chartier is closing
Chartier is closing at the end of September. This is sad news for all the fans of this wonderful spot on Beaumont’s main street. This modest and welcoming restaurant was a perennial on the Tomato Top100. We will miss the delicious food and drink they served and the atmosphere they created over the past eight years. Since they announced it earlier this week, “the outpouring of support has been incredible,” says Sylvia Cheverie, co-owner.
The news reminds us that while running a restaurant has always been hard, it’s even worse now. “It’s unsustainable. Flour has tripled, salt had quadrupled,” says Sylvia. “Our utilities are $4000, 5000 a month. Interest rates, we are paying more just to exist. Everything had gone up far quicker than the consumer is willing or able to support.” It’s not just Chartier. “Other independent restaurant owners across the country are seeing the same things, and it’s an industry wide problem that needs to be solved.” There is still time for one last experience at Chartier. Make a reservation here.
the glenora public night market is happening friday!
The final Public Night Market of the summer is happening on the High Street, 5pm-11pm, Friday, August 25. Enjoy the handpicked assortment of vendors and vibrant DJ sets in a summer block party ambiance. Check out the neighbouring businesses too, like Heart of the Home and Partake. Tix.
eat your vegetables at this smokey bear dinner
Smokey Bear and Vino al Vino Imports are doing it again, pairing delish veg from Fifth Gen Gardens with minimalist wines from Vino al Vino Imports. Five courses, $55 with an optional pairing of five wines, $45 (order the wines, they are fantastic) on Sunday, August 27. Reserve.
they wrote a book!
Twyla Campbell and Dan Clapson have written a wonderful cookbook: an ode to prairie ingredients and prairie cooking. The launch of Prairie: Seasonal Farm-Fresh Recipes Celebrating the Canadian Prairies (Appetite by Random House) is at OTTO (11405 95 Street) from 6-10pm, Wednesday, August 30. Tix: $40, include a signed cookbook and canapes.
charcuterie board principles with bill medak
Color de Vino’s roving sommelier, Bill Medak, will help you find the right wines for your cheese and salumi and help you taste why they work. The ticket price includes food, wine pairings, tasting notes, and plenty of great ideas for your next dinner party, 6:30-8pm, Wednesday, August 30. Tix: $30+.
cantine lunae at royal glenora
Taste the beautiful wines of Liguria’s Cantine Lunae with a terrific menu by exec chef Steve Buzak at the Royal Glenora Club (11160 River Valley Road) 6pm, Wednesday, September 13. The long table, family-style dinner features antipasti, followed by six courses, including dessert. Tix: $159++ non-members.
tomato top100: fu’s repair shop’s crazy rich rice noodles
Fu’s likes to have fun with our ideas about Chinese restaurants, but nominators take these noodles seriously, seriously tasty that is.
recipe of the week: daniel costa’s fava bean salad
Fresh favas are at the markets now. Chef Costa’s salad is an easy and delicious way to eat them.
