awn holiday pop-up this sunday
Noon today is the deadline for pre-orders for AWN’s Christmas pop up this Sunday from noon-2pm sharp. Gravy, gravy kits, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, organic chicken stock, mince tarts, cinnamon buns for Christmas morning. Reserve your goodies here.
new years eve in yeg
Yes, it’s happening! NYE is when restaurants pull out all the stops. We like the looks of these menus. Of course, reservations are essential, click on the images to make yours.
Café Bicyclette offers five celebratory courses by chef Joseph Vuong, with scallops and duck confit and optional wine pairing, $90/p and up. Book here.
Darling’s NYE is five courses with optional wine pairing and an oyster add on, from $85/p. Two seatings, 5pm and 7pm. Book here.
Dancing more your vibe? Dolly’s is having a late night dance party with DJ Kena, ABBA-inspired cocktails by Calliope Draper and Mackenzie Hanna and a small bite menu with a Mediterranean vibe by chef Bri Campbell.
Filistix is closing its downtown location but will re-emerge in the new year as a catering hub and pop-up space. Enjoy your favourite Filistix dishes this NYE, as Ariel, Roel and team offer the last dinner service. It will be a menu of greatest hits of Filistix exploration of Filipino cuisine. Two seatings, 6pm and 8pm, $65/p, book here.
The Marc offers a choice of starters, main and dessert along with an optional wine pairing, $115/p, book here or call 780-429-2828.
out of bounds new years day brunch
Enjoy brunch on New Year’s Day at Out of Bounds, Seatings from 11am-2pm, make a reso here.
new pub in mill creek
Frank’s Community Pub (8815 99 Street) is now open from noon, Tuesday through Sunday. Expect a relaxed vibe with a great selection of beers. The menu? Variations on a grilled cheese theme. It’s super casual, think your grandparent’s basement—no screens, no pool tables, just a welcoming place to have a chat and a drink. Every time I drive by it looks packed, it’s just what the neighbourhood needed.
recipe of the week: chef scott downey’s turkey gravy
Easy and delicious, especially if you cooked the turkey a little ahead of time like chef does.
tomato top100: popowich meat company’s stuffed pork loin
Semi handmade foods are helpful during the holidays when you have less time to shop and prep. Nice to know you can pick up something like stuffed pork loin and have on the table quickly.
