alberta avenue mercato notte on july 25
The 118 Avenue business community is coming together to create a series of Night Markets this summer. Market goers can expect a laid-back, family-friendly and inclusive environment to pick up locally-made goods, enjoy a bite to eat or sit and relax with friends on a summer evening. Each one will be held in a different location with a vibe that reflects the featured business. This Friday it’s Al Fresco Open Mic at Battista’s, from 6pm at Battista’s Calzone Co. (11745 84 Street).
happy birthday blindman brewery
Blindman Brewery turns 10 and The Next Act is having a patio party to celebrate. This Saturday, from 2pm on, enjoy beers from both Blindman and Dandy Brewing and crushable slushables on the patio at Strathcona’s Next Act Pub. (8224 104 Street). For more on Blindman’s brewing and birthday, visit here.
lunch and bike at tulip
Have a delicious Parisian-style lunch and get your bike repaired at the Tour de France Watch Party at Tulip Sandwich Shoppe (at Otto, 11405 95 Street) this Saturday, from 10am-3pm.
the darling wine club starts this weekend
Darling has started a new event called Wine Club: an easy-going guided wine tasting focusing on the grapes they love and the places they come from. The goal? To drink good wine and talk about them with fun people. The first session, Intro to Natural Wines, led by Adam Bennet (WSET3), begins at 3pm, Sunday, July 27. Taste four natural wines paired with light snacks to accompany the guided tasting. Tix: $40/p+ here.
july sale at heart of the home
Put some sizzle in your summer at the Heart of the Home’s (12539 102 Avenue, in the High Street) July sale. Just a few more days to experience it (in person shopping only). Check it out!
legends of the rockies dinner at bow lake
The Lodge at Bow Lake is a stunning spot to visit along the Icefields Parkway. The historic location has been sensitively and beautifully rejuvenated since its time as Numitjah. Pop into Provisions for lunch if you are hiking Mistaya Canyon or driving from Jasper to Lake Louise. Better yet, attend the Legends of the Rockies Dinner, August 13, with featured guest former park ranger Scott Ward. Usually, you must be a guest at the Lodge to have dinner there, but you can reserve as a non-guest.
recipe of the week: chef paul shufelt’s wedge salad
It’s the season for salads and chef Paul has a winner here. Easy peasy too.
