knifewear donates sharpening fees to water first until october 2
Knifewear (10816 82 Avenue, 587-521-2034, knifewear.com) donates sharpening proceeds to Water First, in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Water First’s focus is water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada. The Knifewear Foundation matches your donation too, so get your knives sharpened! Until October 2.
unicorn juice tasting series starts tonight
The wonderful Joe Gurba from the Vino al Vino agency is offering a unique tasting series at Highlands Liquor (6427 112 Avenue, 780-752-4545, highlandsliquor.ca. Most of the wines imported by Vino al Vino are rare and made in small quantities—here’s your chance to taste, enjoy some snacks and nerd out on the fabulousness of it all. Tastings are tonight, November 3 and December 1. Tix: $40 each.
eiff lunchbox shorts today and friday
The Edmonton International Film Fest wraps up Saturday night, but not before two more Lunchbox Shorts, today and Friday. Tasty and delicious! Visit edmontonfilmfest.com for all the deets. Tix: $15, landmarkcinemas.com.
burgers + pretzels + fahr beer = octoberfest at three vikings
How to welcome fall? With Octoberfest at Three Vikings (10713 124 Street, 780-249-6302). Enjoy schnitzel burgers, Zwick’s pretzels and three beers from Turner Valley’s Fahr Brewery on Saturday, October 1. Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome.
don’t miss growcase for kids
Central Social Hall’s Jesse Kupina is a fan of the Abbottsfield Youth Project (AYP). “AYP is a registered charity that has been supporting at-risk children in north east Edmonton for over 30 years. Their mission promotes the development of effective living skills, the pursuit of healthy lifestyle choices and the connection of families to the community via life skills programs for children (6-12). My business partner Jerry Rota and I grew up in northeast Edmonton and I attended one of the schools AYP supports.”
Central Social Hall’s 7th annual fundraiser for AYP, Growcase, starts at 7pm on Saturday, October 8. Enjoy The Grand Dueling Piano Show, live magic with Ian Pidgeon, tapas, cash bar and silent auction, with hosts Graham Neil and Donovan Workun (so, really, anything could happen). Proceeds support the children of AYP. Tix: $50.
“I believe every child should receive the same opportunities to make it in this world, regardless of background. And I believe in the Abbottsfield Youth Project,” says Jesse. For more information about AYP, visit www.ayp.ca.
tomato top100: tiramisu bistro’s avocado benny
Or, the scallop cremini mushroom hash? Applewood smoked bacon sammie? The whole brunch menu is terrific. Being able to sit outside and enjoy this weather? Even better. Brunch daily from 9am-1pm and on weekends from 9am-4pm. And, check out the Lift Me Up Market after brunch.
recipe of the week: sprouts with brown butter and gochujang
Sprouts are just starting to show up in the farmers’ markets. This recipe by Peter Som is all about the nutty, the savoury and the umami. So good.
