juu.ku is now open!
Juu.Ku, chef Andrew Fung’s ode to the flavours of his Hong Kong childhood, is now open. It’s a dream of a room, lush and intimate, with spectacular art by Tim Okomura. Highlights from the opening: the crispy sushi bite with spicy tuna, king salmon and ponzu sauce (we predict this is the new tuna twist); the lamb sui mah with chili oil and sweet soy glaze; hanging out at the sushi bar with chefs Jack Lee and Hiroyasu Kitaura. Open daily with dim sum from 10am on the weekends. Absolutely delicious food in a stylish atmosphere right next door to XIX in Terwillegar (5944 Mullen Way). Check it out!
Chef/co-owner Andrew Fung and manager Ashley Jones
blooms on 7 seedling sale on this weekend
Pick up annuals like delphiniums, yarrow, cosmos, snapdragons—all the beautiful flowers for a cutting garden—as well as herbs, some perennials and dahlia tubers at the Blooms on 7 Flower Farm (51553 RGE RD 225A, Sherwood Park) seedling sale. It’s on this weekend, Saturday 1pm-7pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
now, this is a book club
Picture this: a four-course set menu at Chartier, inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Chartier describes the menu as ‘a nod to Bourdain’s signature dishes, along with inspiration from our own core food memories.’ The Read Eat Drink book pairing dinner, Chartier’s third collaboration with the Daisy Chain Book Co, also includes a private shopping party at Daisy Chain, reception cocktail, and a reading of favourite snippets from the book. Tix: $80/p+ ($5/tix donated to In The Weeds YEG). Buy a copy of Kitchen Confidential at the Daisy Chain bookshop and receive a voucher for a loaf of sourdough!
spier wine farm dinner at rge rd
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, in South Africa’s Western Cape wine region, is known for its regenerative approach and historic cellars (the farm was established in 1692) as well as delicious and approachable wines. Special guest is the international sales manager Anthony Van Schalkwyk. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres plus a multi-course dinner with six wines, 6pm, Tuesday, June 3. Tix: $165/p all in.
art on the block at the aga
AGA’s Art on the Block 2025 Empowered showcases women artists’ talent, creativity and resilience. The action starts with the three-course long table dinner and carries on with the AOTB party, Saturday, June 7, 6pm.
steak masters at chop sherwood park
You have until June 8 to experience Steak Masters at Chop in Sherwood Park (901 Pembina Road). Showstoppers on the menu by exec chef Steven Clark; carpaccio with smoked tallow aioli and capers, the 40-ounce Tomahawk and the 28-day dry-aged NY strip. The surprize banger? The banoffee bread pudding—bananas, caramel, rum—yum. “Steak Masters gives our chefs a chance to show off a bit, elevate menus and identify items we might want to feature regularly,” says Brett Wills, Chop’s director of marketing. The menu is available at all Chop Steakhouses across the country.
faber vineyard dinner at the butternut tree
Taste six exceptional wines paired with a terrific menu by The Butternut kitchen team, 6pm, Monday, June 16. The highly regarded Faber vineyard was founded by John Griffiths and Jane Micallef in 1997 in Swan Valley, close to Perth, where Verdelho, Shiraz and Brown Muscat are traditional varieties. Special guest is co-owner and winemaker, John Griffiths, on his first trip to Canada. Tix: $185/p+
vagabond has a new summer home
Enjoy the great flavours and relaxed vibe of chefs Roger Letourneau and Christine Sandford’s Vagabond Summer Bistro in the new summer location: Under the High Wheel (8135 102 Street). Thursdays to Sundays from 6pm, starting June 20. No resos, walk-in only, easy peasy.
tomato top100: bar henry’s uovo tonnato
The devilled eggs that all others aspire to. Nominators also lived the Millie, Bar Henry’s concept of a Milano-style grilled cheese and the Gilda Siciliana. Hard to go wrong with anything on this menu, along with a glass of wine.
recipe of the week: chef kaelin whittaker’s rhubarb muffins
The rhubarb is early and so tasty this year. Enjoy the bounty with this simple muffin recipe. We have dozens of delicious rhubarb recipes at thetomato.ca. Dive in!
