Elmārs Tannis’ Barbecue Dinner

2025.05.21

A New Summer Tradition Begins at Kalnciema Quarter: "Here and There" Southern Thursday Evenings

This summer, a new tradition kicks off at Kalnciema Quarter – southern-style Thursday evenings called "Here and There", where the courtyard restaurant, curated music, and the laid-back atmosphere of summer nights come together.

We’ll open this special series on May 29 with one of Latvia’s most outstanding chefs – Elmārs Tannis, who will be grilling dinner over coals among blooming apple trees.

All evening long, guests will be able to enjoy BBQ grill dinners prepared by Elmārs, choosing from a variety of options. 

The evening’s musical vibe will be set by DJ KIRHA. On May 29 and during future Here and There evenings, you’ll also hear a DJ program curated by artist Henris Laķis, featuring hand-picked DJs from Latvia, the Baltics, and Berlin – merging warm summer sounds with an immersive food and music experience.

Kalnciema Quarter is located right here in Riga, in the courtyard of restored 19th-century wooden buildings in Āgenskalns – complete with a blooming apple orchard, beloved local Zhiguli cars, and a gallery. The atmosphere echoes the charm of Italian villages and Spanish patios, where long tables are filled with great food, vinyl records play, and guests are free to sink into the evening’s relaxed mood.

As part of the new "Here and There" summer series, a pop-up courtyard restaurant will open every Thursday in Kalnciema Quarter, featuring a special guest chef or culinary team preparing dinner on site. The evenings will be enriched by our summer music series – Warm Frequencies, while the Wine Shop & Café will offer carefully selected wines from Italy’s Marche region.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Free entry.

Event supported by Lielvārdes Alus.