On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald hosted their annual long-table dinner. This year, the hotel reduced the price to just $69 for a four-course menu which included a glass of wine from their signature collection (enjoyed on the patio with arguably the best view in Edmonton).

I wasn’t the only one who thought $69 for a multi-course dinner at the Harvest Room at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald was a good deal. In response to the demand, The Mac oversold to accommodate 160 people  who were set up across two long tables in the Empire Ballroom.

A wonderful thing about the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is their ability to accommodate just about any allergy and food intolerance you throw at them. In addition to my gluten free needs, our friends also required a lactose free dinner – no problem for Chef Mridul and his culinary team, who served up a lovely summer-inspired menu.

FIRST COURSE

Scallop aguachile, cucumber, cilantro, tempura prawns, paprika oil

SECOND COURSE

Meyer lemon ricotta & broccoli gnudi, soya steak, petite vegetables

MAIN COURSE

Venison, spiced chorizo jam, roasted corn cream, glazed turnips

DESSERT

Peach 
white chocolate & peach mousse encased in cocoa butter, centered with fresh peach and mint marmalade

 

Upcoming dining events in the Harvest Room at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald include chef Mridul’s Classic Series, which takes diners on a culinary journey around the world. I’ve been to three of his previous dinner destinations and I always enjoy his specialty chef menus. Check it out:

Classic Series: Mandarin

Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $75 per person
Location: The Harvest Room

Classic Series: France

Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $75 per person
Location: The Harvest Room