These two have style— Andrew Borley (The Volstead Act) and Mike Scorgie (Nomad Food Truck ) celebrate the start of construction of their restaurant Woodwork in the McLeod Building by throwing a party! Saturday, April 13, 8pm, $10 admission includes food at the Rossdale Brewery, 9843 100 Street. Expect cool cocktails, tasty food and live soul music courtesy of The Turtlenecks, and feats of strength. RSVP here.
Enjoy a three-course table d’hote menu at Massimo’s Italian Kitchen (5012 104A Street, 780-439-4869), Wednesday, April 17 featuring Tuscan-inspired antipasti with polenta crostini; Alberta beef ragout on pappardelle; pork tenderloin with guanciale (pork cheek) followed by dolci with vin santo. Dinner will be prepared by Koema Francheschi, $35/person, not including wine, tip, or tax. Reservations: 780-439-4869.
Two of our favourite chefs are moving on. Murrieta’s exec Shane Chartrand is now behind the stove at Von’s Steakhouse & Oyster Bar. We’re very interested to see what Shane will get up to in his new kitchen. Andrew Ihasz, exec chef of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, moves to the brand new #yeg Renaissance, opening shortly. The hotel is owned and operated by Edmonton-based Platinum Investment Group, and is the first Renaissance-branded hotel in Alberta.
There are still a few tix available for the Sorrentino‚Äôs Garlic¬†Stomp, Saturday, April 20. The fun night of dinner (including¬†garlic and non-garlic dishes) and dancing supports the expansion¬†of the Sorrentino‚Äôs Compassion House. To book: 780-474-6466.¬†Visit Sorrentino’s for the full¬†schedule of garlic events until May 11.
Enjoy the Cave Spring Riesling dinner at The Marc, Sunday April 14. The menu looks to be a stellar match for the elegant wines of this top-notch Niagara estate: scallop ceviche, foie gras torchon, pork belly, duck breast, cheese and chocolate to finish. Call the Marc to book: $125, 780-429-3838.
Enjoy Stawnichy pyrohy, Kickin’ Ash bison along with refreshing Peller Estates wines and Molson brews at Grapes Grains and Grub, a fundraiser for the Capital Care Foundation. The evening is hosted by Jackie Rae Greening and Kelly McClung; 5pm, Thursday, April 18 at the Royal Alberta Museum (12845 102 Avenue) $50/ticket.