EATS + DRINKS
fri may 4 + sat may 5 Calgary International Beerfest
Increase your beer knowledge and find a new favourite from over 500 different types of beer. Featuring after-party performances by JJ Shiplett (Friday) and The Dudes (Saturday). At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Daily, $19.99 - $29.99; weekend pass, $34.99 - $49.99. showpass.com.
until sun may 6 YYC Taco Fiesta
Taco artists from over 30 restaurants from Calgary and surrounding areas will offer individual tacos ($4 - $6) or taco platters ($12 - $18) with 15 percent of the sale from each going towards the Calgary Homeless Foundation and Kids
Up Front. See participating restaurants at yyctacofiesta.ca.
sun may 6 Vine and Dine
Additional dates Tuesday,
May 15, and Wednesday, May
30. Pairing dinner of six superb dishes created by chef Kaede
Hirooka, who made his mark at Vintage Chophouse, and who will now be showing off his playful take on North American comfort food. At Elwood & The Rabbit, 24 4th St. N.E. 6:30 p.m. $75. 403-870-9802, vineanddine.ca.
wed may 9
Pairings for Cheeses for Spring
Enjoy warm-weather cheeses from Springbank Cheese Co. paired with wines from around the world. At Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 7 p.m. $35. 403-296-1640, willowpark.net.
ongoing Canmore Uncorked Food & Drink Festival
Until Sunday, May 13. Sip, sample and savour the best of Canmore’s food-and-beverage scene with culinary biking tours, Long Table Dinner, beverage festivals and more. See full list of events and get tickets at canmoreuncorked.com.
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.
Savour 17th Avenue S.W. Tour
Saturdays until Oct. 20. Presented by Alberta Food Tours. Float seamlessly through a six-stop progressive lunch in the coolest part of Calgary. At Cibo, 1012 17th Ave. S.W. Noon to 3 p.m. $115. 1-844-535-5239, calgaryfoodtours.com.
upcoming Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13. Treat mom to a fantastic, interactive brunch event where each dish is explained and prepared in front of you. Fourcourse demonstration event with sparkling wine, juice, tea and coffee. At Cuisine et Château Interactive Culinary Centre,
103, 227 10th St. N.W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $75. 403-764-2665, cuisineandchateau.com.
Napa Valley’s Blackbird Vineyards
Tuesday, May 15. Blackbird Vineyards president Paul Leary leads you through a tasting of Blackbird’s wines. At Craft Cellars,
1345 32nd Ave. N.E. 6:30 p.m. $30. eventbrite.ca.
Top Drop Calgary
Tuesday, May 15. Featuring dozens of international terroir-focused wineries, craft breweries, cideries and the people behind them. Donations from the event will go to help grow Mealshare. At Rodney’s Oyster House, 355 10th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $75. eventbrite.ca.
Cake Night—Mirror Glaze
Wednesday, May 16. Learn how to prepare, store, and use white-chocolate mirror glaze. At Crossroads Market, 1235 26th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $30 - $40. eventbrite.ca.
Patio Pounders
Wednesday, May 16. Discover the best patio pounders—crisp whites, juicy rosé, fresh reds—to make summer 2018 the greatest wine season of all. At Co-op Wine Spirits Beer,
80, 250 Shawville Blvd. S.E. 7 p.m. $25. 403-294-1966, coopwinespiritsbeer.com.
Hail, Caesar!
Friday, May 18. Celebrate International Caesar Day with an evening of caesar history and sampling with Kelly Mandeville and Martin Gunson of Eau Claire Distillery. At Wine & Beyond Sage Hill, 55 Sage Hill Plaza N.W. 6:30 p.m. $15. eventbrite.ca.
Gluten-Free Brewmaster’s Dinner
Tuesday, May 22. Guests will enjoy an amusebouche paired with a welcome beer, followed by four courses paired with carefully selected beers. At Craft Beer Market Southcentre Mall, 273, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E. 6 p.m. $60. eventbrite.ca.
Wine Boot Camp
Wednesday, May 30. Arm yourself with an arsenal of terminology, expand your wine knowledge, and learn about common grape varietals, what to look for when tasting wine, and traditional food pairings. At J. Webb Wine Merchant Glenmore Landing, 157, 1600 90th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $39. eventbrite.ca.