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Get a TASTE of West Hillhurst this September

Looking to have a fun, adults-only night out where you can drink some cocktails, sip some wine, and sample some of Calgary’s best food? Well, we’ll save you a seat for the WHCA’s annual premier fundraiser, TASTE of the Neighbourhood!

Some of the vendors we’ve lined up for this years event include Sunterra Market, Midtown Kitchen, Amato Gelato, Rig Hand Craft Distillery, The Barn, Village Brewery, Springbank Cheese Co, Burwood Distillery, Osteria Chef’s Table, Bravara Coffee, Apex Predator Brewing, Kensington Liquor Cellar, Vinestyles, Get Smoked Southern BBQ and more to be announced!

If sampling food and drink wasn’t enough to convince you, this year we’ll also have a fun-money casino courtesy of our friends at Aces R Wild! This is a great excuse to play some high-stakes, casino-style table games at no cost to you. At the end of the night, our chip leaders in various games will be taking home prizes, so bet big and play often!

We’ve also put together our best silent auction to date, with generous donations from Calgary businesses such as 9-Round Kickboxing, the Calgary Roughnecks, Bowtown Music, Calaway Park, and more!

For the first time ever, we’ll be hosting a Wine Survivor at TASTE. To join the pool, bring a bottle of win and $10 entrance fee and YOU could be the one to take home half of the total wine pool at the end of the night.

So join us Saturday, September 28th from 7pm to midnight for a wonderful evening of fun, friends, and food. We hope to see you there!

Get a Taste of YYC Food Trucks

Calgary has some of the best food trucks across the province, and if you’re looking for a chance to try some of the best of the best, we can help!

Come by June 11th & 12th to the fields behind the WHCA arena and sample some great food from four of Calgary’s best food trucks! Both days, we’ll be joined by Stuff’d, Family Dogs, Family Squeezed Lemonade, and Calgary Mini Donuts, so there will be a little something for everyone. This is a great opportunity to not only try something new, but support local food trucks while saving yourself from cooking family dinner.

So stop by June 11th between 5:30 and 7pm or June 12th between 4:30 and 7pm and treat yourself to some great food!

Italy Coast-to-Coast

Come and celebrate the delicious food and wine from four amazing cities across Italy, Chef Justin Lall will design a four-course menu inspired from each of our chosen cities in Italy.

Beginning in the south we will start with the famous coastal city of Naples on March 20, the capital of Campania and third largest city in Italy. Naples is internationally famous for its cuisine and wine, known for the rich flavours and inventing the Neopolican pizza.

Next we will move up to the historic city of Rome on May 22, the capital of Italy, Rome has the third highest density of residents in Europe. Rome’s food flavours are vast and influenced from many of its surrounding regions and countries.

For the summer we head off to the region of Tuscany to enjoy the city of Florence on July 24th, if the weather is nice we may dine al fresco on the patio (TBD). Florence cuisine is very comfort based and is heavily focused on meat and wine, Tuscany is one of the most famous regions of Italian wine with big flavour.

We will finish our fourth dinner on October 23 with a fall inspired menu with the northern city of Milan which is knows as the design capital of the world. Milan has developed its own local culinary traditions typical for North Italian cuisines uses more rice than pasta and many braised meats.

Each ticket includes a welcome glass of prosecco, a four-course plated dinner inspired by the region of each city, hospitality and tax. You can choose to include wine pairings for each course, picked from each of the regions to complement each dish.

Seating is limited as we will only be selling 40 tickets to each of these dinners, so make sure to purchase your tickets early. In the true style of Italy we will be dining at four communal tables for the evening to enjoy conversation with others.

Naples – March 20

Rome – May 22

Florence – July 24

Milan – October 23

For more information and to get your tickets, check out their website here.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Are you a WHCA Pickleball player?  Do you hit the ice with boys?  Are the kids doing evening sports?  Are you joining the ladies for some fitness classes?  Do youi come down for some intense squash action?  Let’s be honest, I’m sure you are feeling tired after your activity.  But, are you not ready to head home?  Did you know that the WHCA is home to The Barn Public House.

Head upstairs for a relaxing drink or some good grub.  Recently renovated, The Barn is a contemporary space to relax and catch up with the friends.

The Barn and WHCA have partnered together to drive more of our facility users and members up to the pub.  With good food and drinks, The Barn is a great meeting place to converse, laugh and watch the game.  The Barn also hosts a number of special events throughout the year with some awesome specials.

Along with the six other companies that share our partnership, The Barn will provide WHCA members ten (10) per cent off their total bill.  No restrictions and discount will be applied to food, drinks, appetizers, etc.

To see more of the WHCA member benefits, click here.  Need to register for your WHCA membership?  Come into our office or register online. Proceeds from administration fees are returned to the community association to improve the facility, programs and events.

St. Valentine’s is Back

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!  I hope the love is felt throughout yourself and environment throughout today.

Have you forgotten to book a restaurant or planned dinner for your significant other?  Let me help save the day so this year’s Valentine’s is the best yet.    Below, I have collected some of the best restaurants in the city to have a romantic evening on the town.    I have collected my suggestions off of Trip Advisor and Yelp to help pinpoint where I would take my partner.

  1.  The Rock –  Steakhouse, Burgers & Deserts – 1446 17th AVE S.W. – 403 454 0242
  2.  The Nash –  American, Canadian, Vegetarian & Gluten Free options – 403 984 3365
  3.  The Himalayan – Himalayan & Nepalese  – 403 984 3384
  4. Cassis Bistro – French, European & Gluten Free options – 403 262 0036
  5.  Blink Restaurant & Bar – Canadian, French & Wine Bar – 403 263 5330
  6.  Deane House – Contemporary, Canadian & Vegetarian friendly – 403 264 0595

Do you want to see what else Calgary has to offer for some extraordinary dinning options not just for Valentine’s Day but throughout the year?  Check out Calgary’s best restaurants on Yelp and Trip Advisor.

What are your favourite dining locations in the city?  Are you a restaurant expert and want to share your favourites?  Comment below!