downtown dining week until April 25
There are a few more days to get yourself downtown for delicious brunches, lunches and dinners for take-out (and patio dining, if applicable). It’s a good deal too—with menus ranging from $20-$65. Have lunch at Rosewood Foods; savoury tempura and udon at Let’s Grill Sushi and Izakaya and don’t miss the outstanding cipolle crostini at Dalla Tavola Zenari. Check out all the menus and make your resos for pick-up here.
make some bread and support local theatre at bread & circus
Firefly Theatre & Circus have teamed up with Get Cooking for a virtual cooking class and performance fundraiser hosted by Firefly co-founders Annie Dugan and John Ullyatt. Several circus artists will be joining—Kristi Wade (Australia), Kadri Hansen (Estonia), Billy Kidd (UK), Mackenzie Baert (Greece), Ross Travis (USA), Martin Varallo (Quebec), Eliza Lance (Quebec) and Patrick Chan (Calgary) along with Marla Albiston, Normand Boulé, Lyne Gosselin and Stephanie Gruson from Edmonton. Music by Le Fuzz and Rabbit Three. It’s a don’t miss—buy tickets here.
attention restaurants!
Registration is now open for the Alberta on the Plate Dine Around. This year local breweries and food trucks can take part too. It’s free to join, find all the deets here.
order to go and dine on the patio at the marc
Doris at the Marc tells us that they plan to have staff on the patio on sunny days. Not offering a full menu, but, when you pick-up your to go order, you could enjoy it on the patio with a glass of wine or a beer. Civilized!
improve the wi fi at capital care
The pandemic exposed a lot of things including the poor Wi Fi at some of the centres, making it even harder for residents to connect with loved ones. The Capital Care Foundation is holding a 50/50 raffle with the goal of raising $20,000 to improve the connections. Visit here to buy tix.
