From the Heart: Valentine’s Day with DON’YA
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Edmonton with DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen, featuring:
- special to-go meals
- catering
- frozen Valentine’s packs
- special lunches
- festive paint night event
Whether you’re planning a cozy night in, a romantic date, or a team celebration, our Valentine’s offerings are made from the heart.
In honour of our mentor Chef Brad, money from every Valentine’s order is donated to the Mazankowski Heart Institute during Heart Month.
Brad's VAD
This Valentine’s Day, our celebration of love goes beyond food — it’s about giving back during Heart Month.
We’re proudly donating from every Valentine’s meal, catering order, and frozen pack to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in honour of our cherished mentor and Edmonton culinary icon Chef Brad Smoliak.
Brad has been part of our journey for years, mentoring our team and becoming close friends with our cooks while sharing his passion for food and community. After facing life-changing heart failure and receiving a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) with care from the Mazankowski team, Brad and his wife Leanne have dedicated themselves to supporting cardiac patients and fundraising for world-class heart care — a legacy of resilience, gratitude, and generosity that inspires everything we do.
Brad's Heart Month Fundraiser Lunch
On February 10 from 12:00–1:00 PM, Little DON’YA (10405 Jasper Avenue) will host a special Heart Month lunch featuring renowned Edmonton chef Brad Smoliak alongside the Ukrainian cooks of DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen. This meaningful reunion supports the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute VAD Program, the life-saving program that helped give Brad a second chance at life.
Tickets are $40, and 100% of proceeds will be donated directly to the Mazankowski Heart Institute, thanks to our friends at JCI Edmonton, who have matched our donation amount.
Each ticket includes a special Heart Month lunch, complete with pink perogies, prepared by Brad and the DON’YA team.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Location: Little DON’YA, 10405 Jasper Avenue
🚗 Parking: Free underground parking available
💲 Cost: $40 per person
💗 Impact: 100% donated to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (matched by JCI Edmonton)
💕 Valentine’s To-Go Dinners & Dine-In Meals (Feb 12–15)
Enjoy a special Valentine’s menu featuring pink perogies, heart-shaped chicken cutlets, cabbage rolls, beet salad, and dessert. Meals are available to-go or dine-in at our Jasper Ave and Fort Road locations, with pre-ordering available to avoid long Valentine’s waits.
🥟 Valentine’s Catering in Edmonton
Show your staff, team, or friends the love with Valentine’s catering — perfect for offices, community groups, and gatherings. Each catered meal includes a full Valentine’s plate and supports a meaningful cause.
❄️ Valentine’s Frozen Packs
Take the love home with our limited-edition Valentine’s frozen packs, featuring pink perogies, heart-shaped cutlets and syrnyky, cabbage rolls, and tomato sauce. Ideal for gifting or enjoying a stress-free Valentine’s dinner at home.
🎨 Valentine’s Paint Night Event
Join us for a special Valentine’s stained glass vase painting night on February 11 & 12, led by newcomer artist Vika. Each ticket includes a guided art class, a take-home painted vase, and our signature Valentine’s meal — perfect for couples, Galentines, and creative date nights.
Pretty in Pink: Valentine’s Vase Painting
Join us for a special Valentine’s stained glass vase painting night on February 11 & 12, led by newcomer artist Vika. Each ticket includes a guided art class, a take-home painted vase, and our signature Valentine’s meal — perfect for couples, “Galentines”, and creative date nights.