barrel fest is this weekend!
Enjoy unique beers from across Canada, poured by the brewers that make them, at Barrel Fest,1pm-6pm, Saturday, September 13, at Ritchie Park, next to the Ritchie Community League. Every brewery invited devotes effort to barrel-aging and barrel-fermenting, and every beer in the festival has spent time in wood. Tix: from $13/p++.
paint date at sushi café madang
Another Paint Date with Cat Lavender at Sushi Café Madang, 8903 83 Avenue, 2pm, Saturday September 13. Call 587-409-2277 to register.
henry of pelham tasting at chateau louis
Join Daniel Speck of Henry of Pelham at a tasting of their latest releases, 7pm-8:30pm, Monday, September 15. The Speck family have been making great wines in the Niagara region since 1984. Call Adam, 780-452-2337, or email for tickets.
after dark at delavoye
Want to see how chocolate is made? Curious about the bean to bar process? Join the dessert experience and factory tour at the exceptional Delavoye Chocolate Maker (10639 124 Street), from 7:45pm-8:30pm, Wednesday, September 17. Start with a welcome drink, then explore the cacao bean to chocolate journey. Maximum 10 guests, tix: $50/p+.
explore the food and drink of alsace at the marc
The Marc celebrates Alsace with a special menu from Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, October 5. To pair with the menu: a unique cocktail inspired by the region and several delicious Alsation wines. Book your reso here.
wurst party at waldhaus for oktoberfest
One of our favourite dining spots in Banff is Waldhaus, tucked away in the woods behind the Banff Springs. And Octoberfest sounds like a terrific reason to visit—the Waldhaus Wurst Party is happening Saturday, September 20. After a river walk enjoy Bavarian-inspired games, starting at 11am, along with curry wurst, loaded kartoffelpuffer (German potato pancakes), or a Holstein schnitzel sandwich from the all-day outdoor kitchen. Get into the Oktoberfest vibe after your hike: the keg will be tapped at 3pm, with entertainment by a live oompah band, followed by Oktoberfest trivia from 9-10pm, and a DJ and dancing until 1pm. Expect at least one version of the chicken dance. Prost! Book your reso here.
limited edition riverbend carrot loaf at bon ton
Bon Ton Bakery has teamed up with Riverbend Gardens to create a carrot and pumpkin seed loaf. This sourdough bread undergoes a slow 40-hour fermentation. It’s deliciously moist and chewy and filled with sliced carrots and organic pumpkin seeds. Now, that’s a piece of toast. Available Fridays and Saturdays until September 27.
bacon day is back!
Join Irvings Farm Fresh and Hayloft Steak + Fish in celebrating everything pork. Pig roast, charcuterie, live music, auctions, all in support of MS Canada, 6:30pm, Friday, September 26. Tix starting at $116++.
tomato top100: high dough pizza
We love our High Dough! Nominators choose Kim’s Convenience, Baba was a Hippie, Gido was a Rolling Stone and They Call Me Bruce (aka ham and pineapple) as their top choices, but we can’t wait to try the fall special New Chorizons.
recipe of the week: chef abi’s bluejay pepper salad
Kitchen Party 2025 contender chef Abigail López (Everyday Food Company) makes this salad with BC Blue Jay peppers from the Italian Centre but you could make them with regular bell peppers too.
