Posted by Greg Clow in events, events upcoming on December 5, 2007 at 3:40 pm
While the most popular aspect of the annual Winterlicious event (January 25 to February 7, 2008) is undoubtedly the prix fixe menu promotion that takes place at over 100 restaurants around the city, the 14-day festival of food also features a parallel series of more unique culinary events.
From cooking classes and demos to ornate weekend brunches, the seven events touch on numerous aspects of Toronto's gastronomical scene. And since tickets for all of them go on sale tomorrow (or today, if you're an American Express cardholder), gift giving for the foodies on your Christmas list just got a lot easier.
Full details on all seven happenings appear below, courtesy of City of Toronto Special Events. To order tickets, contact each venue directly using the phone numbers provided.
Winterlicious Cooking Demonstration
Calphalon Culinary Center
425 King Street West
Watch a cooking demonstration and then sample special dishes that you can easily recreate at home! The inspired heart-warming fare will heat up any winter's day, and is perfect to prepare for family and friends. Meet the Calphalon team, take home the recipes and receive a special gift.
Friday, January 25 to Thursday, February 7
6 - 8 pm
$60 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-847-2212
Fishilicious Cooking Class
The Bonnie Stern School of Cooking
6 Erskine Avenue
With its extensive health benefits, fish should be a part of everyone’s diet. Learning how to buy it and cook it is the best place to start eating more of it. This fun and informal class presented in demonstration format, is packed with information to inspire and give you the confidence you need to become passionate and enthusiastic about cooking fish and seafood. Class includes three main courses, three side dishes, an appetizer, dessert and a copy of Bonnie Stern’s The Best of HeartSmart Cooking.
Tuesday, January 29
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$95 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-484-4810
Art Sense-ational: The Neuroscience of Molecular Gastronomy
Reiss Gallery
500 College Street
Molecular gastronomy is the hottest topic in the world of cuisine. It uses science to explore how food is transformed and allows flavours and textures to be isolated and recombined in surprising and delightful ways. What is it like to taste colour? Join brain guru Ariel Garten for a stimulating lecture illustrated by a molecular gastronomical tasting of food. The event takes place surrounded by Vivian Reiss’ paintings of food for a complete sensory experience of the art and science of taste.
Friday, February 1
8:30 - 10:30 pm
$20 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-924-5594
Guilty Pleasures IV: Fashion + Food = Fabulous!
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen Street West
Back by popular demand! This exciting fashion brunch, presented by The Drake Hotel and Toronto Fashion Incubator, has all the makings of a not-to-be-missed style experience. Shop from racks of cool Canadian designer clothing including exclusive limited editions, hot winter and spring trends, and the most gorgeous accessories in town. A fabulous door prize will be up for grabs and everyone walks away with a decadent goody bag! A fashion show will take place with each seating.
Saturday, February 2
9:30 am, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm
$35 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-531-5042 x. 113
Ice Wine Harvest Brunch
Rosewater Supper Club
19 Toronto Street
Pamper your musical and culinary palate with fabulous vocals and decadent food. Indulge in eggs benedict served with ice wine hollandaise and enhanced dark espresso mousse layered with ice wine parfait. Enjoy your brunch while being serenaded by contemporary singer, songwriter Adam Crossley.
Sunday, February 3
11 am and 1:30 pm
$50 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-214-5888
Slow Food: Born in Italy, Citizen of the World
grano
2035 Yonge Street
In 20 short years, the Slow Food movement has become an international force uniting environmentalists and epicureans. Join grano’s Roberto Martella, co-founder of Slowfood Toronto, for a food and wine experience featuring iconic Italian and Canadian products that embody the Slow Food ethos of good, clean and fair.
Thursday, February 7
7 - 10 pm
$100 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-440-1986
A Parisian Evening In Casablanca
The Sultan’s Tent
49 Front Street East
Escape the icy winter weather and head indoors to the sumptuously decorated North African-styled tents where you can lounge on plush divans with piles of throw pillows surrounded by luxurious drapes and walls painted in hues of warm Moroccan colours of saffron and tangerine. Enjoy a four-course premium menu featuring bold flavours and unique spices of east meets west with French Moroccan cuisine accompanied by spectacular belly dance performances.
Wednesday, January 30
Monday, February 4
Tuesday, February 5
Wednesday, February 6
Seatings between 6 pm and 7:30 pm
$75 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-961-0601
