food community stands for ukraine fundraisers part two
The Dinner for Ukraine by chefs Brad Smoliak, Jimmy Shewchuk and Steve Buzak, held at the AGA last Sunday, raised close to $40,000 for the Red Cross Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. Roasti Coffee raised over $10,000 with the Stand for Ukraine coffee project. Confetti Sweets raised over $30,000 via the sale of blue and yellow sprinkle cookies. And now, Cookie Mixes for Ukraine—on their online shop.
The Uproot Food Collective teamed up with the Pierogerie to support Ukrainian families who have been displaced from their homes. They donate all proceeds from sales of the cheddar cheese flavour to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. Expect these to sell out fast!
Awn Kitchen is hosting a four-course dinner with all proceeds to the Red Cross Appeal, 6pm, Sunday March 26, featuring local Alberta producers. Expect delicious Ukrainian family recipes and, of course there will be home-made pyrohy. Tix, $125+, available here.
The Fundraiser for Ukraine War Relief by Metro Cinema and Shumka celebrates Ukrainian culture though film. Dancing on Eggshells, a documentary about the making of Shumka’s Ancestors & Elders, and Don’t Worry, The Doors Will Open, by Ukrainian film maker Oksana Karpovych, screen 7pm, March 22, at the Garneau Theatre. Admission by donation with all proceeds to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Humanitarian Aid Fund, information here.
Donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Or the Red Cross.
To Humane Society International via Humane Society Canada.
the downtown library has a spiffy new kitchen
The downtown public library has built an amazing teaching kitchen and it opens March 16. The idea? To increase knowledge and interest in food literacy and nutrition and build kitchen skills. The space is quite fantastic, with well-equipped stations including induction hobs and food processors. It’s set up for participatory classes and hands-on learning for up to 35 participants. The plan is beginner and intermediate classes taught by local chefs, food people and The Kitchen director Zofia Trebaczkiewicz, an accomplished chef, restaurant owner and baker. It couldn’t be in better hands. Want an invite to the virtual launch? Or to sign up for classes? Visit here.
south by southeast dalla takeover
Three chefs, Addie Raghaven (Meuwly’s), Mai Nguyen (Gourmai) and Kathryn Joel (Get Cooking) are taking over Dalla’s kitchen on Monday, March 28 with a southeast Asian-inspired menu. Expect some big flavours. Drinks by Jenn Kerr (Oui Partake). This is the first in a series. Tix: $20++, include a beverage and three canapes: here.
tomato top100: monsoon’s tandoori lamb
This new bistro on the south side has fans, especially for the tandoori lamb. So delicious.
124 street food walk tours start march 19
Food Walk Tours begin again this spring with a fun tour of the 124 Street area. Eat delish food and check out the murals. The afternoon tour includes Hoang Long, Woodshed Burgers and the Versailles Café. Or the evening tour: visit Grand Cafe Bistro, Frida Urban Taqueria and Woodshed BurgersTix, from $55 here, until April 9.
antinori wine dinner at nineteen st albert
Four courses by head chef Rino Lam with wine pairings selected by Simon Turpin, brand manager, Marchesi Antinori on Monday, March 28. Doors, 6pm, dinner 7pm. Tix: $159++ here, call 780-569-1819.
