canmore uncorked | peaks of canmore progressive dinner

April 13, 2015

canmore uncorked | peaks of canmore progressive dinner

this year i was invited to participate in canmore uncorked; a 13-day food & drink festival set among the backdrop of the canadian rocky mountains.

now in its second year, the festival, running from april 7-19, is offering two new signature events as well as special set price menus showcasing the town's remarkable dining experience. participating restaurants will feature three-course meals highlighting their signature dishes at either $19, $29, or $39.

in addition to the price fixed menu, diners (mr handsome & i included) can take part in progressive dinner tours that start out sampling craft beers at the grizzly paw brewery, before continuing on a guided tour of 4 or 5 restaurants, where you enjoy a signature dish and a perfectly paired glass of wine at each.

mr. handsome & i took part in the 'peaks of canmore' progressive tour, highlighting the finest restaurants canmore has to offer.

mountain mercato, sage bistro, crazyweed kitchen, murrieta's & habitat.

to say this dinner was great would be an understatement. each course was beautifully plated, tasted heavenly and matched perfectly with a glass of wine.

here is a delicious snapshot into our evening. cheers. xo.

first the beer, then the food....

mountain mercato | trio of crostini | tomato & mozzarella di bufala, bundnerfleish, pickled fennel & truffle oil, fair winds chèvre & seasonal preserve

sage bistro & wine lounge | tuna salad nicoise | rare-seared ahi tuna, haricot vert, anchovy, duck fat confit fingerling potato, local galimax tomato, quail egg, nicoise olives, vinaigrette

crazyweed kitchen | sticky five spice spare ribs | slow roast, thick 5 spice spare ribs w/ sweet, sticky, spicy sauce. pickled vegetables w/ daikon & crispy potato ruffles