+ EATS DRINKS
fri sept 25 + sat sept 26
Calgary Oktoberfest
Sample local brews alongside some of Bavaria’s finest. To set the mood, there will be a little oompahpah courtesy of the German Knights Band, and Schuhplattler dancers will demonstrate all the right moves. At Big Four Building, Stampede Park. Friday, 4 - 10 p. m.; Saturday, 2 - 9 p. m. $ 19; weekend pass, $ 30. albertabeerfestivals. com.
sat sept 26
The Big Rock 30th Birthday Bash and Farmers
Market Featuring pancakes, free brewery tours, local artisans, live music and throwback pricing of the original three beers. At Big Rock Brewery, 5555 76th Ave. S. E. 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Free admission, all ages. 403- 7203239, bigrockbeer. com.
The Art of Beautiful Beef
with a Master Butcher With a title like that, what more do you really need to know? Well, maybe that participants will learn to use alternative cuts of beef. At the Beef Centre of Excellence, 146, 6715 8th St. N. E. $ 65. For more information call 587- 521- 2400 or e- mail melisa. zapisocky@ organicalberta. org.
sun sept 27
Hair of the Dog Brunch
beer- inspired menu items, suggested beer pairings, and a $ 12 feature flight. Kicking off Alberta beer week, the brunch menu features only Alberta brews. At National on 17th, 550 17th Ave. S. W. ntnl. ca.
Food For Thought
REAP’s sixth annual bash serves up chefs and farmers at more than 20 food- and- beverage sampling stations. Enjoy cooking demos, community displays, prizes, live music and kids’ activities. At Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S. W. 1 - 4 p. m. Adults, $ 31; children, $ 16. belocal. org.
thur oct 1
Famous 5 Gala: A Taste of Famous
Enjoy a five- course gourmet meal prepared by some of Alberta’s most noted female chefs, along with wine and cocktail pairings. Proceeds support Famous5 Foundation programs and a bursary for a female SAIT Culinary Arts student. At Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S. W. 6 - 11 p. m. $ 175. famous5. ca.
Introduction to Whiskey Get down to basics and learn about different regions and styles as well as basics of distillation, maturation, grains, and other factors that lead to what you’re tasting in the glass. At Metrovino, 722 11th Ave. S. W. 6: 30 - 8: 30 p. m. $ 65. 403- 205- 3356, metrovino. com.
ongoing
Alberta Beer Week A province- wide celebration of suds. Calgary events
include the Big Rock Brewery’s 30th Birthday Bash and Farmers’ Market ( Sept. 26, bigrockbeer. com) and Alberta tap- takeover at Beer Revolution ( beerrevolution. ca).
albertabrewers. ca.
YYC Pizza Week
Over 40 of Calgary’s best pizza restaurants duke it out in four categories ( thin, thick, unique and gluten- free). Diners eat and vote for winners. A portion of the price of every pizza sold goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels. Various locations. yycpizzaweek. co
upcoming Ole! Spanish Wine Festival Thursday, Oct. 8. Spend the evening sampling the fabulous and wallet- friendly wines of Spain. The evening will highlight the vast assortment of styles available from one of the world’s top wine- producing countries. At Willow Park Wines and Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S. E. 7 p. m. $ 40. 403- 296- 1640, willowpark. net. Thanksgiving Sushi Sunday, Oct. 11. Enjoy delicious and artistic Thanksgivingthemed sushi rolled by professional Japanese chefs. At Misato Sushi and Grill, 420, 1851 Sirocco Dr. S. W. 4: 30 - 9: 15 p. m. $ 23.50. 403- 217- 3000, misatosushi. com. Cocktail & Spirits Dinner Wednesday, Oct. 14. Enjoy signature share plates alongside handcrafted cocktails using Eau Claire’s fine spirits. At Bar C Food & Drink, 340 17th Ave. S. W. 6: 30 p. m. $ 65. 403- 984- 3667, bar- c. ca.
Chef to Be Thursday, Oct. 15. Blackbox cooking competition featuring head chefs from six Calgary restaurants paired with SAIT students competing to win a $ 5,000 scholarship. ( Another $ 5,000 is donated to SAIT.) At SAIT Culinary Campus, 226, 230 8th Ave. S. W. 5 - 9 p. m. $ 200. 403- 483- 7932, cheftobe. ca.