thanksgiving sunday hours for the bountiful farmers market
Bountiful will close at 2pm, rather than the usual 4pm on Thanksgiving Sunday to give all the vendors time to enjoy the festivities.
octoberfest at otto until october 7
Enjoy Octoberfest at Otto Food and Drink (11405 95 Street), with German beer on special and German food features, until October 7. Prost!
got your tix? kitchen party is october 12
On Thursday October 12, eight Edmonton chefs will vie for the opportunity to compete in the Canadian Culinary Championships next February. The contenders: Levi Biddlecombe, Backstairs Burger; Earl Briones, Birdog; Bri Campbell, Restaurant May; Winnie Chen, Fu’s Repair Shop; JP Dublado, Red Deer Resort and Casino; Doreen Prei, Revera at Glenora Park; Robert Wick, Northern Chicken; Jesse Woodland, Central Social Hall (see photos on the cover). It’s a fun night with great food, live music and the chance to support youth via Musicounts, SpiritNorth and local food charities. Enjoy nibbles by the 2022 champ, chef Serge Belair, and a special tasting of some of Canada’s best wines with David Lawrason at the VIP event. Tix.
heart of the home and gears (greater edmonton animal rescue society)
Don’t forget that in October, Heart of The Home (2539 102 Avenue, 780-705-4928, heartofthehomeyeg.ca) donates $1 from every purchase to GEARS (Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society). There will also be a donation bin in-store, beds, toys, treats and food. And, Emile Henry is on promo in October, 20 per cent off in-stock items. The shop is closed October 9 for Thanksgiving.
wine and candy? yes!
Join Keg N Cork’s (93845 99 Street) Chelsey Bilodeau for some sweet treats at the Halloween Candy & Wine Tasting, 7pm, Friday, October 13. Tix: $35/p++.
recipe of the week: brad’s green beans with wild mushroom sauce
A classic Thanksgiving holiday dish from chef Brad Smoliak.
tomato top100: happy camel’s pita
Their outstanding Israeli-style pita is available in white, whole wheat, caramelized onion and as chips, plus a gluten-free version. No wonder nominators love it. Available at the Bountiful, Old Strathcona and St. Albert Farmers Markets and their shop at 6404–177 Street.
