Posted by Greg Clow in events, events upcoming on September 19, 2008 at 7:31 am
Summer officially becomes autumn this weekend, and that means there are lots of events happening to celebrate the harvest season.
At The Stop Community Food Centre, they're holding a Good Food For All Festival, featuring free seasonal food samples, and Iron Chef competition, and entertainment for the whole family. On Sunday, Todmorden Mills is having their annual Harvest Festival, while Chateau des Charmes Winery down in Niagara-on-the-Lake is celebrating with a Harvest Feast prepared by chefs Stephen Treadwell, Tony DeLuca, and Anna and Michael Olson. And if you're heading down for that, you'll probably want to check out the Niagara Wine Festival which kicks off this weekend.
The full list of happenings for the next week follows below, and as always, our Events page has more information on these and many other upcoming events in Toronto and area.
Photos from City of Toronto Historic Museums Events website
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Global Wine Tour: Exploring The Wines Of Italy
Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
SOLD OUT
Join one of Canada's foremost wine experts, Steve Thurlow, on a one evening tour of Italy's most important wine regions. This interactive evening will have you tasting 8 different wines and learning about the different wine producing regions of this very celebrated wine producing nation. Over the course of the evening, you will learn about the unique wine making styles and grape varieties that makes it one of the world's most important wine producing nations. You will also learn about how to match food to the types of wines coming from there. A small sampling of dainty morsels will be provided to assist in the learning of matching food with wine.
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Fri, Sep 19, 2008 -- Sun, Sep 28, 2008
Niagara Wine Festival
various locations in the Niagara region
various times
various prices
Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, family entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 57th Niagara Wine Festival.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008
I Love The Escarpment, Too!
Mount Nemo, Burlington
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
$99 for adults - $49 for children under 13
Environmental group PERL (Protecting Escarpment Rural Land) presents its second annual benefit concert, "I Love The Escarpment, Too!". Canadian music icons Bruce Cockburn and Sarah Harmer will headline the event, bringing their passion and music to help protect the land of the Niagara Escarpment. Joining Sarah and Bruce onstage will be Chef Michael Stadtlander sharing his specially made for the show Mount Nemo honey ice cream, and saying a few words to the audience about protecting the special culture of the Niagara Escarpment.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008
52nd Annual Pioneer Festival
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$13 adults; $9 children (ages 15 and under); $12 seniors and students; children 4 yrs. and under free
This Mennonite and Pennsylvania-German festival boasts a one of a kind Quilt Auction, many traditional foods, horse drawn wagon rides, and great traditional demonstrations.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Explore Toronto's Culinary Neighbourhoods: Little India
meet at York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
$40 for single tour - $125 for all four - call 416-973-4093 or email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com to register
A four-week series of tours through the city's fantastic culinary hot spots, markets and neighbourhoods. Get the insider's scoop with a cultural perspective, and learn the personal stories of Toronto's food experts. This week, visit shops and restaurants in Little India and sample treats while learning how to shop for spices and make your own curry.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008 -- Sun, Sep 21, 2008
Savour Stratford Culinary Festival
various locations in Stratford
various times
various prices
Sip, sample and savour the best of Stratford’s culinary and arts culture celebrating our chefs, Perth County farmers, food artisans and the Stratford Chefs School’s 25th Anniversary Alumni Weekend. Enjoy two days of outdoor concerts, BBQs, and arts and craft shows nestled between the downtown heritage district in the heart of Stratford’s beautiful garden district and the Avon River.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008 -- Sun, Sep 21, 2008
Sri Lankan Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
For two days Harbourfront Centre will focus on Sri Lankan culture. With a history as long as many ancient civilizations and its position at the crossroad of East and West, multicultural Sri Lanka celebrates a multi-faceted thriving culture.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Edible Tree Tour
Spadina House, 285 Spadina Road
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
PWYC ($5 suggested)
Toronto Tree Tours, a partnership between award winning organizations Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) and the Toronto Public Space Committee (TPSC), present a tree tour featuring Not far from the tree. After touring the historic English Orchards of the Spadina Museum participants will be treated to a sample of heritage apples freshly picked for market that morning by volunteers. Guest leader Laura Reinsborough will discuss Not far from the tree, a wonderful new organization that is inventorying fruit trees on residential properties in the area and then harvesting their bounty. Volunteers will be on hand to share heritage apples from Spadina and tell tales of picking fruit in the city. LEAF arborist Todd Irvine will introduce us to the beautiful massive white oaks at the Spadina Museum whose rich history dates back to a time when our city was a lush forest. The tour will also visit the grounds of Casa Loma and a steep forested ravine slope with century old mansions peering over its edge.
