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meuwly’s for mama’s day
Meuwly’s (10706 124 Street) is offering several different charcuterie platters for Mother’s Day—the Carnivore, the Deluxe and the Connoisseur, $55-$85. Call the store for more info, 587-786-3560, or, place your order here: https://forms.gle
a spring tasting menu at the butternut tree
Chef Scott Downey’s spring tasting menu, 15 courses featuring all the fresh tastes of the season—unexpected edibles such as cherry blossoms, nettles, cattails, maple flowers and leaves, as well as halibut, fiddleheads, lamb and ramps—is available on Wednesday, May 15. Tix: $140/p+, call 780-760-2271 to make a reso.
teachers appreciation at the bon ton bakery
The Bon Ton Bakery donates bread for school meal programs and supports school fundraisers. This month it’s all about the teachers, who receive a 20 per cent discount during the entire month of May, on all goods made in store, including coffee. Woo hoo! Lunch sandwich making just got a whole lot easier.
love rosé?
Join fellow rosé lovers at the Rosé in May Fundraiser for the Edmonton Food Bank, Thursday, May 16, 5pm-8pm at Aligra Wine and Spirits in West Edmonton Mall (8882 170 Street, 780-483-1083). Wear something pink and enjoy light snacks while sampling over 20 rosés. Donations at the door.
spring rolls and such
Learn to make spring rolls and a few other delish Vietnamese-style appetisers at an ACTO cooking class, 6pm, Thursday, May 16. Classes are held at the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, 10035- 105 Street. Tix: $65/p+, www.atcoblueflamekitchen.com
barolo in the west end
We are big fans of the wines of Piedmont producer, Claudio Viberti. You can meet him and taste the wines at the Viberti Dinner at XIX (5940 Mullen Way) Thursday, May 23, 6pm. Five wines with four courses by chef Andrew Funger. Yum! Tix: $95/p++, call 780-395-1119 to book.
124 street farmers market this week!
The 124 Street Grand Market debuts this week on Thursday night at 124 Street and 108 Avenue from 4pm. Don’t know exactly which vendors will be there, but expect food trucks, entertainment and some fine local businesses.