Blink LUNCH KICK-OFF $ 55 FRIDAY, MARCH 2 12:00PM 111 8th Avenue SW The Big Taste launch pairs Blink Restaurant and Bar with winemaker Tyler Harlton, of TH Wines. Join them for a culinary journey that inspires your senses. This year, Blink Restaurant and Bar celebrates 10 years of contemporary fine dining in a relaxed, timeless atmosphere in the heart of downtown Calgary. River Café BRUNCH NATURELLE $ 65 SATURDAY, MARCH 3 11:00AM 25 Prince s Island Park SW A lovely weekend brunch at the idyllic River Café, one of Calgary s favourite places to enjoy the bounty of local fields, forests and waters. This three-course meal features Chef Matthias Fong s fresh, authentic cuisine naturelle, perfectly complemented by premium wine pairings.
Model Milk PDR TURF CLUB POP-UP $ 65 SATURDAY, MARCH 3 6:30PM 308 17th Avenue SW Turf Club Pop-Up is a throwback to mid-century American cuisine. Saturday s event celebrates the weeklong Pop-Up with a tasting menu featuring classic dishes from the era, plus exclusive wine pairings. Note: the Pop-Up runs nightly during Big Taste (including Fri Mar 2). Avec Bistro FRENCH WITH A TWIST $ 95 SUNDAY, MARCH 4 6:30PM 550 11th Avenue SW Experience an elegant evening with a modern French twist, at Avec Bistro. Paris trained chef Daniel Pizarro creates a multi-course dinner of fine French cuisine, paired with tasty wines.
Bridgette Bar STEP UP TO THE BAR $ 85 MONDAY, MARCH 5 6:30PM 739 10th Avenue SW Chefs JP Pedhirney and Garrett Martin welcome Big Taste guests to sexy, cool and retro Bridgette Bar. This event features a multi-course tasting menu of specialties from their open kitchen and wood-burning grill, with unique wine pairings. Foreign Concept PLAYING WITH FLAVOUR $ 95 TUESDAY, MARCH 6 6:30PM 1011 1st Street SW Culinary champions Duncan Ly and Jinhee Lee honour colonial Vietnamese cooking with surprising flavours from across Asia. See how these flavours pair with our selection of wines. Hosted by John Gilchrist.
The Wednesday Room RETRO WEDNESDAY $ 75 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 6:30PM 118 8th Avenue SW The Wednesday Room s signature style is reminiscent of a sophisticated, retro 60 s lounge. Join award-winning chef Derek Wilkins for a four-course tasting menu, including fantastic wine pairings. Hosted by John Gilchrist. Walking & Tasting Tour THREE RESTAURANT TOUR $ 95 THURSDAY, MARCH 8 6:30PM Klein / Harris Murrieta s Thomsons Wear your hippest walking shoes for a stroll through downtown Calgary s National Historic District and a tasting tour with three starting locations set in heritage buildings: Murrieta s, Thomsons at The Hyatt and Klein / Harris. You ll savour the distinct flavours of each restaurant paired with wine, before moving to your next destination.
Teatro Opera Room FRIDAY AT THE OPERA $ 55 FRIDAY, MARCH 9 12:00PM 200 8th Avenue SE Side Entrance For nearly 25 years, Teatro Ristorante has offered an elevated dining experience, grounded in Italian tradition. This event features a contemporary Mediterranean lunch by Teatro s hot new chef David Bohati a bronze medalist in the 2017 Gold Medal Plates competition. Hosted by John Gilchrist. CHARCUT Roast House COCINA PARTY $ 110 FRIDAY, MARCH 9 6:30PM 899 Centre Street South Led by co-chefs and co-owners John Jackson and Connie DeSousa (Top Chef Canada All Stars), CHARCUT Roast House is one of Canada s most lauded restaurants, serving award winning, local, chef-driven,urban-rustic cuisine. This Cocina Party will be a high energy kitchen party inspired by their recent travels to Mexico, featuring a multi-chef collaboration with surprise guest chefs in the house.
The Tastemarket by SAIT INTERACTIVE DINNER $ 90 SATURDAY, MARCH 10 6:00PM 444 7th Avenue SW This will be an interactive dinner at SAIT Culinary School s contemporary new event space - Tastemarket by SAIT. New this year, this demo-style event will feature chefs sharing tricks and explaining preparation techniques as guests sample their way around 5 chef stations. Each savoury station will have wine paired to the chef s creation. This will be a seated event, with some walking required. WORKSHOP Kitchen + Culture FINALE DINNER $ 90 SUNDAY, MARCH 11 6:30PM 608 1st Street SW Culinary creativity abounds at WORKSHOP, for the Big Taste Finale Dinner. Located in Calgary s historic Theatre Grand, and named after the Theatre s original Workshop 14, this multi-course dinner prepared by award-winning chef Kenny Kaechele, and hosted by John Gilchrist, will be an epic Big Taste finale.
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500 Dishes 100s of Chefs 90+ Restaurants 12 Culinary Events #1 CALGARY FOODIE FEST THE BIG TASTE Join in as Calgary s best chefs feature three and five course fixed price menus of their best dishes. With over 90 restaurants to choose from, it s easy to get a Big Taste downtown. 12 SIGNATURE EVENTS Luncheons and dinners. Curated food and wine pairings. PRIX FIXE DINING The Big Taste makes it easy with simple pricing from every participating restaurant. SCRUMPTIOUS LUNCHES $18 or $28* / Person THREE-COURSE SUCCULENT DINNERS $28 or $40* / Person THREE-COURSE GOURMET ** MASTERPIECES $65* / Person FIVE-COURSE *Taxes & gratuities not included. **Gourmet includes 5-course meal with wine pairings at an additional cost. GET TICKETS BEFORE THEY RE ALL GOBBLED UP! BUY TICKETS VIEW MENUS MAKE RESERVATIONS BIGTASTECALGARY.COM
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