DINE OUT WITH TERROIR

Extend your Terroir experience by enjoying our Signature Dining Series Events, taking place Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in both Calgary and Edmonton. Join some of our presenters and partners as they celebrate the local terroir with dinner collaborations that you don’t want to miss.

NOTE: All of the Special Events are ticketed independently from Symposium tickets, and must be purchased separately using the links and/or method indicated below.

WEDNESDAY MAY 27

Individually ticketed events - not included with other Terroir ticket purchases.

A rolling celebration of connection—linking Alberta’s wild landscape with the rich culinary and distilling traditions of Asia and Ireland.

Aboard Edmonton's iconic streetcar, Alberta chefs Winnie Chen (Fu's Repair Shop, Edmonton), Tracy Little (Sauvage, Canmore), & Liana Robberecht (Calgary) join Irish Drinks Practitioner and fermentation specialist Linda O'Flynn (Cask, Ireland) and Cocktail Director Glaziem Garcia (Fu's Repair Shop, Edmonton) to explore the parallels between these regions: a deep respect for land, seasonality, and preservation. Through foraged ingredients, locally sourced plates, and globally inspired cocktails, each stop reveals how spruce tips, herbs, and botanicals can echo flavours found across oceans—blending cultures through craft, storytelling, and terroir. Hosted by Dolly's Cocktails.

Due to the specialty nature of this event, dietary restrictions are unable to be accommodated.

THURSDAY MAY 28

Individually ticketed events - not included with other Terroir ticket purchases.

Join us for a rare synesthetic, tasting menu experience carefully curated by Chef Blair Lebsack, Chef Jared Dunn & visiting Chef Jess Murphy--multi-award winning chef and co-owner of the iconic Kai Restaurant in Galway, Ireland.

With a clear emphasis on community and sustainability, Jess has made it her mission to provide sustenance through food as well as friendship. Jess was recently awarded Ireland’s only Michelin Green Star. Kai continues to be celebrated for their environmentally focused menu working closely with over 100 local producers and farmers ensuring your plate is full of honest local ingredients.

Special Guest, BLVCK SVM is a Chicago-based rapper and lyricist originally from South Florida, known for blending luxury rap with culinary themes. In his Bvck of House Series he collaborated with 14 high end restaurants across the United States and Canada to film live performances in their kitchens, including RGE RD which can be seen in the mikealstott music video. He has completed residencies in Europe and toured Michelin restaurants internationally with his signature events that blend haut cuisine and contemporary rap listening parties. Each course will be paired with a track from his album, Michelinman.

Due to the specialty nature of this event, dietary restrictions are unable to be accommodated.

As part of Terroir Symposium 2026, A Distinct Taste of Place brings together three defining voices in Canadian cuisine and agriculture. Drawing from regenerative farming, close chef–farmer collaboration and Canada’s diverse landscapes, this dinner celebrates food grown with intention and cooked with respect. Set against River Café’s iconic riverside setting, A Distinct Taste of Place is a rare opportunity to experience how land, kitchen and tradition come together to tell a distinctly Canadian story, one course at a time.

Includes:

• Welcome Cocktail & Canapés

• Five Course Dinner with Wine Pairings

Dietary Restrictions may be accommodated - advance notice required.

Glasgow chef Peter McKenna joins the Rouge culinary team for a collaborative 6-course dinner inspired by foraging, discovery, and the flavours of the season. A true culinary jam session, with each dish created together and shaped by a meeting of ideas. Includes Scotch cocktail reception and wine pairings.

Dietary restrictions may be accommodated - advance notice required.

FRIDAY MAY 29

Individually ticketed events - not included with other Terroir ticket purchases.

Join us on Friday, May 29 at The Highwood Kitchen + Bar for a special event that blends the classroom and the dining room. Setting the Table is an invitation to step inside our living classroom and celebrate the next generation of industry leaders in action. In collaboration with celebrated Pastry Chef and Author Bettina Schormann, culinary students from the SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism will prepare a four-course showcase of fresh, local, and seasonal dishes served with a side of student success. Join us as we bring academic excellence to life, one delicious course at a time.

Included with ticket: Welcome beverage, four-course preset lunch. Please note any dietary restrictions during registration.

Experience the market like never before—after hours, under the soft glow of evening, for an intimate dining experience that blends food, culture, and storytelling.

Indigenous chef Shane Chartrand welcomes international guest chefs Kiki Aranita & Ari Miller (Poi Dog, Philadelphia, USA), alongside Edmonton chefs Victor Hugo Raya (Super Amigos Mexican Street Food) and Lindsay Porter to curate an exclusive, multi-course menu, sourcing only the freshest ingredients from our market vendors. With each dish, they share the rich history and traditions of Indigenous cuisine from around the world, offering a deeper connection to the food on your plate. Local Alberta farmers and market vendors will share a few stories about their experience as farmers in Alberta.

