good goods co joins little brick family
The wonderful Good Goods Co has joined forces with the River Valley Hospitality collection to create even more reasons to visit Riverdale. Little Brick, Dogpatch and Bread + Butter have helped revitalize the historic Edmonton river valley community. “This is more than a shopping destination,” says Nina Karpoff, co-founder of Good Goods. “It’s a celebration of community, local talent, and the vibrancy of Edmonton.” Find Good Goods Co in Little Brick (10004 90 Street).
Left to right Jay Downton, Carmen Winkler, Aga Wajda-Plytta and Nina Karpoff
meadow creek farms holiday meat packages available now
Mandy Melnyk of Meadow Creek Farms offers holiday meat packages—a terrific and practical gift or an ideal way to fill the freezer before the holidays—whole chickens, packages of thighs or breasts, bone-in hams, sausages and bacon. And they can deliver. Check out the various hand-raised meats on offer. As Mandy says, ‘Really good meat brings joy.”
color de vino’s holiday open house is this weekend!
Color de Vino’s Holiday Open House walk-around tasting is Saturday, November 30, from 1pm-5pm. Taste a variety of wines and enjoy a few snacks while you choose your holiday bottles. Reserve your spot here.
christmas dinner to go at belgravia hub
Belgravia Hub has debuted two lovely Christmas dinner take-out packages, for individual diners or family-style for eight to 10. They both look delicious. Order by December 16 and pick up December 24 between noon and 5pm. Bonus! Get 10 per cent off if you order by December 10. Call 780-756-3344 to order.
it’s time to order your meuwly’s ham or smoked turkey
The absolutely delicious smoked ham and turkey from Meuwly’s are now available to pre-order. Find all the deets (sizes, prices, pick-up times, cooking instructions) here.
aligra wine & spirits christmas open house
Aligra’s Christmas Open House is Wednesday, December 4, from 5pm-8pm. Not only is it a great opportunity to try something new, all purchases that night are 10 per cent off. Register here.
christmas at the castle
Christmas is something to experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs, from the monumental Christmas tree in Mount Stephen Hall, lavishly decorated in a CP Railway vintage travel theme by Edmonton’s Cory Cristopher, to all the special events and activities—gingerbread house decorating, holiday crafts or walks in the woods. It’s magical. Book the Christmas at the Castle package or enjoy up to 30 per cent off rates at all Fairmont Hotels & Resorts from December 6 until June 30, during the Black Friday promo. Must be booked by December 3.
ukrainian christmas market is december 7!
Don’t miss this year’s Ukrainian Christmas Market by the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, featuring Ukrainian food, arts, crafts and gifts. Local vendors include Baba’s Fine Bistro, Don’ya Kitchen, Friends of the Ukrainian Village, Prairie Garlic Farm, Sandy’s Homemade Goodies, Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage and Widynowski’s Sausage House. Saturday, December 7 at the ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique (10554 110 Street) from 11am-3pm.You can even preorder food to pick up at the Market.
chef o’reilly’s little white schoolhouse dinner
Experience dining at a charming St Albert landmark at chef David O’Reilly’s Little White Schoolhouse Dinner—four festive courses paired with wine, Saturday December 14. David O’Reilly is an Irish-born chef now living in St Albert, who has just recently started a private chef business. Proceeds to the Jessica Martell Foundation. Tix: $160/p+, sign up here.
royal glenora club’s festive brunch
Occasionally the Royal Glenora Club opens its doors to the public for very special events. The Festive Buffet Brunch is one of those occasions. Discover an absolutely stupendous brunch by exec chef Steve Buzak and team while enjoying Christmas carolling by Belle Canto, Sunday, December 22. See the menu and book here.
hospital food? not a chance!
We are big fans of the Edmonton Meals on Wheels organization and the work they do, providing tasty and nutritious meals for those who can’t cook or get out to eat. This year they offer a Meals on Wheels 2025 calendar featuring images of delightful dishes from their exec chef Jason Wild. Due to the postal strike, they are unable to mail out, but you can pick up downtown, 11111 103 Avenue. The minimum cost of $5 allows anyone to buy a calendar. “Of course, we’d welcome larger donations, but we’re also wanting to provide the community with a relatively accessible and affordable gift,” Joelle Fagan, communications coordinator, Edmonton Meals on Wheels. Don’t need a calendar? Make a donation anyway. Meals on Wheels needs our help
tomato top100: art of charcuterie boards
These charcuterie and cheese boards are delicious works of art
recipe of the week: leanne’s pickled grapes
Just the thing for a cheese board and Leanne Smoliak’s recipe couldn’t be simpler.
