DINNERS
The Stop at Scaramouche
Scaramouche, 1 Benvenuto Place
5:30 PM reception - 6:30 PM dinner
$250 including wine pairings - email danielle@thestop.org or call 416.652.7867 x250 to reserve
Scaramouche executive chef Keith Froggett joins forces with chefs and volunteers from The Stop Community Food Centre for a night to remember. Together, they'll create an unforgettable four-course meal, with all proceeds benefiting The Stop's innovative work fighting hunger, building community and inspiring change.
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Robbie Burns Weekend at The Monk's Table
The Monk's Table, 1276 Yonge St
$40 for three course prix fixe dinner - more for optional beer pairings - call 416-920-9074 to reserve
Celebrate Robbie Burns Day with a three course dinner featuring traditional and modern Scottish dishes, and optional beer pairings selected by Josh Rubin, Toronto Star beer columnist. A different menu will be offered each evening, contact The Monk's Table for more details. (Continues to January 25th.)
Tarantella in Calabria
The Big Ragu, 1338 Lansdowne Avenue
6:00 PM
$65 - call 416-654-7248 to reserve
Celebrate the food and music of Calabria with a four-course dinner and live performances by Marisa Buffone & Friends, performing song and dance from her Luminato festival production of "Tarantella"
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Winterdelicious at Il Fornello
various Il Fornello locations
various times
$25 prix fixe menu
Il Fornello Restaurants will offer a hearty 3-course prix fixe dinner menu during their annual Winterdelicious promotion, with 75 cents from each dinner to be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The highlight of the menu is chef Steven Silvestro's Stone Soup, a dish rooted in folklore that tells the story of a hungry traveler who persuades famished villagers to work together - and contribute one item from their own food supply - to create a delicious soup which feeds them all. (Continues to February 11th.)
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EVENTS
Bière et Compagnie
Volo, 587 Yonge Street
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$50 - advance tickets available at Volo
An afternoon of Québec beer, cheese and accompaniments presented by HMH Negotiants and Cheese Culture. Experience the diversity and creativity of Québec’s food and drink scene while enjoying beers from three breweries - Dieu du Ciel!, Charlevoix and Les Trois Mousquetaires (2 beers from each) - paired with a flight of craft cheeses from la belle province. Linger over your final glass with a selection of treats from Toronto's micro-chocolatier, Chocosol.
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Heritage Chicken Tasting
Victor at Hotel Le Germain, 30 Mercer Street
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
$35 for Slow Food members/$45 for non-members - advance tickets available at UofTTix.ca
Slow Food Toronto presents a tasting of several heritage chicken breeds. Explore the flavours and textures of Jersey Giant, Buff Orpington, Barred Plymouth Rock and Americauna chickens roasted, braised, pan-seared and in broth form through a guided tasting led by Carrie Oliver. Food prepared by Chefs David Chrystian (Victor), Donna Dooher (Mildred’s Temple Kitchen) and Scott Vivian & Marc Dufour (The Wine Bar), with heritage breeds provided by Mark Trealout of Kawartha Ecological Growers.
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Cowbell Butchery Class
Cowbell, 1564 Queen Street West
$100 - call 416.849.1095 to reserve
Cowbell's butcher Ryan Donovan and chef Mark Cutrara will work with 12 participants to learn the art of butchering an animal. All are invited to stay after the class to chat with Cutrara and Donovan, and to enjoy some of Cowbell's charcuterie with a pint.
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Robbie Burns Day at Mackenzie House
Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street
12:00 noon to 4:30 PM
$3.50 for children - $4 for youth/seniors - $6 for adults
Celebrate the birthday of the famous Scottish Poet with toe-tapping live music, shortbread and haggis.
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Discover Bordeaux
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, 21 Avenue Road
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
$75 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) is coming to North America and making only one stop in Canada. Experience a tasting-tour of 120+ wines from 70+ châteaux, and meet principals from these renowned estates as you explore an exciting range of wines from this legendary region. This is the first opportunity to taste and buy the all-new 2007 vintage.
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OUT-OF-TOWN
Niagara Icewine Festival
various locations in the Niagara Region
various times
various prices
For ten days in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine. From Gala evenings, ornate ice bars and Icewine Dinners, to roasting chestnuts, decadent dessert pairings and educational winery tours along Niagara's famed wine route, the 14th edition of the Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. (Final day.)
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Icewine & Jazz Celebrations
various locations in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake
various times
various prices
Niagara-on-the-Lake comes alive in January with a full month of Icewine & Jazz Celebrations! The 22 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake have assembled an incredible lineup of Icewine and jazz themed events for your touring experience, from Icewine and food tastings to elegant receptions and winemakers' dinners. Choose your favourites and plan to spend a few days experiencing Winter in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country. Be sure to reserve your table at one of our fine restaurants featuring Icewine-inspired menus all month long. In addition to these onsite events, we have three very special weekends planned for our Heritage District that you won’t want to miss. (Continues to January 31st.)
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For a comprehensive list of upcoming events in and around Toronto, check out our Events page.
