Events
Festivals, dinners, tastings, lectures - there are always lots of food & drink events happening in Toronto, and this page is our attempt to list them all. If you know of an event that we don’t have listed, please let us know.
Last update: Friday, May 16, 2008
Beer, Wine and Spirit Tastings & Dinners
Charity Events
Community & Cultural Events
Conferences & Symposiums
Dinners, Luncheons, Brunches & Teas
Food & Drink Festivals
Lectures, Presentations, Courses & Exhibits
Food Tastings, Signings & Meet and Greets
Trade & Consumer Shows
Out-Of-Town Events
Beer, Wine and Spirit Tastings & Dinners
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Barrel Select Wine Tasting
Rosewater Supper Club, 19 Toronto Street
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$100 - call Alexis at 416-984-9463 to reserve
A tasting of some of the best boutique artisanal wines that California and France have to offer from the Barrel Select import portfolio.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
One Spectacular Tasting
One Restaurant, Hazelton Hotel, 118 Yorkville Avenue
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$350 - call 416-961-9600 x 30 to reserve
Barrel Select hosts a dinner pairing 5 courses by chef Mark McEwan with wines from 8 winemakers.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
2008 d’Arenberg Tasting
Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, 44 Price Street
6:30 PM
$60 for AWS members - $70 for guests
The Australian Wine Society presents a tasting featuring the wines of d’Arenberg. Mark Donaldson, Communications Director of Churchill Cellars, will be leading the tasting of eight different wines.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Spring Festival of Small Breweries
C’est What, 67 Front Street East
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free admission
C’est What presents the latest in their semi-series of beer tasting nights featuring the usual and unusual, thirty-five to forty examples of the best beer Canada has to offer in sample sizes at a loonie each.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Global Wine Tour: Bordeaux
The Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina Avenue
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$75
Join one of Canada’s foremost wine experts, Steve Thurlow, on a one evening tour of Bordeaux’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 area. Over the course of the evening, you will learn about the unique climates and soil conditions that makes it one of the world’s most important wine producing regions. 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.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Kenwood Vineyards Wine Dinner
Quince Restaurant, 2110 Yonge Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$109 for SAW members - $120 for guests
The Society for American Wines presents a four course meal at Quince Restaurant, a modern bistro featuring innovative Mediterranean cuisine and robust, fresh flavours from the grill and wood-burning oven. Accompanying wines from Kenwood Vineyards paired by Rogers & Company and Quince.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Beringer Winemaker’s Dinner
EPIC Restaurant at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West
6:30 PM
$125 - call 416-860-5050 to reserve
EPIC Sommelier, Jacob Luksic and Chef de Cuisine, Jean-Charles Dupoire, are pleased to welcome celebrated winemaker, Laurie Hook of Beringer Vineyards. Ms. Hook, of the oldest continuing winery in Napa Valley, California, brings to EPIC a combination of highly awarded vintages and EPIC-exclusive pourings. Five courses of inspired creations by Chef Dupoire will be paired with wines from Beringer’s extensive collection of vineyards throughout Napa Valley.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Dogfish Head Beer Dinner
beerbistro, 18 King Street East
SOLD OUT
A dinner with Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery, featuring the beer cuisine of beerbistro chef Brian Morin paired with a number of DFH beers, some available for the first time in Ontario.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
California Winemakers on Tour
Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$65
Celebrate the best of Napa and Sonoma County wine in person. Come and experience 50 different wines from seven California Vintners plus enjoy a food demonstration from renowned chef, Rob Fracchioni, from the Millcroft Inn and Spa.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Martini Club: Summer Cocktails
Coupe Space, 998 Queen Street East
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$75 (+ GST) - call 416-469-9656 to reserve
