EATS DRINKS
fri nov 4 California Dreamin’ Festival
Restaurants deliver pairings for the bold and full-bodied wines of California in this flavour-packed event. Featuring Robert Mondavi, Duckhorn, Freemark Abbey, J. Lohr, La Crema, St. Supery, Stonestreet, Rodney Strong, Beringer, Kendall Jackson and Stag’s Leap. At Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 7 - 9 p.m. $60. willowpark.net.
Chef Table Surprise
Enjoy a surprise menu created by a talented team of three chef instructors. Meal is accompanied by wine pairings from Calgary’s own Vine Styles. At ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, 909 11th Ave. S.W. 6 - 9 p.m. $110. atcoblueflamekitchen.com.
sat nov 5 Wild Rose United Church’s Annual Turkey Supper
Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the fixin’s, and don’t forget the pie. At Wild Rose United Church, 1317 1st St. N.W. Seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Adults, $18; seniors and youth, $15; children, $8. 403-277-5576, wildroseunited.ca.
tue nov 8 Herbs and Spices
Learn how to identify a variety of fresh/dry herbs and spices while discovering the best ways to accentuate a favourite recipe. Reclaim the spice cupboard and explore the cornucopia of flavour possibilities through dishes like Moroccan lentil soup, Thai curried chicken and vegetable samosas. At SAIT Main Campus, 1301 16th Ave. N.W. 6 - 9 p.m. $90. culinarycampus.ca.
Winemakers Dinner
Featuring Miguel Torres Winery. Enjoy a specially prepared five-course, wine-paired dinner and meet one of the winemakers. At Tango Bistro, 6920 Macleod Trail S.E. 6 - 10 p.m. $65. 403-252-4365, tangobistro.ca.
wed nov 9 The Belvedere Harvest Dinner
Includes a three-course gourmet harvest dinner with the main course presented family-style. At The Belvedere, 107 8th Ave. S.W. 6 p.m. $85 - $115. dmeinc.ca.
Glenmorangie Scotch Dinner
Start the evening with a Glenmorangie-based cocktail crafted by CRMR’s wine director Brad Royale followed by a four-course dinner prepared by the culinary team at Cilantro. Each course is paired with a Glenmorangie single malt. At Cilantro, 338 17th Ave. S.W. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $95. cilantrocalgary.com.
upcoming Warm Winter Cocktails
Saturday, Nov. 12. Shake, stir, muddle and sip your way through an evening of winter-inspired cocktails. Leave feeling warm and cosy inside even though the weather outside is frightful. At Eau Claire Distillery, 113 Sunset Blvd. N.W., Turner Valley. 6 - 9 p.m. eauclairedistillery.ca.
Puppies and Pinot Party
Tuesday, Nov. 15. Enjoy a canape-and-wine party to celebrate the launch of the second annual Puppies and Pinot Calendar for the Humane Society. Includes housemade treats to take home for furry friends. At Vin Room West, 8561 8A Ave. S.W. 6 - 9 p.m. $49. calgaryhumane.ca.
Italian Wine Festival
Wednesday, Nov. 16. Enjoy a great selection of Italian wines and delicious offerings from Spolumbo’s Fine Foods and Deli. In support of PROSTAID Calgary. At Willow Park Wines, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. 7 - 9 p.m. $50. pccncalgary.org.
Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
Thursday, Nov. 17. At this annual showdown, some of the city’s top chefs bring out their finest chowder recipes and compete head-to-head in support of sustainable seafood. Try mouth-watering, sustainable chowders paired with craft beer, and vote for your favourite. At Hyatt Regency, 700 Centre St. S.E. 7 - 10 p.m. $55. vanaqua.org.
Master Class Pyrogy Making
Thursday, Nov. 24. Join an experienced cook from the Ukraine for this one-evening class. Learn how to bring out the best flavours, techniques for the softest dough, family recipes, variations and traditions. At Seniors on the Bow Kitchen, 800 Griffin Rd. E. Cochrane. 7 - 8:30 p.m. $65. cochrane.ca.
Banff Craft Beer Festival
Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. Everyone from beer buffs to occasional sippers can try a variety of offerings from Alberta’s best breweries. Share stories with local brew masters and sample local flavours from some of Banff’s best pubs and restaurants. At The Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff. banfflakelouise.com.