#FOOD: TERROIR SYMPOSIUM 2026 SIGNATURE DINING SERIES

Terroir Symposium returns with its Signature Dining Series, a curated collection of collaborative, one-night-only dining experiences taking place across Calgary and Edmonton. These dinners bring together leading Canadian chefs and international culinary voices in collaboration with top Alberta chefs to explore terroir through seasonality, storytelling, and shared craft.

Each event is independently ticketed and offers an immersive expression of place through some of the country’s most respected kitchens.

Edmonton Dining Experiences
RGE RD — Thursday, May 28 — SOLD OUT – A story-driven tasting menu from RGE RD chefs Blair Lebsack and Jared Dunn with guests Jess Murphy of Kai, Benedikt Gudgeirsson, and BLVCK SVM, blending Alberta ingredients, Irish influence, and live music.
Dolly’s Presents: Streetcar Terroir with Fu’s Repair Shop — Thursday, May 28 — Aboard Edmonton’s historic streetcar, chefs Winnie Chen of Fu’s Repair Shop, Tracy Little of Sauvage, and Liana Robberecht join Irish drinks expert Linda O’Flynn and cocktail director Glaziem Garcia for a journey through regional flavours.
Paperbirch by Chartrand at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market — Friday, May 29 — An after-hours market experience exploring Indigenous food cultures, curated by Shane Chartrand with guests Ari Miller and Kiki Aranita of Poi Dog, alongside Edmonton chefs Victor Hugo Raya of Super Amigos Mexican Street Food and Lindsay Porter.

Calgary Dining Experiences
River Café — Thursday, May 28 — A seasonal riverside dinner celebrating Canada’s land-to-table identity with Pluvio Restaurant and Rooms chefs Warren Barr and Lily Verney-Downey, alongside Pearl Morissette chef Shane Harper and River Café chef Kristen Livingston.
Rouge — Thursday, May 28 — A Scotland-meets-Alberta collaboration with Peter McKenna and the Rouge team led by Paul Rogalski, Dean Fast, and Dylan Bretecher, focused on foraging and seasonal ingredients.
SAIT Highwood Kitchen + Bar — Friday, May 29 — A mentorship-driven lunch with chef and author Bettina Schormann of Bardō alongside SAIT culinary students, celebrating emerging Canadian talent.
Once Upon a Brunch – Saturday, May 30th – SOLD OUT – In partnership with 17th Ave. BIA, this brunch is inspired by Cinderella is an experience where culinary artistry and imagination come together.
The Wilde on 27 at The Dorian Hotel — Saturday, May 30 — A four-chef collaboration with Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall, Leroy Borrega, Josh Dyer, and Rupert Garcia, inspired by Canada’s coast, prairie, forest, and field.
Oxbow — Saturday, May 30 — A seven-course Nouvelle Cuisine-inspired dinner featuring Alex Chen of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar with Calgary chefs Junell Mission, Duncan Ly, and Jeremy Ouellette, showcasing Alberta ingredients.
Pizza Letty — Saturday, May 30 — A communal Italian-inspired dinner with Master Pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi of Pizzana and Calgary’s Daniel Ramon of Pizza Letty.
Teatro Ristorante — Sunday, May 31 — SOLD OUT – A seafood-focused finale featuring Ned Bell, Jason McLeod, and Teatro Ristorante chefs Camilo Kobek and Matthew Batey, centred on sustainable West Coast seafood.

About the signature dining series: Terroir Symposium Signature Dining Series transforms restaurants across Calgary and Edmonton into collaborative stages for chefs, farmers, foragers, and storytellers. Each dinner reflects a shared commitment to terroir, sustainability, and the evolving expression of Canadian cuisine.

About Terroir: The Canadian Terroir Symposium brings together innovative people from the field of hospitality. The flagship event attracts people who are serious about the business of hospitality and those looking to constantly develop and refine their careers through professional development workshops, presentations, dinners and tastings.

About Food Tourism Strategies: With over 30 years of culinary, hospitality, and tourism industry experience, Food Tourism Strategies is invested in growing culinary tourism in Canada. From strategic development to signature events to industry workshops and beyond, FTS works to enhance the visitor experience through a taste of place.