We’re shaking things up at the Tasting Club with the arrival of the famous Martini Club. Laura Panter or Michelle Hunt will regale us with an assortment of wildly creative and decadent cocktails featuring premium spirits, exotic juices and infused liqueurs from their Martini lab. They’ll cover bar essentials like how to make the perfect martini, then branch off into exciting variations of all sorts of cocktails, from unique modern libations to clever twists on classic pre-prohibition drinks. They’ll also teach you all how to mix and shake your cocktails like a pro (or at least look like one). Prepare for the onslaught of summer patio parties at this essential event for lovers of stylin’ and delicious boozy concoctions.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Les 5 Tasting & Dinner
CENTRO Restaurant & Lounge, 2472 Yonge Street
tasting at 6:15 PM - reception at 7:15 PM - dinner at 7:45 PM
$449 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve
Vintages presents an exclusive wine tasting and dinner featuring the wines of Les 5, five iconic Bordeaux vintners - representing five different appellations - united by a shared passion for excellence in winemaking, and enjoying the company of friends. 11 wines will be featuring at the unstructured, walk-around tasting, giving attendees an excellent opportunity to chat one-on-one with the Les 5 representatives in a relaxed atmosphere. During dinner, 7 further wines will be served, with each representative offering commentary on the wines from their respective châteaux.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
sip Ontario: Taste The Best of the Ontario Wine Awards
Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$50
Delight your palate with the best and freshest Ontario has to offer with culinary pairings by Savour Ontario Chefs, showcasing the finest seasonal cuisine with award-winning VQA vintages from more than 25 wineries. A collection of Savour Ontario’s exceptional chefs, representing restaurants committed to serving local food, will tantalize your tastes with unforgettable regional cuisine while entertaining you with live, interactive culinary demonstrations.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hart House Craft Beer Festival & Pig Roast
Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle
time & ticket info t.b.a.
An evening dedicated to sampling a selection of Ontario’s finest craft breweries, complimented by a hog roast presented by Niagara Speciality Meats. The Ontario Craft Breweries will showcase a sampling of their finest ales and lagers while guests speak with brewmasters and learn the secrets of modern brewing.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Todmorden Mills Craft Beer Tasting
Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road
time & ticket info t.b.a.
Attracting inquisitive adults with an interest in local, organic and artisanal foods, wines and beers, this event will host several Ontario Craft Brewers as they examine Ontario’s brewing history. Built in 1820, Todmorden Mills housed one of Canada’s original breweries and continues to be an important part of the area’s cultural development with art galleries and a theatre on site.
Saturday, September 6 - Sunday, September 7, 2008
Black Creek Brews Fest
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
$13 adults; $9 children (ages 15 and under); $12 seniors and students; children 4 yrs. and under free
Celebrating Ontario’s brewing heritage and today’s craft breweries. Discover and enjoy locally produced craft beer, food, drink and music.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Chilean Wine & Food Festival
Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
ticket info t.b.a.
Details t.b.a.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Whisky Live Toronto 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), 255 Front Street West
times and ticket details t.b.a.
Whisky Live Toronto is Canada’s whisky tasting event of the year, bringing all the very best whiskies from around the world under one roof. Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice Whisky Live Toronto has expert advice on hand as well as the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics. It is the ultimate whisky experience with a stunning range of whiskies, delicious food, Masterclasses, live music and regular nose-off competitions.
Charity Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
James Beard Foundation Fundraising Dinner
Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$295 (including wine pairings, taxes and gratuity) - call 416.531.5042 ext. 113 to reserve
A gala fundraising dinner for The James Beard Foundation, North America’s premier organization for the education and preservation of our culinary heritage. Hosted by Bonnie Stern, the dinner will feature dishes created by chefs Anthony Rose (Drake Hotel), Rob Feenie (Cactus Restaurants), Tobey Nemeth (Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar), Fred Morin (Joe Beef & Liverpool House) and Martin Picard (Au Pied Du Cochon), a cheese course prepared by Cole Snell (Provincial Fine Foods), micro-batch chocolate truffles by David Castellan and Cynthia Leung (Soma Chocolate), and wine pairings from Malivoire, Henry of Pelham, Inniskillin and Norman Hardie Winery.
