get ‘em while they’re hot: awn cinnamon bun pop up
Stop by AWN’s (104, 5124 122 Street) pop up, Saturday April 27, to snag some fresh and delicious cinnamon buns and coffee from 10am-2pm. No presale, first come first serve, limited quantity.
new ukrainian cheeses at the italian centre shops
Sample the new Ukrainian cheeses called Ancient Kyiv and Ukrainian at the Italian Centre Shops from 10am–4pm at all four locations, April 26 through April 28. “These cheeses are a first in Canada. With our importer partner, Finica Foods, we take pride in supporting the Ukrainian economy while providing a taste of home for Ukrainian expats in Alberta. Our mission at the Italian Centre is always to foster cultural connections and enhance immigrant experiences one delicious bite at a time,” Ryan Von Eschen, Italian Centre Shop.
checkmate + martin’s lane + hayloft = delicious
Experience two of British Columbia’s most iconic wineries–Martin’s Lane and Checkmate–with a menu to suit by exec chef Paul Shufelt at Hayloft Steak and Fish, (637 Cameron Heights Drive). Special guest is Bram Bolwijn, guest experience manager of Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. Tix: $185/p++.
mother’s day high tea at the butternut tree
Treat Mom to High Tea at the Butternut Tree (101 9707 110 Street), Sunday, May 12, 11am-2pm. Enjoy delicious dishes such as maple bacon scones, smoked trout and lemon madeleines. Tix: $65/p.
make it yourself, with some help from rge rd
RGE RD offers a delicious ingredient package for Mother’s Day Brunch, including house-made maple bacon, a fresh-baked, roasted onion and cheese boule and pork breakfast sausages, $120/package. Pick up at the Butchery (12229 107 Avenue), Saturday, May 11.
three vikings mother’s day brunch
Enjoy both the regular brunch menu and Mother’s Day features (huevos rancheros, chocolate and strawberry- stuffed French toast, plus a special cocktail) at the Three Vikings (10713 124 Street,) on Sunday May 12.
raise a glass to mom at chartier
Mother’s Day Charcuterie brunch at Chartier (102 5012 50 Street, Beaumont) offers optional mimosa flights for $45, and lighter eats for the little ones, May 11-May 12.Tix: $25-$65/p. Seating starts at 9:30am.
chocolate is mom’s true best friend
Join Jacqueline Jacek (Jacek Chocolate Couture) on Saturday, May 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm, for the Tasting & Toasting to Mom Event, a culinary odyssey through Italy at the Creative Hive (16819 111 Avenue). Enjoy Jacek’s Italian Chocolate Collection, cheeses including Fromage Blanc from Lakeside Cheesery and bubbles! Tix: $75/p++.
feast your eyes at the aga mother’s day buffet
Feed your mind at the AGA (2 Sir Winston Churchill Square) Mother’s Day Buffet. Sunday, May 12. Two seatings, includes admission to the Gallery. Tix: from $49-$99/p+
bountiful farmers’ market mother’s day giveaway
Enter to win Bountiful Farmers’ Market (3696 97 Street) artisanal gift basket–fresh fruits, handmade goods, and other local market finds, from May 3-12. Enter here.
knifewear spring garage sale starts may 13
Find discounts on new and rare kitchen knives and great gifts at the Knifewear (10816 Whyte Avenue) Spring Garage Sale, May 13-20. Starts at 8am online, 10am in-store.
yellowstone bourbon donates to the trans canada trail
Yellowstone Bourbon announced a $40,000 donation to the Trans Canada Trail this week. The donation supports the building, maintenance and stewardship of the vast Canadian urban and rural trail network. “We’re so thankful for Yellowstone Bourbon’s support of the Trans Canada Trail,” said Meghan Reddick, interim CEO. “Our work has always prioritized conservation and preservation along Canada’s national trail network, and Yellowstone’s environmental commitments in both Canada and the United States align with that mission so well.”
recipe of the week: lamb kofta
A Middle Eastern-inspired alternative to meatballs. You could use beef or chicken, but try it with lamb, the flavour is amazing.
