Getting pickled doesnt always involve a barstool. On Aug. 12, Williams-Sonoma on Granville is offering hour-long classes on the art of canning pickles and relishes. Canning: Pickles & Relishes sessions, at 11am and 2pm, are free and you also get to sample some tasty treats. The daily food bonus? Class participants get 10 per cent off some selected same-day store purchases. Limited class sizes, so register now. Call 778-330-2581 or go to Williams-Sonoma.com.
Finally, Farinata for brunch. BiBo on West 4th recently announced that will be open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. One of the uniquely Italian brunch items will be Farinata, which they describe as a sought-after Ligurian dish which resembles a pizza crust and is baked in a wood fired oven. Also on the menu, Focaccia al Formaggio Genovese, a deliciously cheesy variation of the traditional focaccia, as well as Bagna Cauda, a warm garlic dip served with fresh, local vegetables. The menu also boasts traditional Canadian brunch items. The BiBo dinner menu has also been updated and the popular Kits eatery is now serving exclusive wine from the Bottazzi family estate label, Monterosso. For more info: TheBibo.com.
Tired of chasing your favourite food cart down the street? Relax, most of your faves will be parked in one spot every Sunday until Sept. 2. The Waldorf is hosting Food Cart Fest from noon to 6, which along with mouth-watering street fare, will also include live music, markets and more. Some of the food carts already signed up include: La Brasserie, Soho Road, Off the Wagon, Re-Up, Juice Truck, Moms Grilled Cheese, Cartel Taco, Streat Meat, Pig on the Street, Guanco, Holy Perogy. The kickoff event this Sunday (July 29) will also feature vintage goods: Moon Rock Space Jewels will be hosting Summer Dreams, a summertime fashion and art market in conjunction with the Food Cart Fest. Over 50 vendors will be on hand to sell vintage and original clothing, accessories, art, jewelry, and home decor. Participating vendors include HMPL, Wolfcircus, TaraTorrosian, and more; admission is free. Food Cart Fest runs July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2 at the The Waldorf Hotel. Free admission. All ages, with 19+ beer garden. For more: WaldorfHotel.com