Sunday, June 1 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Taste for Justice
various restaurants throughout Toronto
Restaurants around the city will be supporting Amnesty International’s work to stop violence against women by donating a percentage of their sales proceeds to Amnesty.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Toronto Taste
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court
6:00 PM
$225
Please join us as over 50 of the top chefs in the city showcase their culinary creations in tandem with fantastic wine, beer and spirits. Let yourself be tempted by the extraordinary items at the silent auction, wine auction and raffle, and our fabulous live auction, in support of Second Harvest.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Jazz By The Lake
Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place
6:00 PM to 12:00 midnight
$250
Enjoy great music and superb food & drink at this event in support of the Mental Health & Addiction program for teens and children at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto. Sample the wares of ten independent Ontario Craft Brewers and savour the tempting menus specially created by local chefs and restaurateurs. If you prefer a glass of wine, we will have some of Ontario’s finest on hand for you to try. With media support from Canada’s Premier Jazz Station, JAZZ.FM91, Jazz by the Lake will feature acclaimed young vocalists Emilie-Claire Barlow, Stephanie Welton, Jim Galloway and the 18 piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Boys Night Out
Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
times & ticket info t.b.a.
A fundraising event for prostate cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital, presented by Lifford Wine Agency. Further details t.b.a.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
An Evening at the Chef’s Table Under the Stars
Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
$120 for main event - $175 including after-party
6:00 PM
This fundraiser for the Children’s Emergency Foundation features CEF National Spokesperson, Chef Michael Smith and his friends, celebrity hosts of Food Network, in an evening of gourmet food and wine stations, live music, and live and silent auctions. Join us on patios in the Distillery Historic District and meet and mingle with your favourite Food Network stars as they treat you to the delectable dish they have chosen for the evening, and try fabulous wine paired with each dish. The evening continues at the exclusive after-party in the Fermenting Cellar where we will have an opportunity to thank the chefs for their support, celebrate the fun and excitement of the evening and listen to fantastic live music.
Friday, October 24, 2008
3rd Annual Bone Appetit Chef Challenge
Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner Blvd.
7:00 PM
ticket info t.b.a.
In order to highlight World Osteoporosis Day, Osteoporosis Canada presents its third annual Bone Appetit Chef Challenge. The challenge will be for chefs to prepare different dishes/menus that showcase “bone savvy” foods: those high in calcium and vitamin D. The high-end cocktail reception will feature 15-minute demonstrations by each of the featured chefs, a tasting of each dish, a silent auction, entertainment and, of course, great food.
Community & Cultural Events
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tibetan Freedom Torch Relay & Festival
Nathan Philips Square, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
free
The Tibetan Freedom Torch represents the hopes and aspirations of the Tibetan people for freedom and justice. It will be carried to more than 20 countries worldwide, reaching Tibet on the eve of the Beijing Games. The Toronto torch relay starts at 10:00 AM at the Chinese Consulate (240 St. George Street), leading to Nathan Philips Square for a day of Tibetan and local musicians, guest speakers, street theatre, food and drink.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Raw Milk Rally
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar, 9 Church Street
10:00 AM
free
Farmers, cow lovers and health food supporters rally in favour of raw milk.
