About us
Hey folks! We have some exciting changes coming to this group.
First off, thanks to Angela and all previous organizers of events. This YYC Great Plates group benefited greatly from your contributions!
Secondly, Jes is taking over this group, and some changes will be put in place as a result. With an annual fee of over $400 to keep this group running, I am looking to the attendees of events to help pay for these fees. You will see some random events to fundraise for the fees. Please consider contributing so we can keep this group operational.
Hopefully this is a reasonable request for all of us. 100% of collected money will be going towards paying the meetup subscription fee. If there is any overage collected, we will have member events for those who have attended events in the recent year, and extra funds will help pay towards treats for us, like appies for example.
The group direction will be changing as well. As many of you know, I am not only a foodie, but I am very much into herbalism, wellness, and just having fun! You will start seeing events in this group that are not just dining events. I hope you enjoy these event options!
Upcoming events
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Major Tom (Paid Event Full)
Major Tom Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, 700 2 St. SW, Calgary, AB, CAEvent is currently full, please add yourself to the waitlist and I will contact you if someone unregisters.
A $25 deposit required to RSVP (restaurant charges a deposit fee for reservations).
Major Tom is elevated yet approachable, excellent and at ease, confident and gracious. The food, the room, and the service capture the sophistication and glamour of mid-century New York penthouse life, and you feel instantly at home. We maintain the high standards our guests have come to expect, and we do this while being down-to-earth, lively, playful, quirky, fun, and full of personality.
Menu - Food and Drink Menus — Major Tom
Note: Parking is a challenge in this area, please give yourself plenty of time or take transit. Finding Major Tom — Major Tom
PROCESS FOR ATTENDING
Step 1:
This event is limited to 8 people.
Please send a $25 refundable deposit to **deposit4myspot@gmail.com** with password "major" and add yourself to the Waitlist.
Step 2:
Once deposit is received, Jessica will then update your RSVP status to “Going.”
Step 3:
If you cancel before 6:00 PM on Wednesday May 13, 2026, your deposit will be refunded. Make sure to message Jessica with email address to return deposit to.
Step 4:
If you cancel after 6:00 PM on Wednesday May 13, 2026, or do not show up to the event, your deposit will be used to help cover the cost of the Meetup site subscription.
Step 5:
You will receive your deposit back at the event.Once full, those remaining on the waitlist will be given opportunity if anyone drops out. Watch your inbox!
8 attendees
Annabelle's Kitchen Marda Loop
Annabelle’s Kitchen Marda Loop, 3574 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary, AB, CAWe have been seeing no shows at every event this year. To combat this, I am putting a $5 deposit requirement on those who are new to my events.
Regular attendees - there is no deposit for you, but please honour your RSVP or update before the deadline.
Spots are still first come first served. We will see how this goes for a bit before having to move back to a deposit for everyone. Thanks for understanding
Please note that cancellations within 30 hours or no shows will risk being removed from this group (or revert to paying a deposit). Those on waitlist are expected to attend if they get bumped in before 12:00 PM noon on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Annabelle's Kitchen is a modern Italian 'neighbourhood' restaurant and a loving homage to our Italian roots. Serving the food we were raised on and the food you love to eat, we offer a variety of classic pasta, antipasti, and pizza made from scratch using the freshest ingredients. We also offer great wine, innovative cocktails, and local craft beer.
Menu - Annabelle's Kitchen | Italian Restaurant | Marda Loop
PROCESS FOR ATTENDING
Step 1:
RSVP for event.
Step 2:
* if you are a regular (e.g. if you have met and can name my partner), simply RSVP - no further action.
* if you are new-ish to my events (<3 events with me, if you are not sure, send me a message), please send a $5 refundable deposit to **deposit4myspot@gmail.com** with password "kitchen" - send deposit within 2 hours of RSVP or risk being moved to the waitlist.
Step 3:
I will not deposit your e-transfer unless you are on the going list.
Step 4:
If you cancel before noon on Wednesday May 27, 2026, your deposit will be refunded. Make sure to message Jessica with email address to return deposit to.
Step 5:
If you cancel after 12:00 PM noon on Wednesday May 27, 2026, or do not show up to the event, your deposit will be used to help cover the cost of the Meetup site subscription.
Step 6:
You will receive your deposit back at the event.
Once full, those remaining on the waitlist will be given opportunity if anyone drops out. Watch your inbox!If you cancel after 12:00 PM noon on Wednesday May 27, 2026, or do not show up to the event, you forfeit your deposit and risk being removed from this group.
This event has 8 spots and once full, those on the waitlist will be given opportunity if anyone drops out. Watch your inbox!
8 attendees
Past events
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