EATS + DRINKS
fri march 16 Makers With Shakers—An Art Deco
Cocktail Workshop Kerri Murray, proprietor of The Restaurant at Lougheed House, will greet you with a glass of Champagne and hors d’oeuvres before she teaches you the stories behind the delicious Hanky Panky, invented by the only female bartender at London’s famous Savoy Hotel in the 1920s, and the Tom Collins (created as a prank). At Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $25. 403-2446333, eventbrite.ca. Vine and Dine Additional date Saturday, March 24. Executive Chef Kai Cronsfoth, who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and cooked for royalty and celebrities, creates a sixcourse menu to be paired with six wines from Yakima’s wine list. At Yakima Social Kitchen + Bar,
2008 Airport Rd. N.E.
6:30 p.m. $75. 403-870-9802, vineanddine.ca. sat march 17 Best Of Brunch—Cooking Class Start the day with mimosas and learn some secret twists on eggs Benedict, unique savoury tarts, creative Pavlova and more. Hands-on class that includes take-home apron, recipe booklet, wine, coffee or tea and a full brunch. At Cuisine et Château Interactive Culinary Centre, 103, 227 10th St. N.W. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $119. 403-764-2665, cuisineandchateau.com. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Teeling Irish Whiskey Andrew Dunn of Gold Medal Marketing will taste you through the Teeling Irish Whiskey lineup, including Teeling Whiskey Premium Blend, Single Malt, Single Grain, Revival vol 4, Brabazon Series 2, and Teeling Innis & Gun Stout finish. At Craft Cellars, 1345 32nd Ave. N.E. 6 p.m. $40. eventbrite.ca. ongoing Alberta Food Tours—Craving Kensington Thursdays until Oct. 25. “Nosh” one of Calgary’s most livable/walkable neighbourhoods. Start at Brasserie Kensington (1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.) with local cheese curds and beer, enjoy tea tastings at The Naked Leaf, go behind-the-scenes at Crave, sample cheese at Peasant Cheese Shop with a special treat from Kensington Wine Market, and finish it off with a family-style meal at Pulcinella. 6 p.m. $95. 1-844-535-5239, calgaryfoodtours.com. Common Crown Brewing Co. Brewery Tour and Tasting Saturdays. Enjoy a flight of beers and a tour of the brewery. Learn how the brewing process works and see the facility first hand. At Common Crown Brewing Co.,
943 28th St. N.E. 3-4 p.m. $15. eventbrite.ca. Roasterie Tour Wednesdays. Gain knowledge about Phil & Sebastian’s retro-fitted roaster and operations, as well as its green coffee-sourcing strategies at this weekly tour. At Phil & Sebastian, Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way S.E. 11-11:20 a.m. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.ca. Tool Shed Brewery Tour & Tasting Saturdays. A 90-minute brewery tour that includes a sampling of all of Tool Shed’s beers. At Tool Shed Brewing Company, 801 30th St. N.E. Noon to 2 p.m. $15. eventbrite.ca. upcoming Kids Cooking Bootcamp Friday, March 23. Presented by Poppy Innovations. For kids aged six to 12. Learn to prepare food from scratch and develop culinary skills. At South Health Campus Wellness Kitchen, 4448 Front St. S.E. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $90. 403-919-0176, poppyinnovations.ca. Grape Escape
Saturday, March 24. Festival tasting event presented by Co-op Wine Spirits Beer with over 100 booths featuring wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and nibbles from food trucks. At BMO Centre, Stampede Ground. 5-9 p.m. $68.25. eventbrite.ca. Sustainable Seafood Sunday, March 25. Part of the Deane House’s Sunday Supper Series. With special guest Matthew Batey, executive chef with the Teatro Group. At Deane House, 806 9th Ave. S.E. Dinner, 6 p.m. $90 with free corkage. 403-2640595, deanehouse.com. Taste of Bragg Creek Friday, April 13. Area restaurateurs, caterers, and food and liquor merchants serve unique tastes at booths at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. Attendees will also get a map to local venues hosting in-store samplings throughout the hamlet. At Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Ave., and participating stores.
5-9 p.m. Free admission; tasting tickets, $1.50. 403-949-4277, tasteofbraggcreek.ca. Celebrity Hors D’Oeuvres Saturday, April 14. Local celebrities and the city’s finest chefs team up and battle it out in an amazing hors d’oeuvres competition—all in support of Alberta Theatre Projects. At Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 6:30 p.m. $100. atplive.com.