EVENTS
What's on the Table
The Stop's Green Barn (Barn #4), 601 Christie Street
6:00 PM
$225 - contact danielle@thestop.org or 416-652-7867 ext. 250 for tickets
Celebrating its fifth year, What’s on the Table invites guests to sample some of Toronto’s top chefs' extraordinary food offerings paired with Niagara wines. Participating chefs include Jamie Kennedy, Jonathan Gushue, Donna Dooher, Chris Brown and many more. Ninety per cent of all proceeds go directly to supporting the innovative programs at The Stop Community Food Centre.
[more info]
Glenmorangie Whisky Tasting
C'est What, 67 Front Street East
7:00 PM
$16
The most important innovation of the Glenmorangie distillery is widely believed to be the pioneering of cask management during the extended maturation process. Come experience how this process imparts the aromas and flavours of Glenmorangie today with a tutored tasting of three fine single malts: Glenmorangie Original, La Santa, and Quinta Ruban.
[more info]
Naomi Duguid: Beyond the Great Wall - Recipes & Travels in Other China.
Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen's Park
6:30 PM
$8 - $5 for members, seniors & students
Naomi Duguid will share remarkable images and stories from the creation of her award-winning book co-authored with Jeffrey Alford. Includes book signing.
[more info]
Cooking Demo with Anna Olson
The Market Kitchen, St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front Street East
6:00 PM
$100 - call 416-860-0727 to reserve
Celebrated as Canada's culinary sweetheart, Anna Olson takes a break from hosting Fresh on Food Network Canada for this exclusive cooking demonstration at The Market Kitchen. Anna will share her passion for seasonal and local fare as she prepares a three-course meal for participants.
[more info]
Pour Man's Luxury: Tom Eddy Cabernet Sauvignon
Grace Upstairs, 503 College Street.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
free admission - pay-as-you-go for wine tasting
Everyone loves an exceptional glass of vintage wine, but few enjoy the vintage price tags that go along with them. The monthly "Pour Man's Luxury" series will allow customers to try a glass of featured wine at a significantly reduced price, all the while nibbling on complimentary small bites from chef Dustin Gallagher’s kitchen. Winemakers will round out the program when available, creating an exceptional way for wine lovers to meet the people behind the wines they are enjoying. This month's event will feature Cult winemaker Tom Eddy with his world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon ($34).
[more info]
Penfolds Tasting with Peter Gago
Le Méridien King Edward, Windsor Room, 37 King Street East
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$75 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764
Taste a whole spectrum of Penfolds’ most exciting wines, including the much-anticipated 2004 Grange which has already been scored 98 points by both Wine Spectator and Australian Wine Companion. Penfolds winemaker Peter Gago will be in attendance.
[more info]
Old World Cheeses with New World Wines
Nancy's Cheese, 260 Dupont Street
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$50 - call
Top sommelier Anne Martin and cheese expert Nancy Peppler present various wine and cheese pairings.
[more info]
Tastes of Tomorrow: Sustainable Seafood
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($35 membership) - $10 for guests
Executive Chef Morgan Wilson from the Marriott Hotel, has partnered with SeaChoice to introduce sustainable fish/seafood choices available in the industry today, and also to tantalize your taste buds with a delicious Citrus poached Queen Charlotte Halibut with lemon, olive & tomato risotto.
[more info]
DINNERS
Penfolds Dinner with Peter Gago
Colborne Lane, 45 Colborne Street
6:45 PM
$295 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764
Gourmet dinner paired with select wines from Penfolds, including wines from the Cellar Reserve portfolio, normally available only at the winery. Penfolds winemaker Peter Gago will be in attendance.
[more info]
MARKETS
University of Toronto Farmers Market
University College, 15 Kings College Circle
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
