get ready for holiday markets at osfm
The Old Strathcona Farmers Markets has a series of holiday markets every weekend until December 21, then reopens January 3. Don’t forget about The Side Door, open 10am-6pm, Tuesdays-Sundays.
james david christmas collection happening now
Bon bons, cookies, the most amazing fruit cake, pâte de fruits and vina de terta—all sorts of holiday treats by the outstanding pastry chef James Holehouse. Shop the collection here.
sunday roast at nuestra this sunday
November 30’s Sunday Roast features a Mexican theme—chicken with a mole glaze and lots of sides. Each platter is $30, beer wine and dessert are also available à la carte. Sunday Roast happens every second Sunday, from 2pm-6pm, at Nuestra Coffee Shop (7601 112 Avenue). No presales!
get your candid coffee at doughnut party
Doughnut Party is now serving a nifty espresso menu by local roaster Candid Coffee at all three Edmonton locations. Check it out!
three vikings at the yeg christmas market
The YEG XMAS Market at Fort Edmonton Park opens November 29 until December 21. Find Three Vikings at Bill’s Convenience and their hot chocolate hut outside the hangar as well. Yum! All the deets and buy tickets here.
herbal alchemy workshop
Join Caribbean herbalist NiLo for an immersive sensory experience rooted in culture, community, and care. Learn the stories carried by each plant, blend your own custom herbal tea, and close the evening with a nourishing meal from iLand Vybes Jamaican Cafe. From 4pm-6pm, Saturday, November 29, at the iLand Vybes Café (10807 Jasper Avenue). Tix: $65+.
tourtière pre-order sale until november 30
There are a few more days to take advantage of Chartier’s tourtière pre-order special. Buy before the end of the month and save $5; sold frozen.
mixtale + revolution wines = fun night
Enjoy a cozy evening of holiday wines and tapas-style pairings at Mixtale (914 Parsons Road SW), 6:30pm, Friday, December 5. Taste wines from Spain and Italy—and an Australian wine made in Georgian quevri—with wine experts Marcia J Hamm and Michael Fregren. Tix: $49/p+, call 780-399-8210.
annual ukrainian christmas market
The annual Ukrainian Christmas Market is a night market this year, from 4pm-8pm, Saturday, December 6, at the ACUA Gallery, 10554 110 Street. Find beautiful food from the Baltyk Bakery, Culina, Ukrainian Catering and Dobra Kubasa, along with art, crafts and Ukrainian goods. .
wanna make a gnome?
Build a gnome and raise some funds for the Kinette Club of St Albert at the 9th Annual Whoville Christmas Fundraiser, 5:30pm, Thursday, December 11 at the Out of Bounds Banquet Hall. Dinner, auctions, welcome drink and everything you need to make a gnome. Tix: $130/p.
easy peasy, give italian centre gift baskets
Think of a gift loaded with hand selected local treats and European favourites—olive oil, cheeses, pasta. A variety of sizes and themes are available, from gourmet essentials to indulgent luxuries. Order here.
recipe of the week: aligot
Chefs Roger Letourneau and Christine Sandford’s version of the French classic is a tasty oozy delight. Taste more of their delicious Alpine cooking at the Vagabond Alpine Express Pop Up, Thursday-Sunday until January 4. Book here.