Friday, May 23 & Saturday, May 24, 2008
Green Toronto Festival
Yonge-Dundas Square, south-east corner of Yonge and Dundas
Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
free admission
Stroll through more than 100 exhibits of green products and services, sample some scrumptious locally grown food and enjoy live bands & special guest speakers. Friday is kids day, with lots of fun activities for kids and teachers. On Saturday, Yonge Street will be closed to traffic from Dundas to Queen.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Spring! Grand Opening
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. Get outdoors and join us for our first Pedestrian Sunday of the year where the streets will be swarmed with smiles, buzzing with activity, and bursting with life. Bring the kids for the opening of our giant pinata. Come welcome the return of the Garden Car! Bring friends and family for the Parade of Kensington’s characters and history. And don’t miss a flirty swing around the Maypole!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
desiFEST
Yonge-Dundas Square, south-east corner of Yonge and Dundas
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
free
desiFEST Toronto will again this year present the very best in South Asian music and dance with contemporary indo-jazz fusion and world music along with cutting edge DJs from the Asian Underground music scene. desiFEST will also feature dance and music workshops, cooking demonstrations as well as arts and crafts vendors and traditional South Asian delicacies.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
GreenMom Spring Market
CNIB Centre, 1929 Bayview Avenue
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$6 advance - $8 at the door - free for kids
Enjoy a day of celebrating all the good things that we are doing to make Toronto and our world a better place! Discover new green products and services, meet like-minded families, and eat organic and healthy food all under one roof. Join us in this one-day green community shopping event and let us inspire one another creating a healthier and more sustainable future.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Mirvish Village: Music!
Markham Street south of Bloor
12:00 noon to 9:00 PM
free
Mirvish Village is excited to bring our community together with a car-free celebration of local talent, and express our community’s diverse ethnicity, age and interests. Join us for music, dance, art, food and performance. For this month’s instalment, P.S. Mirvish joins forces with soundaXis New Music Fest ‘08.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Fire! Summer SUNday
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. Today we honour fire, the sun, and the longest day of the year. We’ll crown the Sun King, dance to hot music, make sundials, and revel in the energy of the greatest, grandest fire there is, that gave life to everything on Earth—the sun!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Canada Day
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
In the spirit of history and family, this festival celebrates all that Canada has to offer. Featuring live music, dance, film, visual arts and family events all day and into the night.
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6, 2008
Beats, Breaks & Culture
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
The fifth anniversary of one of North America’s leading electronic music and culture festivals plugs into the latest currents of modern musical expression.
Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6, 2008
AfroFest 2008
Queen’s Park
times t.b.a.
free admission
A weekend-long celebration of African music, culture and food.
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ritmo y Color
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
This long running biannual Latin American festival visits the vibrant cultural arts scenes of Latin artists from abroad and from across Canada.
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Métis Arts 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 unique festival will showcase the talents of both traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists, including: music, dance, visual arts, new digital media, multi-media, film and television and performance arts, and traditional foods.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Mirvish Village: History!
Markham Street south of Bloor
12:00 noon to 9:00 PM
free
Mirvish Village is excited to bring our community together with a car-free celebration of local talent, and express our community’s diverse ethnicity, age and interests. Join us for music, dance, art, food and performance. For this month’s instalment, we remember how Mirvish Village started and celebrate our history.
Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19, 2008
Hogtown Hoedown
Market Lane Park
times t.b.a.
free admission
Old Town Toronto celebrates the culinary diversity of the local merchants in the area as well as local produce, food and drink from around Ontario.
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Celebrating Tigran
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
This inaugural festival reveals the diversity and vitality of Persian culture with performances from prominent international, Iranian and Canadian artists.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Mabuhay Philippines!
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), 222 Bremner Boulevard
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
ticket info t.b.a.
Mabuhay Philippines! is the largest celebration of Philippine heritage and culture in the country. The festival attracts thousands of Filipinos and non-Filipinos looking to experience one of Asia’s most beautiful destinations.
Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 2008
Festival of India 2008
Olympic Island
times t.b.a.
free admission
Details t.b.a.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Franco-Fête 2008
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
Francophones, francophiles and French culture lovers come in large numbers to this free event par excellence for the Greater Toronto Area: La Franco-Fête. For the 26th edition, celebrate and share French culture with a day of festivities for the entire family and a unique evening show.
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
Masala! Mehndi! Masti!