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Sat, Sep 20, 2008
The Good Food For All Festival
The Stop Community Food Centre, 1884 Davenport Road West
12:00 noon to 3:00 PM
free admission
Come and celebrate the harvest at The Stop. The main attraction will be an Iron Chef Competition hosted by Matt Galloway from the CBC, with Joshna Maharaj (head chef at The Stop) battling Ted Corrado (of C5 and Cross Town Kitchens) in a battle of the tastebuds! The day will also feature free seasonal samples from The Stop's kitchen, live music, workshops, free holistic treatments, and a huge kidzone featuring a bouncy castle, games, crafts, face painting and more.
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Sun, Sep 21, 2008 -- Mon, Sep 22, 2008
Canadian Chefs' Congress
Eigensinn Farm, Singhampton
$350 - call 416-938-3432 or 647-999-0012 for details
An industry-only event hosted by chef Michael Stadtlander, including speakers, workshops, meals, entertainment, access to overnight camping, interaction with fellow chefs and food professionals from across Canada.
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Sun, Sep 21, 2008
Todmorden Mills Harvest Festival
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum, 67 Pottery Road
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
free admission
Celebrate the harvest season in the valley with musicians, storytellers, historic cooking demonstrations and tastings, artisans, food vendors and more.
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Sun, Sep 21, 2008
Niagara Farm to Table Experience: Harvest Feast
Chateau des Charmes, 1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
$150 - contact michele@chateaudescharmes.com or 905-262-4219 x26 to reserve
The Bosc family invites you to come and celebrate Niagara's freshest bounty, produced locally and brought directly from the farm to your table by pioneering chefs of the Niagara Farm to Table movement. For the final event in the 2008 series, all of the participating chefs - Stephen Treadwell, Tony DeLuca, Anna and Michael Olson - will unite to prepare a feast fit for any food lover. Each course will be specifically paired with its own Chateau des Charmes wine, maybe even two!
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Tue, Sep 23, 2008
100 Mile Winefest
The Richmond, 477 Richmond Street West
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$75 - call 416.368.2801 to reserve
Taste the bounty Ontario has to offer in this unique tasting at harvest time. Top sommelier Anne Martin will lead you through a tasting of some of the best wines in the province and pair them with local cuisine. If you have always wanted to get to know more about our local heroes, this is your chance.
