Patrick and Doris Saurette have sold the Marc Restaurant (9940 106 Street), to Scott Downey and Jillian Fonteyne of The Butternut Tree. “I have so much respect for what Doris and Patrick have built,” says Scott, “and we think the same about what makes a great restaurant.” Eric Hanson is the new head chef at the Marc. Expect to see the same top-notch, front-of-house team that has been at the Marc for several years (a big part of its charm). “It’s really beautiful,” says Patrick, “there’s Scott and Jillian with two kids; there was me and Doris with two kids, 25 years before.” The handover is May ..read more

Legendary winemaker Shane Munn is the special guest at the Martin’s Lane Dinner at RGE RD (12229 107 Avenue), 6pm, Wednesday, May 8. Taste the impeccable northern Okanagan wines with a stellar menu by chef Blair Lebsack and team. Tix: $189/p. The post Martin’s Lane Dinner at RGE RD appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Sherry is a fascinating and historic drink. Delicious too! Learn about the various styles (fino, amontillado, palo cortado) and taste the exciting Tio Pepe En Rama with Toni Batet from Gonzalez Byass. Special treats–sherry vermouth and a solera gran reserva brandy. At the Sherbrooke Tasting Room, (11819 St Albert Trail), 6:30pm, Thursday, May 9. Tix: $43.93/p all in. The post Taste Sherry with Toni Batet appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

The Glass Monkey’s (5842 111 Street) three-course Mother’s Day Dinner menu on Sunday, May 12 looks delicious. Want to bring the kids? There is a special menu for the under 12 set. Tix: $29-$65/p++, book here. The post Mother’s Day Dinner at the Glass Monkey appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Bring some Caribbean warmth to your Mother’s Day celebrations at Sauce Modern Caribbean (13655 St. Albert Trail). Tuck into a lavish three-course dinner (two starters, five mains and two desserts.) Reservations available from 3pm, Sunday May 12 The post Mother’s Day Dinner at Sauce Modern appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Dig into the all-you-can-eat breakfast at Filistix (10621 100 Avenue) featuring traditional Filipino dishes and home-grown favourites on Mother’s Day Weekend. Tix: $35/p+. The post Mother’s Day Filipino Feast at Filistix appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Check out what’s in store for Mom at Good Goods Co. (10250 106 Street); jewelry, moss mosaic workshops, hand-made cards and doughnuts. Don’t forget to pre-order the Birdhouse Bakeshop stuffed brioche doughnuts—lemon and vanilla bean-whipped mascarpone mousse with strawberry rose jam. Boxes of two ($10) or four ($20). Pre-order deadline is May 3, pick up in store on May 12 between 12:15-3pm. The post Goodies for Mom at Good Goods Co. appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Enjoy Pioneer Butchery salami and cured meats, delicious cheeses with rosemary sourdough flatbread crackers, a spectacular flower cupcake by Buttercream Boutique, with a one-of-a-kind, bone china cup and saucer and a charming mini bouquet to round out the offering. All of AoC’s creations are stunning, this may be the best one yet. Order by Friday, May 9, $195/per. The post Tea Time with Mom from the Art of Charcuterie appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

Sea Change Brewing offers $12 pitchers of Joey Moss Man Crush during the playoff run at Sea Change’s Edmonton (9850 62 Avenue) and Beaumont (5302 50 Street) locations. The post From Puck Drop to the Final Buzzer appeared first on The Tomato ..read more

One of the best things about travelling in Italy is eating cake for breakfast. This tasty orange cake recipe is from Michaela at the Podere san Quirico, an agriturismo near Siena. 2 c whole blanched almonds (10 ounces) 1½ c sugar ¾ c flour 2½ T baking powder ½ T finely grated lemon zest salt 3 lg carrots (10 ounces), coarsely chopped 4 lg eggs, separated icing sugar for dusting (optional) Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Toast the almonds for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. When cool, grind almonds with the sugar to a fine powder in a food processor. Do not let th ..read more