boxer rooftop is open!
Get a whole new perspective of the south side from the stunning Boxer Rooftop (10315 83 Avenue.) Enjoy margaritas, tacos (and Okie Dokie Smokies Mexi-dogs) and tequila up on the roof, rain or shine due to the cool futuristic modular domes. Open 5-10pm, call 780-760-4567 for resos or take a chance on a walk-in. Or, book an event to have it all to yourself.
new sandwich feature at beb’s
Beb’s Bagels has a new feature sandwich this week: the Mortadella, with a house-made spinach and artichoke cream cheese, plus gremolata and pistachios on a Beb’s bagel. Fresh bagels are also available Wednesday-Saturday; to be sure, pre-order your bagels for pick-up at the location of your choice; Beb’s Bagels on Whyte, Candid Coffee Highlands, Meuwly’s and at Relish in the Ritchie Market.
alberta circus arts festival is back!
We are huge fans of the Alberta Circus Arts Festival, June18-21 in the French Quarter. The dynamic mix of ticketed performances, workshops and community family-friendly events give us an opportunity to experience world-class contemporary circus. Highlights: North x NorthWest, Thursday, June 18; 5@Cirque, Circus Happy Hour at Cafe Bicyclette, 5pm-7pm, Friday, June 19; Cirque Kikasse’s converted beer truck spectacular, Santé!, 2pm, Sunday, June 21. We are so fortunate to have Firefly Theatre & Circus who bring us this fantastic weekend every year. Brava! Tix, full schedule and info.
zoo brew is happening this summer
Over 25 breweries, including Blind Enthusiasm, Campio, Koselig by Alberta Ale Works and Sea Change, plus food trucks and street performers are on hand at the Edmonton Valley Zoo (13315 Buena Vista Road) Zoo Brew, all to benefit Project Carnivora—refurbishing Canadian lynx and snow leopard habitats (under construction). Enjoy a stroll through the zoo or get interactive with meerkat beer pong and otter feedings. Enjoy Zoon Brew on Saturdays, June 20, July 18 and August 21. Tix: $33.50/p.
what dad loves
If your Dad is a carnivore, there is nothing better. Treat him to a three-course Prime Rib Dinner, with Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, gravy (au jus) and veg, plus salad and dessert at Out of Bounds. Tix: $65/p+, reservations are available from 5pm.
italian dinner at acero
Enjoy a lovely Italian-inspired dinner at Acero (240 Baseline Rd, Sherwood Park) 5:30pm, Thursday, June 25. Some terrific wines will be poured with the menu, including Le Pupille Morelino di Scansano, Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico and the Tassinaia from Castello del Terriccio. Tix: $110/p++ 5:30pm, Thursday, June 25.
summer solstice music at mimi
The Edmonton Chamber Music Society offers the Summer Solstice Music Festival, from Wednesday, June 17 to Monday, June 22. Of special note is a night at Mimi, featuring Gabrielle Després, violin; Angela Chan, violin; Samuel Rosenthal, viola and Bryan Cheng, cello, at 7pm and 7:30pm. Cover charge is $15, Thursday, June 18. For more info.
the vagabond pop ups pizza parlour at overflow
Vagabond Pop-Ups is transforming Overflow Cafe (8135 102 Street) into a neighbourhood pizzeria, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, from 6pm. Enjoy fermented sourdough pizzas, seasonal sides and desserts. Tix: $12/p gets you a seat and a glass of bubbles.
recipe of the week: la vignerola (spring asparagus stew)
Asparagus season is ending soon. Celebrate it with a delicious vegetable stew and drink the Sattlerhof Sauv Blanc with it. Substitute any fresh new spring veg for artichokes and dust the top with some lemony breadcrumbs, with lemon zest, garlic and grated Parm.