Exhibition Place
free admission
The largest multi-disciplinary South Asian Arts festival outside of South Asia, Masala! Mehndi! Masti! is an annual celebration of South Asian culture, featuring established and emerging artists in traditional and contemporary spheres of music, dance, film, theatre, literature and poetry, natural health practices, social issues, cuisine, arts & crafts and much more.
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
What Is Classical?
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
This new festival beckons audiences to question definitions of classical music with performances from a variety of global classical music genres and styles.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Water! Streams of Consciousness
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. Amid island music and a barrage of pirates, sailors, and fishermen, we’ll celebrate the magic of water, water conservation, and consciousness—write a message in a bottle, sing sea shanties, take the water challenge.
Friday, August 1 - Monday, August 4, 2008
Island Soul
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
A kaleidoscope of cultures that is the Pan-Caribbean diaspora. Food demonstrations, dance and music from renowned Reggae, Soca and Calypso artists.
Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3, 2008
Toronto Turkish Festival
Yonge-Dundas Square, south-east corner of Yonge and Dundas
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
free admission
3rd annual festival featuring live Turkish music and dance, authentic Turkish food, a marketplace, arts and crafts show, and lots of fun for the kids.
Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10, 2008
South Asia Calling
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
Showcasing the diversity of South Asian culture through music, film, dance, theatre, literature and comedy. With a focus on contemporary performance, South Asia Calling will incorporate all generations by presenting the icons of the region and their impact on the greater South Asian culture.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Hindu Heritage 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
A celebration of Hindu culture, presented by the Hindu Federation.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Mirvish Village: Arts!
Markham Street south of Bloor
12:00 noon to 9:00 PM
free
Mirvish Village is excited to bring our community together with a car-free celebration of local talent, and express our community’s diverse ethnicity, age and interests. Join us for music, dance, art, food and performance. For this month’s instalment, P.S. Mirvish celebrates the artistic community.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Black-Out
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. For the fifth anniversary of the memorable day when we all realized that we consume too much, we will celebrate by turning the lights out! All acoustic music, kid-powered fun, and community meals are what make remembering the Black-out such a delight.
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
TAIWANfest: World in an Island
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
Celebrate the cultural treasures of this beautiful Island with performances from artists directly from Taiwan and from Canadian artists of Taiwanese heritage. This year the festival explores in performance and in exhibitions the intermingling of Dutch, Canadian, Japanese, Indigenous Peoples and Chinese heritage into the cultural history of Taiwan.
Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
Festival of South Asia
Gerrard Street East between Greenwood and Coxwell
Saturday: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 noon to 11:00 PM
free admission
Festival of South Asia creates a window into the East for Torontonians wishing to celebrate and experience the culture and cuisine of South Asia. The main stage will showcase dancing, the beautiful Gerrard India Bazaar Fashion Show, and authentic South Asian music reflecting the Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh and Sri Lankan cultures. Off-stage, visitors will be enticed by the wonderfully diverse foods provided by more than 20 different restaurants.
Tuesday, August 26 - Monday, September 1, 2008
Ashkenaz Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
One of the largest and most prestigious festivals of its kind anywhere in the world, The Ashkenaz Festival 2008 will once again feature the best and brightest of the global Yiddish/Jewish culture scene: from traditional and boundary-breaking Klezmer, Yiddish, and Mid-eastern music, to diverse offerings in theatre, film, visual arts, and literature, plus family programming, interactive music and dance workshops, and the famous Ashkenaz Parade!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Air! The Kensington Community Air Show
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. In contrast to the Toronto International Air Show, we fly messages of peace, blow horns and hot air, eat chili, blow bubbles and dance in the street.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Pedestrian Sundays Kensington: Earth! Global Harvest Traditions
various streets in Kensington Market
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
free
Come eat, dance, and play in the streets together to sow the seeds of community. In celebration of the bounty of the earth, we’ll exchange seeds, meet our farmers, and enjoy a feast of local foods, and learn a harvest dance.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Cookbook Caper
John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
free admission
The Ontario Historical Society’s annual cookbook sale features hundreds of old and new books and food magazines. Every year new treasures are available! The Culinary Historians of Ontario also contribute to this popular fundraiser by offering a tearoom, where bargain hunters can relax with tea and delicious sweets.
