EATS + DRINKS

tue aug 11

Field Trips: Dinner Series— The Chef

and The Farmer Presented by City Palate. Experience summer in the park with chefs Daryl Kerr and Jenny Kang as they work with Poplar Bluff Organics, Red Hat Farms and Hog Wild Specialties. At Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, 15979 Bow Bottom Tr. S. E. 6 p. m. $ 135. citypalate.ca.

thur aug 13

Vine and Dine: The Main Dish Additional events on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 22. Enjoy six high- quality, full- flavoured courses created to suit busy lives. All courses paired with wine. At The Main Dish, 903 General Ave. N. E. 6: 30 - 9 p. m. $ 69.50. vineanddine.ca.

thur aug 13 to sun aug 16

Taste of Calgary Thursday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 16. This annual get- together celebrates the city’s restaurants and beverage companies. While grazing, you can also sample live entertainment, the wares of local artisans and interactive activities. At Eau Claire’s Festival Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade S. W. 11 a. m. - 9 p. m. Sampling tickets $ 1 each; admission is free. 403- 293- 2888, tasteofcalgary.com.

upcoming

Calgary RibFest

Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 16. Featuring Ribbers over 3 city blocks serving slow- cooked ribs, barbecue chicken, and delicious pulled pork. Featuring live entertainment, “Best in Ribs” eating contest and more. Various locations. 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. calgarydowntown.com.

Canning

Saturday, Aug. 22. Learn the techniques to safely pickle and make jam from all the fruits and vegetables you picked or purchased during the summer season. Prepare preserved lemons, pickled beets, canned peaches, a savoury and sweet jam and salsa. All tools and jars provided. At SAIT Downtown Culinary Campus, 226, 230 8th Ave. S. W. 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. $ 150. 403- 284- 8535, culinarycampus.ca.

Corn Roast

Saturday, Aug. 22. Presented by Alberta’s Irrigation Farmers. Enjoy a free cob of Taber corn. At Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510 77th Ave. S. E. 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Cash and food donations for the food bank are welcome. 403- 240- 9113, calgaryfarmersmarket.ca.

Brewery & The Beast Festival Of Meat

Sunday, Aug. 23. Chefs from some of Calgary’s finest restaurants, including Model Milk, Rouge, Anju, Notable, Brasserie Kensington and Yellow Door Bistro, showcase their finest meat- inspired cuisine. At Pumphouse Park, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S. W. 1 - 4 p. m. $ 79. breweryandthebeast. com.

The Four Elements of Summer

Sunday, Aug. 23. This workshop provides all the tools needed to master smoking, marinating and curing. Learn the purpose of brining and the difference between hot and cold smoke. Discover the perfect temperature and technique for properly using the barbecue. At Cuisine et Château, 103, 227 10th St. N. W. 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. $ 159. 403- 764- 2665, cuisineandchateau. com.

Fall Edible Planter

Tuesday, Aug. 25. Presented by Poppy Innovations. Make an attractive and edible planter arrangement to decorate your doorstep. Bring your own planter ( about 12 - 14 inches in diameter) half- filled with potting soil. A fun way to grow your own wholesome produce. At South Health Campus, 4448 Front St. , 6 p. m. $ 50.

poppyinnovations. ca.

Caribbean

Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11. Explore Caribbean cuisine with housemade Bermuda onion soup. Spice things up by learning how to create the perfect jerk chicken. Lastly, dessert wouldn’t be complete without a touch of coconut. At ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Learning Centre, 909 11th Ave. S. W. Noon to 1 p. m. $ 20. atcoblueflamekitchen. com.

City Palate’s 3rd Annual Really Really Long Table Dinner Monday, Sept. 14. Blink, Catch Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Charcut Roast House, Divino, The Belvedere, Trib Steakhouse, WineOhs, Teatro, Home Tasting Room and The Bank & Baron will each prepare a dish for this extraordinary dinner, served with perfect wine pairings selected by The Cellar. At Stephen Avenue Walk. 5 - 9 p. m. $ 175 - $ 200. citypalate.ca.

Bon Appétit Banff

Thursday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 22. Restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise offer unique three- course menus, including three options per course. Locations in Banff and Lake Louise. Various times and prices. banfflakelouise.com.