alberta on the plate at the marc
The Marc’s menu for Alberta on the Plate looks delicious! The province-wide celebration of Alberta food is back, August 7-17, with over a dozen YEG restos participating, including The Butternut Tree, Coterie and Three Vikings. Chefs work with their suppliers to showcase Alberta in two- or three-course menus. Find all the menus and the full list of participants at albertaontheplate.com.
sabor fish and chips fridays in august!
First come, first serve, from 11am until they run out! Right out front, at Sabor (10220 103 Street).
give the farms a break
Local farms have been hard hit by the deluge this summer. Here’s how to help out and buy some delicious local food too. Checkout Farmer Mandy’s order page, for free-range chicken and pork, garlic, kale and dill.
summerland’s pamplemousse jus at darling
Pamplemousse Jus takes over the bar at Darling, pouring four wines from 5 ’til late, Wednesday, August 12. Unusual grapes, organic farming, wild fermentation with a refreshingly hands-on approach create playful blends with plenty of personality.
taco nights & summer bites at heart of the home
Enjoy 20 percent off on everything you need for taco night: serving ware, tools and accessories and margarita glasses, of course! At Heart of the Home (12539 102 Avenue). Please note, closed August 16 for the Edm Marathon.
find new brews during brew and banter
Discover your next favourite brew at Brew & Banter: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience at City Cellars (10505 123 Street) from 2pm–5pm. Saturday, August 15. Taste beers from local craft breweries Sea Change, Detention Brewing, Manual Labour, Rival Trade Brewing, Eau Claire Distillery and New Level Brewing Co. Check it out!
there is nothing like a farmstand tour!
Visit Fox Den Farm, Geneva Lake, Little Patch of Heaven, Riverside Ranch and The Farmacy farmstands, 9am-3pm, Saturday, August 15. Home baking, fresh veg and flowers, farm-raised meats and eggs. Cash is king, but some farms do e-transfers.
august giveaways at bountiful
recipe of the week: helen rosner’s tomato tonnato
Peak tomato season is coming soon. Try this dead simple and delicious recipe.
