before a flight, but better.
