Here’s to 32 years of EAT, DRINK, STINK!
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by Mary Bailey
14h ago
Did you know that the Sorrentinos’ Garlic Fest has raised $5,895,000 for The Stollery Children’s Hospital, The Lois Hole Hospital, The Campaign for Prostate Health, The Buchanan Parkinson’s Centre, and Sorrentino’s Compassion House? Wow! This year, the 32nd Annual Garlic Fest supports Alberta Lung’s Breathing Space facility, the first of its kind in Canada. Garlic Fest Wine Dinner Week starts Tuesday, April 9 at Sorrentino’s Century Park. Each dinner, with exec chef Alberto Alboreggia, features wines from the Chloe Wine Collection, along with guest somm Dwayne Bayda. Sorrentino’s West dinner i ..read more
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It’s Downtown Dining Week!
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
There are fantastic menus and great deals at over 60 downtown restaurants—ramen shops, pubs, burgers, pasta. Highlights: Bar Bricco is joining the fun for the first time with dinner ($65, and yes it includes the focaccia); Bundok offers a two-course lunch, $25. The Marc’s $25 lunch is also two courses, and dinner is the popular pork schnitzel (two courses, $35). Central Social Hall’s $25 lunch or brunch and $50 dinner includes a welcome drink, and Sabor offers a three-course dinner, $65. This is the time to revisit an old fave or try something new, until March 31. Find all the menus here. The ..read more
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Beer School with chef Andrew Cohen and butcher Chris McNally
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Learn to cook with beer with chef Andrew Cowan (Lux Steakhouse) and Chris McNally (NAIT Butcher Program) International BeerFest’s Beer School starting at 6:45pm, Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. Get tix and see the full sched here. The post Beer School with chef Andrew Cohen and butcher Chris McNally appeared first on The Tomato ..read more
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Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts’ Easter Market is this Saturday!
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
This long-standing Ukrainian community tradition features delicious food, art, crafts, gifts and clothing by local artisans and home-based shops. Look for Baba’s Fine Bistro, Baltyk Bakery, Prairie Garlic Farm, Pysanka by Paul and Ukraine’s Kitchen, from 11am-3pm, Saturday, March 23 at the ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique (10554 110 Street). The post Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts’ Easter Market is this Saturday! appeared first on The Tomato ..read more
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Two amazing dinners with Barbaresco’s Guiseppe Cortese
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Giuseppe Cortese crafts some of Piedmont’s most sought-after wines using their profound respect and knowledge of the Barbaresco terroir and long-held family traditions. The wines are born in the natural amphitheater between the Rabajà hill and the Trifolera hill. Most of the Nebbiolo vineyards are on the Rabajà hill—its calcareous soil and excellent exposure create one of the greatest Barbaresco Nebbiolo Crus. The winegrowing tradition is carried on by Giuseppe’s children, Pier Carlo and Tiziana, and son-in-law Gabriele. The first Cortese dinner is Saturday, March 23, at RGE RD; five wines pai ..read more
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Yes, you can Drink Beer with Easter Candy
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Find out how at the Beer & Easter Candy Tasting at Sherbrooke. Is cutting the head off a chocolate bunny and filling it with beer a good idea? Let Dani from Untapped guide you in your beer and candy pairings. Bring your curiosity and sense of whimsy, and hop on down to the Sherbrooke Tasting Room, 6:30 pm, Thursday, March 28. Tix: $35. The post Yes, you can Drink Beer with Easter Candy appeared first on The Tomato ..read more
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You Otto be Joking!
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
It’s live comedy night at Otto (11410 95 Street) on Tuesday, April 9. To book a table, call 780-477-6244. For tix: $15/p+ or use the QR code on the poster. The post You Otto be Joking! appeared first on The Tomato ..read more
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Listen: Mandy Melnyk on the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Farmer Mandy Melnyk raises chickens and grows garlic (among other things) on Meadow Creek Farm near Waskatenau. It’s challenging and requires a whole lot of grit and commitment. She joins Alaina Nadig on the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast to talk about what drew her to farming, the importance of babas and why local food grown by local farmers matters. There may be some gardening tips too. Listen here or here. The post Listen: Mandy Melnyk on the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast appeared first on The Tomato ..read more
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Want to get your hands dirty? No experience necessary!
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Curious about a vibrant, land-based learning community that is passionate about growing food? Volunteer at the Green & Gold Community Garden. They welcome folks of all ages and abilities—no gardening experience necessary. The Green & Gold practises sustainable and regenerative organic gardening methods and raises funds for Tubahumurize, which supports marginalized women and children in Rwanda. Email gggarden@ualberta.ca to book a spot at the volunteer orientation sessions, Saturday, April 13 or Saturday, April 20 from 12:30-2pm. For more info, visit here. The post Want to get your han ..read more
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Recipe of the Week: Creamy Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup with Chard
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by Mary Bailey
5d ago
Still chilly. Still soup season. Try this easy and delicious soup to warm you up during this last blast of winter. This soup is built on a base of roasted vegetables which adds depth of flavour. This part could also be done ahead. You could use a bit of tomato paste if the tomatoes look terrible. If using yellow or red lentils, check after 15 minutes or so. They cook much more quickly. 1 lg sweet potato, rough chopped 2 sm red onion, rough chopped 4 Roma tomato, halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped ½ t chili flakes 2 t ground cumin kosher salt and fresh-cracked black pep ..read more
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