Conferences & Symposiums
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Culinary Historians of Ontario Annual General Meeting + Apple-icious!
Montgomery’s Inn Museum, 4709 Dundas Street West
times & admission details t.b.a.
CHO’s AGM in the morning will be followed by a partnered event with Montgomery’s Inn Museum and Slow Food Toronto, featuring an apple tasting led by CHO’s Treasurer, Bob Wildfong, and demonstrations and tastings of apple recipes prepared in the Inn’s historic kitchen by the museum’s Volunteer Historic Cooks.
Dinners, Luncheons, Brunches & Teas
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Victorian Cream Tea
Scarborough Historical Museum, 1007 Brimley Road
12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
PWYC for admission + $3.50 for tea
Enjoy a cup of traditional English tea and scrumptious scones with Devon Cream while discovering secret facts about Queen Victoria.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Victoria Day Tea
Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
various prices - call 416-394-8113 for details
Celebrate the birth of Queen Victoria with a special afternoon tea.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Victoria Day Afternoon Tea
Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East
3:45 PM
$35 - call 416.487.9017
Afternoon tea and history talk.
Monday, May 26, 2008
19th Annual Bike Month Pancake Breakfast
Nathan Philips Square, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
free
Join the Mayor, City Councillors and fellow cyclists to mark the beginning of Bike Month with free organic coffee, fruit, pancakes and more on your way to work in the morning. Food provided by the vendors of St. Lawrence Market.
Tuesday, June 2, 2008
Canada From Coast to Coast
Splendido, 88 Harbord Street
6:30 PM
$245 (+ taxes & gratuities)
Celebrate the great bounty of the Canadian spring that is upon us and the onset of the coming summer. Chef David Lee and his team will be offering a 7 course Canadian tasting menu that will span this great country of ours from coast to coast, accompanied by an international selection of wines
from the Stem Wine Group portfolio as selected by sommelier Carlo Catallo. This event will be hosted in Splendido’s beautiful wine cellar.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Souper de Homards
Boathouse Grill, 207 Queens Quay West
6:00 PM
$45
Franco-Fête and les Soupers Francofun present their annual lobster supper. DJ Josée Beaudoin will top off the evening with all kinds of french music.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Green Gastronomy Dinner with Nathan Isberg
c5 Restaurant, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park Circle
6:30 PM
$125 - call 416.586.7928 for reservations
One Friday per month from April to July, c5 will host a celebrity Ontario chef, a selected regional farmer and vintner to create a superlative dinner and wine menu using local ingredients. They will also discuss their philosophies of sustainable food and wine production. This month, guest chef Nathan Isberg (Coca & Czehoski) joins c5 chef Ted Corrado to prepare a gourmet dinner that reflects a sensitivity to local suppliers and to the land, with wine pairings from Long Dog Winery.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Green Gastronomy Lunch with Nathan Isberg
Food Studio, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park Circle
12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
free admission - various prices for food & drink
One Sunday per month from April to July, Food Studio will offer an occasion for the whole family to purchase a delicious meal and selected wines while learning how chefs, farmers and vintners can work together to support the local agricultural economy. Joining Food Studio chef Caesar Guinto this month will be guest chef Nathan Isberg, with wine pairings from Long Dog Winery.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Hart House Strawberry Social
Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
free
Inspired by the desire to promote local food, Hart House decided to create an unforgettable event around a strawberry theme. Kicking off the event will be Soprano Laura Klassen along with David Roth, baritone performing songs by Schoene Muellerin, Willhelm Mueller, and Franz Schubert as well as Papageno/Papagena from finale of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. After the concert you’ll step outside into Hart House’s quadrangle which will be transformed into a magical strawberry field complete with Strawberry Maidens and live entertainment. You’ll enjoy a High Tea service, made from Oikos Teas, with strawberry themed food and sparkling wine.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Local Food Dinner
Veritas, 234 King Street East
reception at 6:00 PM - dinner at 7:00 PM
price t.b.a.
