what was the best thing you ate or drank last year?
Was it an exceptional main dish? Something from a farmers’ market? An exquisite Alberta-made spirit or beer? Let us know! Nominations close Friday, January 24.
blindman brewery valentine’s dinner
Blindman releases the 2025 edition of their award-winning Dwarf Sour Cherry Fruited Saison at a Valentine’s Dinner. Enjoy five-courses by chef Luis Clavel, paired with Blindman beers, 6pm, Friday, February 14 in a cool setting at the brewery. Tix: $175/p+.
valentine’s dinner at rge rd
There may be just a few spots left for the eight-course extravaganza with optional beverage pairings at RGE RD. Tix: $164/p+.
valentine’s weekend at out of bounds
Enjoy a four-course menu by exec chef Julia Kundera—amuse bouche, salad, with choice of mains and dessert (and yes, one is of the chocolate variety). Book from 5pm on both Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, with a chance to win a trip to Vegas. Tix: $85/p++.
there will be flying canoes
One of the best events of the winter schedule starts Wednesday, January 29. The Mill Creek Ravine comes alive with the reimagining of the Flying Canoë Volant, the French Canadian/First Nations legend, with art, storytelling and interactive games. Meanwhile, at Café Bicyclette, find the cabaret, a cosy outdoor patio with dj, maple taffy and food trucks. It’s a terrific weekend of delicious cultural happenings, check it out!
taste and concoct at amaromania
Join award-winning bartender Calliope Draper for a skills lab on non-alcoholic amari, 6:15pm, Sunday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 4 at Spilt Mocktail Bar (11909 Jasper Avenue). Bonus: learn to make your own non-alcoholic artichoke amaro. Tix: $90/p++.
happy sixth birthday garneau block
Taste selections from the Garneau Block portfolio at a special 6th anniversary tasting at Sherbrooke (1819 St. Albert Trail), 6pm, Thursday, February 20. Tix: $45/p++.
recipe of the week: lemon chicken tray bake
An easy and frugal Greek-style dish with lively lemon, perfect for a casual dinner.
