10 Can’t-Miss Food Events in Calgary this week

So, the first weekend of the YYC Food & Drink Experience has come and gone. How was it? Well, we’ve had to loosen our belts, but hey, for Calgary’s finest dining at a fixed price, we’re all for it. We believe in going big or going home, and this foodie festival ends on the 10th, so we’ve got a couple of major days ahead.

We want to make the most out of this 10-day culinary experience, and we think you ought to join us. Grab that appetite and your favourite bib, folks, because here are our go-to food events to make the most of your YYC Food & Drink Experience.

You will still be able to enjoy multi-course prix fixe value-priced menus, ranging from $30 – $65 at more than 50 of Calgary’s favourite restaurants. For a list of participating restaurants, visit their website.

Pearl & Company – A Pacific Cuisine Inspired Ocean-Wise Dinner

Bridgette Bar’s JD Pedhirney and Joseph Sokoloff are opening their kitchen doors to three fellow ocean-wise chefs: Matthias Fond of River Cafe, Garret Martin of Concorde Group and Ned Bell of Ocean Wise Vancouver. At this event, you will learn all about the Ocean Wise program while feasting on a multi-course dinner of sustainable seafood. You’ll also receive a free copy of chef Ned Bell’s new cookbook ‘Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast’.

When: Monday, March 4th at 6:30 pm
Where: Bridgette Bar
Cost: $150 + taxes

The Guild – Sub Rosa Multi Chef Long Table Dinner

The Guild Head Chef, Ryan O’Flynn, will be welcoming some of Calgary’s finest chefs for this once in a lifetime, long table dinner experience. The guest chefs involved are Michael Nop of Buffo, JP Pedhirney of Bridgette Bar, Cam Dobranski of Brasserie Kensington, David Bohati of Murrieta’s, and the executive chef of Maradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Winery.

When: Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30 pm
Where: Sub Rosa
Cost: $150 + taxes

Tinhorn Creek Winery Crush Club Dinner

If you have a love of wine that parallels your love of food, then this dining experience is for you. Feast on a 5-course dinner hosted by The Guild Head Chef Ryan O’Flynn while you sip on flavours of the Okanagan’s Golden Mile Bench. Tinhorn Creek winemaker Andrew Windsor will be walking you through a five-course tasting of wines from Tinhorn Creek.

When: Thursday, March 7 at 6:00 pm
Where: The Guild
Cost: $115 + taxes

CheckMate Winemaker Dinner

Wine and dine with this collaboration dinner at Teatro. Join their executive chef, Matthew Batey, as he prepares a 5-course dinner paired with wines from Checkmate Artisan Winery in the South Okanagan Valley.

When: Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Teatro Ristorante
Cost: $175 + taxes

YYC Women’s Chef Collaboration Dinner

Celebrate International Women’s Day in the most delicious way possible. Join Donna Mac owner, Amy Turner, as she opens up her kitchen to some of Calgary’s best female chefs, including Liana Robberecht (Winsport Canada), Selby Robinson (Vintage Group), Krissy Dumas (Dean House), Jessica Pelland (Charbar), Erin Pickering (Empire Provisions), Ashley Cawdle (Royale). Proceeds from this evening will be going towards the “Women Supporting Women in Hospitality” scholarship.

When: Friday, March 8th at 6:30 pm
Where: Donna Mac
Cost: $125 + taxes

The Ultimate Sunday Brunch

Pigeonhole’s executive chef Justin Leboe is going above and beyond for this multi-course brunch. He will be joined by Connie DeSousa and John Jackson of CHARCUT and CHIX Eggshop. Start your Sunday off right, and with much more than the usual breakfast fare.

When: Sunday, March 10 at 11:00 am
Where: Pigeonhole
Cost: $50 + taxes

Poplar Grove Wine Dinner

Finish your YYC Food & Drink Experience with a bang at Avec Bistro. This French fare will be paired with wines from Penticton’s Poplar Grove Winery.

When: Sunday, March 10 at 6:30 pm
Where: Avec Bistro
Cost: $115 + taxes

If you don’t feel like shelling out that much cash, don’t worry- there are $45 ticketed lunches at Rouge, Foreign Concept, and Murrieta’s. Attendees will be led by the chefs on a culinary journey during their multi-course lunch, see below for more info!

Lunch at Murrieta’s

When: Monday, March 4th at 12:00 pm
Cost: $45

Lunch at Foreign Concept

When: Tuesday, March 5th at 12:00 pm
Cost: $45 + taxes

Lunch at Rouge

When: Wednesday, March 6 at 12:00 pm
Cost: $45 + taxes

Well Calgary, get to eating! For more information about the YYC Food & Drink Experience, check out this article for more information.