may june on stands now!
May/June features fresh spring recipes, stories of territorial garden disputes, plus pizza and beer. Find at over 250 spots around town and online here.
Celebrate Mom the way she deserves, with an eggs benny bar, at Hayloft Steak + Fish (639 Cameron Heights Drive). Book here.
heart of the home for mother’s day
Check out Heart of the Home’s (12539 102 Avenue) Staub four-quart round cocottes on sale until May 12, new colours of Le Creuset Dutch ovens and braisers, and a 15 per cent discount on Michel Design Works—aprons, tea towels, room diffusers and soaps and lotions. Giddy up!
blind enthusiasm sweeps the podium
Kudos to Blind Enthusiasm (9919 78 Avenue) who earned medals at the World Beer Cup for their mixed and spontaneous fermentation beers. Homage to the Old Ones, a Belgian-style sour ale, nabbed gold; Biere des Charentes, wood- and barrel-aged sour beer took silver and Spontaneous Manifesto, another Belgian-style sour ale, garnered bronze.
knifewear’s spring garage sale starts May 13
Find new and rare kitchen knives, one of a kinds, as well as ideal gifts for the culinarily minded at the Knifewear (10816 Whyte Avenue) Spring Garage Sale, May 13-20.
terroir teams with sait this may in calgary
Join culinary leaders, innovators, and food enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in hospitality at the Terroir Symposium in Calgary, May 25-26. Special guests include Billy Wagner from the Michelin-starred Nobelhart Schmutzig in Berlin, chef Avinash Shashidhara of Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai, London, and Alexandra Gill, former restaurant critic for The Globe and Mail. “We are proud to partner with Terroir Symposium and showcase the incredible talent in hospitality,” says Hala Dehais, associate dean, SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. “The immersive, engaging and educational format of Terroir is reflective of SAIT’s academic programming and provides a dynamic opportunity to support and celebrate industry excellence.” Learn from the experts with hands-on classes with Knifewear and live kitchen demonstrations. Don’t miss the VIP Opening Night kitchen party at Carya, and a plant-based collab with special guest chefs Nina Curtis and Liana Robberecht at Sweatered Hen. Learn more about the program here.
sip to support a good cause
CASA Mental Health’s Zin on the River event returns to the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (10065 100 Street) Wednesday, June 26. Enjoy fine wine and spirits, charcuterie and desserts, along with live entertainment. Proceeds from the event support child, youth and family mental health in Alberta. Tix: $100/p.
tomato top100: annie rue’s lemon cream pie ice cream
This sweet independent ice cream shop on the south side makes some engaging flavours, especially the dreamy lemon cream pie.
recipe of the week: scallion cheddar biscuits
Cheesy and delicious. Use this easy technique if you are shy on biscuit skills. Or, make a drop biscuit. Either way, they will taste great.
