beautiful gift ideas from amy dixon
Local artist Amy Dixon makes the most wonderful holiday gift kits. The Art of Cozy Gift Box contains the glorious 2026 Art Calendar, with 12 different removable prints; your choice of an 8×20 fine art print; a Villager Puzzle of Kicking Horse Mountain and a Plein Air candle. Wow! Limited availability, $125, order here.
meet wine legend james sichel
Don’t miss this tasting at the Sherbrooke Tasting Room, 6 pm, November 4. Imagine the stories, from six generations of wine-making artistry in Bordeaux. This promises to be spectacular evening. Tix, $65/p++.
hop on the alpine express with vagabond
Join your favourite vagabonds, chefs Christine Sandford and Roger Letourneau, on the Alpine Express, departing November 6. Discover the flavours of the European alpine—the Italian Alps, the Dolomites, the Bavarian Alps and the Vosges Mountains—reimagined with Canadian ingredients. The à la carte menu? Think cozy—fondue, beechwood-smoked raclette. And don’t miss the Preserves Trolley loaded with all the tasty accompaniments by Lessig Ferments. Can’t wait for it to snow. Thursday to Sundays, 6-11pm, November 6-January 4 at Under the High Wheel (8135 102 Street). Walk (or snowshoe) in or make a reso.
butternut’s homage to fermentation dinner
The Butternut Tree’s head chef Bryce Wyman is moving on to new adventures across the pond in the new year. But, before he goes, there is one last amazing dinner. Fermented Farewell an Ode to Edmonton is both a culinary tribute to the inspiration and growth he found at The Butternut Tree and an exploration of fermentation—from the earthy depth of koji to the brightness of kombucha, 6pm, Monday, November 10. Tix: $95/p++ with optional beverage pairings, visit here to book.
chili cook-off for the playground
Enjoy a bowl of delicious chili for $10, with all proceeds benefiting the playground rebuild at St Pius School. Chefs Doug Robertson and Chris McMaster, along with local celebrity chefs and TGP Wholesale Market customers and staff, will go head-to-head to showcase their best chili recipes at the TGP Wholesale Market Chili Cook-Off, 11:30am-2:30pm, Saturday, November 13. Children from St. Pius School will present their handmade trophies to the chili winners.
124 street lights up during all is bright
Kick off the season with a night of winter celebration—live music, winter activities, food and community magic at All is Bright on November 15, from 4-8 pm on 124 Street between 107 Avenue and 109 Avenue. Then, from November 15–22, explore immersive illuminated art installations lighting up 124 Street and area, every night from 4-8pm.
winterval on 104 street
Winterval is happening Saturday, November 22. Join the celebration as 104 Street comes alive with lights, music, winter patios and festive cheer. For all the deets, visit here.
tomato top100: tokyo noodle shop’s hot geisha roll
The hot geisha roll is beloved by regulars at this bijou Whyte Ave spot.
recipe of the week: chef jason greene’s scallops with pumpkin sauce
Buy a local pumpkin at the farmer’s market and make this tasty dish!