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Tue, Sep 23, 2008
Eat to the Beat
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
$150
Eat to the Beat is Willow's signature fundraising evening and is the only event in Canada featuring over 60 of the finest female chefs – all in the name of breast cancer support. Attendees strolling through the lobby of Roy Thomson Hall are continuously enticed by an incredible array of sweet and savoury treats created by the enthusiastic female chefs, while sipping beverages from some of Canada's finest local wineries and breweries. To round out the evening, Eat to the Beat has live music, an exciting raffle, a seductive silent auction and a selection of food inspired corsets modeled by individuals celebrating women, food and life.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2008
Bountiful Wednesdays
Stonegrill On Winchester, 51B Winchester Street
seatings start at 5:00 PM
$40 (plus taxes & gratuities) - call (416) 967-6565 or reserve online
Every Wednesday, Stonegrill On Winchester teams up with Henry of Pelham family estate wines and Riverdale Farmer's Market, to produce a menu featuring organically raised fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. The 3-course prix fixe menu features local seasonal dishes and desserts feature organically grown Ontario strawberries. Experience the true taste from farm to table.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2008
West Coast Livin'
Tequila Bookworm, 512 Queen Street West
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
$35 - $30 if ordering 2 or more tickets
Join iYellow Wine Club to celebrate the wines of the west coast, including selections from BC, California and Chile, plus Premium Patron Tequila. Ticket price includes drink samples and hors d'oeuvres.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2008
Harvest Wednesdays: Peak Season Prix Fixe Dinner
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
seatings at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
$35 - call (416) 531-4635 to reserve
Enjoy a special three course dinner. Each week Chef Marc Breton will create a new menu inspired by the previous day's farm harvest and featuring local fish, meats or poultry. Seasonal cocktails and suggested wine pairings from local vineyards will be priced separately.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2008
Henry of Pelham Reception & Dinner
Reds Bistro & Wine Bar, First Canadian Place, 77 Adelaide Street West
6:30 PM
$125 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve
Under the leadership of brothers Paul, Matthew and Daniel Speck, Henry of Pelham has been recognized with numerous domestic and international awards. Environmentally conscious and proud of their heritage, they use only sustainably grown grapes from the Niagara Peninsula. Join us in raising a glass with the Speck brothers, dynamic representatives of the Ontario wine industry, and celebrate the exceptional wines of Henry of Pelham at this unique and exclusive dinner event. The evening will begin with a Reception featuring some new and inspired twists on Henry of Pelham sparkling wine and Icewine in refreshingly tasty cocktails, followed by a three-course dinner and dessert. Nine wines will be featured in all. Also at this event, meet "Apples to Oysters" author Margaret Webb as she shares her insights on matching fine wines with locally grown, regional Canadian cuisine. Dinner will feature food matches inspired by Margaret's book, and each attendee will take home a complimentary signed copy.
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Wed, Sep 24, 2008
An Israeli Journey
Eight Wine Bar, 8 Colborne Steet
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$175 - call 416 350-8188 to reserve
A grandious gastronomic affair coming up soon at Eight Wine Bar, featuring the wines of Israel - wines produced by perhaps the most renowned vineyards and boutique wineries such as Yarden, Margalit, Pelter, Ella Valley and Sea Horse. A luxurious 7 course tasting menu will be orchestrated by chef Derek Kennedy, with wine pairings by wine guru extraordinaire, Zoltan Szabo.
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Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Canadian Brewing Awards 2008
The Richmond, 477 Richmond Street West
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ticket info t.b.a.
The Canadian Brewing Awards celebrates the best in Canadian brewing. This awards gala will feature tastings of many of the winning beers from across the country.
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Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Gremolata Good Food Hall
Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$20
Gremolata Media Group launches an all new Gremolata.com with a celebration of eating well at Hart House in Toronto. Gremolata's Good Food Hall is inspired by Turin's Salone del Gusto and will showcase some of Ontario's finest farmers, artisanal food producers, and purveyors. Please join us for the harvest season's best party and be a part of food media history.
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Thu, Sep 25, 2008
How To Taste: Part Two
Vineyards Estate Wines, 228 Queens Quay West
7:00 PM
$15 for single seminar - $48 for series of four
How To Taste is a series exploring wine tasting in four parts, based on the book by Jancis Robinson, and presented by Sommelier Glen Siegel. Part two: Continue to explore (and be surprised) by the range and depth of flavours found in wines.
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Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Riverdale Farm Celebration
Upper Francey Barn, Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$75
The Riverdale Farm Advisory Council, The Cookbook Store and TheatreBooks invite you to an evening with Cabbagetown author Margaret Webb, chatting about her tour of Canadian farms for her new book "Apples to Oysters". Tastings of food and drink inspired by the book, delicious pulled pork from Cumbrae Farms, pizzas from the wood burning oven at Riverdale Farm. A wonderful opportunity to see the farm in action, whilst nibbling on scrumptious food and supporting this historic part of agriculture in Toronto. Admission includes a copy of "Apple to Oysters", and monies raised support the Farm Council projects.
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