back to bar bricco. yaay!
The beloved Bar Bricco (10347 Jasper Avenue, 780-424-5588, corso32group.com) has reopened. We can’t wait to see the redesign and enjoy the best focaccia (and negronis) in town. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm.
le creuset classic kettles on sale at heart of the home
Check out a terrific sale—Le Creuset kettles at Heart of The Home (2539 102 Avenue, 780-705-4928, heartofthehomeyeg.ca). Both coloured (carbon steel finished with chip-resistant porcelain enamel) and stainless-steel classic kettles are 25 per cent off. Ideal for induction stoves too. The Zwilling Knife sharpening clinic is happening September 29.
need garlic? do the garlic for stars fundraiser
Mandy at Meadow Creek Farms has partnered with Stars for the garlic harvest this year—$5 from each $30 bundle of garlic (Persian Star Garlic and Matthew’s Zest) goes to support Stars and the critical care they provide. Order here or call 780-650-2047. Pick up at the Gathering Place Co-op, Waskatenau or the High Level Diner, Edmonton. For more info on Stars visit stars.ca.
want to know more about agave spirits (not just tequila)?
Join mixologist Xavier Aleba and The Beverage Collective to learn more. Taste NODO Tequilana Blanco, Mezcal El Occidental, Raicilla La Venenosa and Sotol La Higuera and enjoy four cocktails that highlight these unique spirits paired with delectable appetizers. At EPIC Downtown, 10344 105 Street, Saturday, September 9 at 7pm. Tix: $75/p+.
pere ventura wine tasting at bin 104
Taste the delicious Cava and Priorat wines made by Pere Ventura Family Wine Estates at BIN 104 (5454 Calgary Trail, www.bin104.com) at 6:30pm, Monday September 11. Enjoy sparkling wines and two bold reds with a selection of light snacks with special guest, export manager, Hortense Capelle. Tix: $40/p+, email info@bin104.com, or call 780-436-8850.
two fun tastings at keg n cork in september
Find the wines to transition from summer sippers to fall faves at the Summer Wine’d Down with Chelsey Bilodeau, 7pm, Friday, September 15. Tix: $35/+.
Join Craig Douglas and Bearded Dave from Rare Drams for a delicious evening of whisky, at the Rare Drams Whisky Tasting, 7pm, Thursday, Sept 21. Tix: $45/p+.
Both tastings are at Keg n Cork (3845 99 Street, 780-461-0191).
nosh fest is back!
Enjoy over 80 food and beverage vendors, from sauerkraut to gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based meals and local distilleries, September 16 from 10am-5pm and September 17 from 11am-4pm at the Strathcona County Community Centre. Visit whollyhandmade.com for all the deets.
tomato top100: otto’s currywurst
Among all the delish sausages at Otto food & drink, the curry wurst is most beloved by nominators. But, if by chance it’s not on the menu when you go, rest assured the bregenwurst or the maple sage or the andouille are worth your attention.
recipe of the week: chef brione’s heirloom cauliflower
Lots of great fall recipes from this year’s Kitchen Party contenders. Let’s start with chef Earl’s roasted cauliflower dish. It’s colourful and delicious!