Step into a warm, welcoming space that feels both like an intimate gathering and a culinary showcase, featuring thoughtful, seasonal cooking, combined with Indigenous culture. Guests are invited to slow down, connect, and share a meal that highlights local flavour and culture, while Shane and his team guide the evening with attentive service, easy hospitality, and a sense of celebration.

SATURDAY MAY 30

Individually ticketed events - not included with other Terroir ticket purchases.

Once Upon a Brunch, inspired by Cinderella, is Terroir Symposium’s signature 20th anniversary brunch experience where culinary artistry and imagination come together. Lead by celebrated Calgary Chef Liana Robberecht and Michelin-starred Irish Chef JP McMahon (Aniar, Galway), this event is a collaboration featuring restaurants and businesses along Calgary's famed 17th Avenue.

In partnership with Calgary Opera and 17th Ave, guests are welcomed into a dream‑forward reception with handcrafted cocktails inspired by the words “a dream is a wish your heart makes,” before the experience unfolds into a seated tasting of expressive, flavour‑forward savoury plates guided by the spirit of “they can’t order me to stop dreaming.” Each bite is designed to be visually captivating, emotionally resonant, and rooted in creativity, collaboration, and the joy of beautiful food. The final chapter arrives as a grazing dessert tableau, closing with the sentiment that “where there is kindness, there is goodness. And where there is goodness there is magic.” 

This is not a traditional brunch. It is a modern, magical celebration of 20 years of Terroir’s culinary storytelling, created for those who cherish imagination, connection, and unforgettable experiences.

Included in $100 ticket: $80 // access to savoury bites, dessert buffet, entertainment. $20 // 2 drink tickets (1 welcome cocktail and 1 glass of bubbles). Please note that due to the specialty nature of this event, dietary restrictions are unable to be accommodated. 

Tickets for this event are available in Tables of Six (6) or Tables of Two (2) only. If you wish to have your seats near another booking, please contact us after your purchase and we will do our best to accommodate.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: This venue is an Alberta Heritage Building that is not wheelchair accessible.

THE QUARTET TABLE is a one-night collaboration dinner celebrating Canada’s terroir through four distinct chef backgrounds. Each course reflects a personal signature shaped by the kitchens that formed us built around the best of our land and waters: coast, prairie, forest, and field.

Expect a seasonal, terroir-driven menu with refined technique, bold clarity of flavour, and a seamless progression that tells one Canadian story four perspectives, one table, one unforgettable night. Including exceptional pairings by Henry of Pelham Wines, showcased by special guest, Proprietor Daniel Speck.

Due to the specialty nature of this event, dietary restrictions are unable to be accommodated.

Join us at Oxbow for an immersive evening inspired by the bold creativity of 1970s Nouvelle Cuisine, a movement that redefined fine dining through lighter sauces, seasonal ingredients, and artful presentation. For this one-night experience, our multicultural chef team, alongside special guest chefs, pays tribute to the era with a seven-course tasting menu, with each course individually created and presented by a different chef. This collaborative approach celebrates creativity, technique, and the beauty of Alberta’s ingredients, offering a dining journey that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

The evening begins with a patio reception featuring sparkling wine and curated gin cocktail samplings from Last Best Brewing & Distilling, paired with opening canapés. Dinner follows with the seven-course tasting menu, with each course thoughtfully paired with a wine selected to enhance its flavours and style.

Due to the specialty nature of this event, dietary restrictions are unable to be accommodated.

Join celebrated pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi of Pizzana alongside the team at Letty for a one-night-only dining experience inspired by the spirit of convivium — the timeless tradition of gathering around the table to eat, drink, and connect.

The evening will feature a special à la carte menu that showcases an abundance of thoughtfully sourced local products and seasonal ingredients, brought together with Italian inspiration and a deep respect for craftsmanship, simplicity, and flavour.

More than just a dinner, Pizza Convivium is a celebration of hospitality: warm, communal, generous, and full of life. A night of conversation, storytelling, incredible pairings, and unforgettable food — experienced the way dining was always meant to be.

SUNDAY MAY 31

Individually ticketed events - not included with other Terroir ticket purchases.

Two of North America’s most passionate advocates for sustainable seafood bring the finest West Coast oysters and salmon to one of Calgary’s most luxurious dining destinations, Teatro Ristorante. Teatro’s Culinary Director Matthew Batey and Executive Chef Camilo Kobek welcome Vancouver’s Ned Bell and San Diego’s Jason McLeod to the restored 1911 bank building, famous for its refined Mediterranean cuisine and rich wine cellar. Along with the oysters, seaweed, and sustainable Blue Salmon, this seafood-forward dinner will feature wild and farmed seafood (provided by Monterey Bay Aquarium) paired with exceptional wine and cocktails, and plenty of food for thought.