July 5

Don’t miss the High Street Summer Block Party July 6, from 10am-4pm on 102 Avenue and 125 Street. Enjoy food trucks, shopping, music and fun.
farmdinnerRge Rd’s Farm Dinner Series is now filling up: Prairie Gardens on July 6, July 20, and August 24; Nature’s Green Acres, August 2; and a Riverbend Gardens dinner is TBA. Call 780-447-4577 to book.
On Wednesday, July 9 there is a Spanish Wine Dinner at Madison’s Grill (Union Bank Inn, 10053 Jasper Avenue, 780-401-2222). Reception, 6pm, dinner, 7pm; tickets $100/person inc tax and grat, call 780-401-2222 for reservations.
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There are a few spots left for Prova, Daniel Costa and Nicole Weinkauf’s Tuscan Tasting evening at Bar Bricco, Sunday July 27. Tickets $80, reserve.
the-wine-roomCraving bubbles? Look no further. The Wine Room (10525 Jasper Avenue 780-756-7666) is now using the unique Perlage system which keeps sparkling wines at peak drinking after opening. Bubbles ranging from San Venanzio Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut, California’s Thomas George Pinot Noir Brut Rosé, Agusti Torello Mata Kripta Gran Reserva Cava, and from Champagne, Pommery Brut Royal and Krug Grande Cuvee are now available by the glass. Woo hoo!
rostizadoWe’re looking forward to the opening of Rostizado the new project in the Mercer Warehouse by the Tres Carnales dudes, especially because one of our favourite cooks, Jesse Chalmers, will be behind the stoves. Jesse, brother of Ben (corso 32) has had a long-standing interest, let’s say love affair, with the diverse cuisine of Mexico. Now he’ll get to explore them and we’ll get to enjoy the results. We’re hearing July 19 is opening date.
St Albert residents have been keeping a secret: Privada wine and tapas (100-21 Perron Street, St. Albert, 780-569-5479), open Wednesday through Sunday for wine and delicious small plates — loved the confit duck cassoulet and beautiful house-made coppa, elk pastrami and duck prosciutto. Farrow (8422 109 Street, 780-757-2600).
craftbeer_posterCraft Beer Market (10013 101A Avenue, 780 424-2337) Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring Yellowhead Lager; July 30 6pm. Tickets, $60.
The Glass Monkey (5842 111 Street, 780-760-2228) has taken away the short-of-funds excuse for not going out on a weeknight by offering budget-friendly specials — all wines under $40 are half price on Mondays; wings are half price on Wednesdays, and on Wednesday and Thursdays a pint of draught beer is $2 off between 3:30 and 5:30. Enjoy it all on their relaxed 24-seat patio, six days a week, closed Tuesdays.