EATS + DRINKS
fri march 3 Winemaker’s Dinner An evening with winemaker/viticulturist Eric von Krosigk (Summerhill Estate Winery). At Selkirk Grille, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 6 p.m. $89.95. 403-268-8607, heritagepark.ca. opening fri march 3 Big Taste 2017 Until Sunday, March 12. Nearly 100 restaurants feature three- and five-course fixed-price menus of their best dishes. Three-course lunches, $15 or $25 per person; three-course dinners, $25 or $35 per person; gourmet five-course dinners, $65 per person. See the list of participating restaurants at calgarydowntown.com. starting sun march 5 Wine Basics Until Sunday, April 9. Learn the basics of wine in a fun, interactive and inspiring six-week class taught by Michael Bigattini. At Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 2-5:30 p.m. $250 (plus the cost of the textbook). 403-2961640, willowpark.net.
mon march 6
Forty and Fabulous Health-inspired, hands-on cooking class that shows participants how to change their eating habits in order to keep feeling youthful, vibrant and well. Learn how to manage your appetite, how to use food as medicine and about the other things that need to change once you hit 40. At Wellness Kitchen at South Health Campus, 4448 Front St. S.E. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $60. albertahealthservices.ca.
thur march 9
A Fish Tale Explore the fascinating world of seafood cookery and the science behind it to get the most out of your catch. Prepare different dishes and learn their specific cooking procedures and stuffing secrets. At Cuisine et Château, 103, 227 10th St. N.W. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $119. 403-764-2665, cuisineandchateau.com. Alberta Craft Beer Guide Spring 2017 Launch Party Launch of the spring issue of the Alberta Craft Beer Guide. At Beer Revolution, 1080 8th St. S.W. 5 p.m. Free admission, but seating is first come, first served. beerrevolution.ca.
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Sunday Brunch And A Calgary Farmers’ Market Tour Sundays until Nov. 26. Presented by Calgary Food Tours. Get the background story of Alberta’s seven signature foods after a relaxing Sunday brunch. Meet at J. Webb Wine Merchants at the Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510 77th Ave. S.E. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45. 1-844-535-5239, calgaryfoodtours.com.
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Pie-Making Day Saturday, March 11. Presented by The Jungle Farm. Celebrate pie day by making your own sixinch apple pie from scratch. All ages. At Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510 77th Ave. S.E. 10-11 a.m. eventbrite.ca. A Farm Showcase with Bear and the Flower Farm Tuesday, March 14. Five courses of pork-inspired dishes showcasing pork raised at Bear and the Flower Farm, located an hour north of Calgary. At Bonterra Trattoria, 1016 8th St. S.W. 6:30 p.m. Dinner, $69; optional wine pairings, $41. eventbrite.ca. Vine & Dine Wednesday, March 15; Thursday, March 23; and Wednesday, March 29. Explore the flavours of Winebar’s casual, comfort-focused, made-from-scratch, local food. Enjoy six dishes paired with six wines. At Winebar, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W. 6:30-9 p.m. $72.50. 403-870-9802, vineanddine.ca.
Handcrafted: A Kickoff to St. Patrick’s
Day Thursday, March 16. Big Rock Brewery and Heritage Park Historical Village team up to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with an Irish-fusion fourcourse dinner featuring Big Rock brews (both as ingredients and beverages). At Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 6-11 p.m. $119. heritagepark.ca.