Cover Art/Design
We at City Palate thought it would be fun to have the students of one of our cover artists – Fred Sebastian, who teaches in the School of Media and Design at Algonquin College – take part in a bit of a competition for the cover art of our July August issue. The theme was surrealism. From many clever submissions, we selected this illustration,“Ant Picnic,” a whimsical twist on the traditional picnic. Ironically, artist Evan Lichty, an Ottawa-based cartoonist enrolled in Algonquin’s Professional Illustration program, is terrified of ants. But he loves good picnic food.
Summer in the City Palate
July/August 2010
What's happening in July and August
Vine and Dine Wine & Food Club
July 26/28, Plaka Greek Taverna, 285 Shawville Blvd. SE, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $60; Wednesday, July 27, Stein & Dine, Laurier Lounge, 1111 – 7th St. SW, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $62.50; August 4/10/17, Italian Kitchen, 351 – 4th Ave. SW, 6:30 – 9 p.m., $60. Purchase tickets to these events in advance at linda@vineanddine.ca or phone Linda at 403-870-9802.
Slow Food
July 22 – 25, kiosk at Calgary Folk Festival, Prince’s Island Park; Saturday, July 24/Sunday, August 22, Never Can Alone, with Val Andrews, Cambrian Heights Community Centre, 600 Northmount Dr. NW, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $85 members, $100 non-members. For details and to register, phone The Cookbook Co. Cooks, 403-265-6066 (www.slowfoodcalgary.ca).
Saturday, July 24
Old fashioned corn boil at the new Kingsland Farmers’ Market, 9 am to 3 pm, 7711 Macleod Tr. S. $1 per ear, yum, yum. Check out the more than 50 market vendors while you’re there. Hours are 12 noon to 6:30, Wednesday to Friday; 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday.
Thursdays to August 26
Captain’s Cruises Cocktail Cruise on the SS Moyie with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and jazz, 7 – 9 p.m. at Heritage Park. Tickets at 403-268-8500. www.heritagepark.ca for details.
July 24/25
Fiestaval, an adventure in Latin American food and culture at Olympic Plaza, starting at noon each day. Check the web site at www.fiestaval.ca for details.
Saturday, July 24
Ride Through Time 2010, Dutiful, Decorated & Distinguished, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Lougheed House. Visit www.lougheedhouse.com for details.
Ride Through Time 2010, Dutiful, Decorated & Distinguished, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Lougheed House. Visit www.lougheedhouse.com for details.
Sunday, July 25
Kensington’s annual Sun & Salsa Festival. Buy a bag of chips to sample the salsas – always an adventure for the palate! Proceeds go to charity.
Elixir Fine Tea
Saturday, July 31, Tea and Chocolate Pairing, 4:30 to 6:30, $13; Sunday, August 8, Tea and Cheese Pairing, 3 to 5, $13; Sunday, August 15, Tea 101, 2 to 4, $10. For details and to register, info@elixirfinetea.ca or call 403-270-4377.
Monday, August 2
Afternoon tea at the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park. www.heritagepark.ca for details.
Thursday, August 5
Oyster festival and shucking competition at Hotel Arts, 119 – 12 Ave. SW, www.hotelarts.ca
Saturday, August 7
Take a City Palate Foodie Tootle with Karen Anderson to Rocky Mountain Flatbreads and Valbella Gourmet Meats in Canmore, then off to L J Ranch in Cochrane for a barbecued beef dinner, beers and sodas from Grizzly Paw Brewery and wines from The Organic Wine Connection. The bus leaves at 10 a.m. SHARP, returns at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $100; for more details and to book your seat, phone The Cookbook Co, 403-265-6066. Book now! Foodie Tootles sell out quickly.
August 12 to 15
Taste of Calgary food fest at the Eau Claire festival market where you can sample the wares of more than 30 restaurants. Check www.tasteofcalgary.com for details.
August 14
Check out “Tasting in the Mountains” at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge with Kerri Wallin of the Opimian Wine Society. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For details and to register: info@fairmontcreek.ca or 1-877-646-5890.
August 20-22
Champion barbecuist and expert griller, Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk, hosts the Barbecue Academy weekend at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Immerse yourself in an all-day, hands-on barbecue workshop and learn to grill too. Great fun, great food. We know this guy – he knows his stuff. To book, phone 1-800-441-1414 or visit fairmont.com/banffsprings
Saturday, August 28
Flavours of the Foothills Harvest Festival, the 5th annual driving tour featuring locally produced food, wine, art and entertainment. At Kayben Farms, Chinook Honey and the Leighton Art Centre, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Check www.flavoursofthefoothills.com for map, schedules and more.
August 28/29
Harvest Sale of fresh fruits and vegetables at turn-of-the-century prices at Heritage Park Historical Village. The first 500 people before 10 a.m., with regular paid admission, will enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast! All proceeds support local charities. For details, contact Calgary Produce Marketing Association at 403-420-5711 or Heritage Park at www.heritagepark.ca
September 4/5
18th Annual Barbecue on the Bow Festival, Saturday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Eau Claire Market. Check in for a barbecue sauce competition, a chef’s challenge, and the main event, the southern-style, long-smoked ribs, brisket, pork butt and chicken barbecue competition for the Alberta BBQ Championship. Lots of great entertainment too. Don’t miss it!
