rice & mysticism, now at filistix
Don’t miss Rice & Mysticism, chef Earl Brione’s guided journey through pre-colonial Filipinix culture via a spectacular six course tasting menu. The menu is modern, yet guided by generations of myths and methods, especially of Kapampagnan, where chef’s family started out. This is a three-week resto takeover, from January 11-14; January 18-21 and January 25-28, with two seatings available every night. For more info and to book.
time to nominate the best thing you ate last year for the top100
Was it the fantastic carrots in your CSA? Or a dish in a resto? Something from the farmers’ markets? Or a really stupendous cocktail? Make your nomination now: on the website, or on Facebook or Insta.
chef holly hunt, caterer
Need some beautiful trays for catering? A get together, open house, birthday party? Chef Holly Hunt, the bronze medalist at Edmonton’s Kitchen Party now does catering. The vegetable-forward trays experienced at a recent grad party were beautiful and absolutely delicious. Email Holly for more info and a quote.
tomato top100: bagels, especially beb’s bagels
Bagels were a big deal last year and some of the best are the fresh baked Beb’s Bagels, now available for pick up at Meuwly’s. Check Beb’s website for the next bake date.
recipe of the week: awn kitchen’s ivan’s lentil soup
How to beat inflation the kitchen: cook from the pantry and eat seasonally. This lentil soup is cheap, cheerful and absolutely delicious.
