According to Staples, it's "the most wonderful time of the year". In Calgary, the kids aren't the only ones starting school, as Willow Park resumes their Taste-Full Tuesdays classes in September. Downtown Calgary's hosting a 'going back' event that features food and shopping (coincidentally my two favourite things). There are various fall/harvest themed prix-fixe dinners cropping up on menus, and, since September's usually nicer than August, you might even get to enjoy one on a patio (fingers crossed)!
September 9 - 11: Tri-Annual Sale at Metrovino
The independent wine shop in the Design District is offering 10% off all wine purchases, plus samples and in-store specials all weekend long.
Metrovino Fine Wines
722 11 Avenue SW
(403) 205-3356
September 9, 14, 20, 29: Guerilla Dining days downtown
A part of Downtown Calgary's Get Back to Style in September, people seen brown-bagging their lunch on these dates will be awarded a 'lunch upgrade' to restaurants including Ruth's Chris (which I've rated as 5 Stars - Noshing Nirvana)! The month-long event also includes fashion, beauty and cultural features.
Various locations around Downtown Calgary
September 12: the Annual Feast of Fields
Slow Food Calgary presents this event in the garden at Rouge. In addition to a chance to check out the food from the restaurant rated in the top 100 in the world, you will have a chance to meet the producers, enjoy live entertainment, and sip a tipple or two! Adults: $60/member, $70/non-member. Youth: $15/member, $30/non-member. Family of 4: $135/member, $160/non-member.
Tickets available at:
The Cookbook Co. Cooks
722 11 Avenue SW
(403) 265-6066
September 13: Mushroom Harvest Wine Dinner
Sorrentino's, the Signal Hill restaurant that's a part of the Edmonton group of the same name, has recently been refreshed in a partnership with chef Giuseppe Di Gennaro of CAPO. The designation of September as Mushroom Harvest month long precedes that refresh though, and is a tradition in its 16th year. This evening features a multi-course meal paired with Antinori wines. $50/person.
Sorrentino's by Di Gennaro
308, 1919 Sirocco Drive SW
(403) 246-5353
September 15 - Early bird ticket deadline for Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
Though its not technically an event in itself, this is your last chance to buy tickets at a savings of $2 - $15 off the regular price to the annual festival scheduled for October 14-16.
September 21: Taste-Full Tuesday class at Willow Park Wine & Spirits featuring Vintage Chophouse
It's no wonder that a wine dinner is a good fit with the food from Vintage. The restaurant itself has a Wine Spectator award in their trophy case. For this event, the pairings will be from Jackson Family Estates, home of the popular Kendall-Jackson wines. $65/person.
Willow Park Wine & Spirits
10801 Bonaventure Drive SE
(403) 296-1640
September 24: The 20-Yard Diet Harvest Dinner at SAIT
This first annual reception and dinner is being held as a fundraiser for the school's agro-literacy centre, the Culinary Garden (don't worry - the title link explains agro-literacy). Following a reception in the garden, a 5-course dinner will be served in the Highwood Dining Room, prepared by chefs synonymous with some of Calgary's most prestigious restaurants, including Scott Pohorelic (River Café) and Hayato Okamitsu (Catch). $125/person, must RSVP by September 13.
To RSVP contact:
Ms. Toni Carr
(403) 284-7052
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