taste latin america at taste of edmonton
Paraiso Tropical is plating three delicious Latin dishes at Taste of Edmonton this year—pupusas, pastel de queijo, and quesabirria. Delicious and authentic, that’s hard to beat. Find them at booth #25. For a deeper look into the dishes, visit here. For more on Taste visit here.
Paraiso Tropical Quesa birria at Taste of Edmonton
make it huaraches at southbound brewing
Hugh Victor of Super Amigo Mexican Street Food is making huaraches at Southbound Brewing from July 18-28, during the Epcor Glass of the Sask Chef’s Series—thick handmade corn tortillas with black beans, chicken al pastor, purple cabbage, feta and salsa verde. You could also go home with a cool Glass of the Sask carafe (while supplies last). Want more info on Glass of the Sask and the Chefs Series?
the epic night market is this friday
Check out the Friday night Market at Epic Market (8115 Gateway Blvd) Start in the food hall for a drink and a snack, then wander through the site, complete with food, drink, music and entertainmen. Every second Friday thought the summer including this Friday, July 18. Check it out!
on 83 since 83
Old Strathcona Farmers Market opened its doors in the old bus barns in 1983. To celebrate they are welcoming the community to hang out on 83 Avenue during market hours on four summer weekends. It might be closed to traffic but it’s open for summer fun. Here’s what’s happening: July 19–20: Play On 83—games for all ages; July 26–27: Roll and Stroll On 83—a celebration of all things movement; August 2–3: Paws On 83—for humans and their pets; August 30–31: Around the World On 83—a cultural celebration of global flavours, music and art.
Larder Dinners at RGE RD: North Country Beef, Saturday, July 26; and Reclaim Urban Farms, Saturday, August 23. Farm Dinners in the Field: Riverbend Gardens, Sunday, July 20; and Lakeside Farmstead, Sunday, August 10. Whichever you choose, it will be an unforgettable experience. Tix.
summer southern barbecue series with pitt county bbq
Eat great barbecue, Sunday, July 20, at Odd Company Ritchie during the Ribs & Signature Sandwich Pop Up. On Saturday July 26, find pit master Peter Zukiwski and chef Fillie Lament at the Slow Pour Beer Bar for the Peri Peri Pop Up. Giddy-up!
boualouang swine & dine july 23 and 24
Boualouang has created a special three-course menu featuring Alberta pork for Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24. Enjoy multiple choices for the first and second courses, followed by dessert—chiffon cake with salted egg yolks and pork floss. These dinners are always fun and great value. Tix: $39.95/p+ call 587-416-2202 to reserve.
Boualouang Swine & Dine Pork Larb
tomato top100: fuge salami
The outstanding locally-made cured salami—cacciatore, finocchiona, landjager, soppressata and Spanish chorizo—by Fuge is top-notch, just the thing for your summer charcuterie boards. Check it out!
recipe of the week: fiore di zucca
All the zucchini flowers are peeking out from under the leaves right now. Fry them up Italian-style with this recipe from chef Rosario Caputo.
