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rhubarb in cocktails? yes! Rhubarb is not just for crumbles and pie. Try it in a cocktail, like the St. Tropez with cognac, champers and amaro. https://thetomato.ca/tomatoquarantwo/recipes/st-tropez-rhubarb-cocktail
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eau claire’s prairie spirits rock the sf world spirits comp Congratulations to Turner Valley’s Eau Claire Distillery! Their Prickly Pear EquineOx took gold, while Parlour Gin garnered a bronze at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Eau Claire also cleaned up at the 2017 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards, where Parlour was awarded the Consumer Choice Award and a Best in Class Platinum award. EquineOx won silver in its infused/flavoured vodka category. Try the EquineOx, made from a barley-based spirit with southern Alberta prickly pear, in the delicious #No.5 cocktail at Bar Clementine. The Parlour Gin, with its lovely blend of botanicals including juniper, Saskatoon berries and rosehips, is perfect for all your G&Ts this summer.
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Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the thunder? Meet Rod and Sandy Hallet, owners and winemakers of Frankland’s Alkoomi Wines. Alkoomi is considered to be one of Australia’s top 10 value wineries. There may be a few tickets left for the tasting tonight at Keg & Cork (3845 99 Street, $30). Call 780-461-0191 to reserve. On Thursday, June 15, join the Hallets for a winemaker’s dinner at the newly renovated Pack Rat Louie with chef Levi Biddlecombe. Call 780-433-0123 to reserve.
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dad’s day at the juniper café Enjoy a special Dad’s Day brunch, beer and bourbon menu at the Juniper Café. Dishes like wild boar porchetta with crispy polenta, beer-braised brisket hash and pecan French toast with bourbon maple syrup join the regular brunch menu on Sunday June 18 from 10am-3pm. We can’t to try the Rowdy Radler (radler with a shot of gin). Call 780-490-6799 to reserve.
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father’s day at pampa Dad is a carnivore? Keep him happy with the spread at Pampa. Brunch is from 10am-2pm, $29.95; dinner, 4pm-8pm, $49.95, with special prices for the kids. For reservations: http://pampasteakhouse.com/edmonton/2017/05/20/fathers-day/
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schwien & stein Alberta Pork’s next Swine and Dine is Workshop Eatery’s Schwein & Stein, Thursday, June 22. Chef Paul Shufelt partners with Irving’s Farm Fresh Pork, Blindman Brewery, Bench Creek Brewing and Tool Shed Brewing for four delish courses, $65. These dinners are always great value and sell out quickly. Book now! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/schwein-stein-dinner-tickets-35055841967
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party like a québécois at café bicyclette Two celebratory Saint Jean Baptiste Day events at Café Bicyclette (8627 91 Street); June 23, there is a BBQ featuring the deliciously local FUGE Meats topped off with the traditional five-gun salute. On Saturday, June 24, enjoy the Real French Canadian Kitchen Party with a special menu. Book both at 587-524-8090. Café Bicyclette is also extending their Café Happy Hour until 7pm on Sundays, Wednesdays and sunny days for craft beers, wine and shareable snacks.
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Love to cook? Think you’ve got what it takes to win? Sign up for the Canadian Food Championships July21-23, at Taste of Edmonton. http://canadianfoodchampionships.ca/get-involved/compete
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St. Tropez rhubarb cocktail pic courtesy Food & Wine magazine