Local Food Plus, Veritas restaurant and Henry of Pelham Winery welcome you to enjoy a feast celebrating local food and farmers.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Green Gastronomy Dinner with Bertrand Alépée and Jason Inniss
c5 Restaurant, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park Circle
6:30 PM
$125 - call 416.586.7928 for reservations
One Friday per month from April to July, c5 will host a celebrity Ontario chef, a selected regional farmer and vintner to create a superlative dinner and wine menu using local ingredients. They will also discuss their philosophies of sustainable food and wine production. This month, guest chefs Bertrand Alépée and Jason Inniss (Amuse Bouche) joins c5 chef Ted Corrado to prepare a gourmet dinner that reflects a sensitivity to local suppliers and to the land, with wine pairings from Henry of Pelham.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Green Gastronomy Lunch with Bertrand Alépée and Jason Inniss
Food Studio, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park Circle
12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
free admission - various prices for food & drink
One Sunday per month from April to July, Food Studio will offer an occasion for the whole family to purchase a delicious meal and selected wines while learning how chefs, farmers and vintners can work together to support the local agricultural economy. Joining Food Studio chef Caesar Guinto this month will be guest chefs Bertrand Alépée and Jason Inniss, with wine pairings from Henry of Pelham.
Sunday, October 12 - Monday, October 13, 2008
Black Creek Thanksgiving Dinners
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
seating times t.b.a.
price t.b.a.
Give thanks and celebrate with a wonderful meal in the Half Way House restaurant and tour the Village.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Black Creek Christmas Dinners
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
seating times t.b.a.
price t.b.a.
Celebrate the traditions of Christmas with a meal in the Half Way House restaurant and tour the Village.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Black Creek Robbie Burns Dinner
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
seating times t.b.a.
price t.b.a.
Celebrate Robbie Burns Day with a wonderful meal in the Half Way House restaurant and tour the Village.
Food & Drink Festivals
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Beer & Cocktail Show 2008
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road
$20
Canada’s largest beer & cocktail show featuring unforgettable live performances, interactive shows, tips and recipes for cooking with beer, great music and an incredible world of beer and spirits all under one roof.
Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
Italian Seasons Festival
various restaurants
various prices
In spring, Italian kitchens come alive with colour and fragrance as dishes that reflect the season grace the table. The Italian Seasons Festival presented by the Italian Trade Commission celebrates this tradition with exclusive spring inspired menus at 21 of Toronto’s top Italian restaurants. Patrons are encouraged to sample both traditional and inventive dishes to tempt and inspire their palate. Participating restaurants include Grano, Mercatto, Scaramouche, The Big Ragu and many more - see the event website for a full list.
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2008
May Festival of Chefs
Cheese Boutique, 45 Ripley Avenue
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
free admission
Every Saturday and Sunday in May, Cheese Boutique will host some of the finest establishments in Toronto and the chefs behind them. The invitation is a chance for patrons to experience what Cheese Boutique offers through the hands of masters. Patrons can interact with the chefs, and receive complimentary samples of their cuisine, paired with wines selected by partner sommeliers. Chefs appearing this weekend are Massimo Capra of Mistura (Saturday) and Mike Steh of reds bistro (Sunday).
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 2008
May Festival of Chefs
Cheese Boutique, 45 Ripley Avenue
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
free admission
Every Saturday and Sunday in May, Cheese Boutique will host some of the finest establishments in Toronto and the chefs behind them. The invitation is a chance for patrons to experience what Cheese Boutique offers through the hands of masters. Patrons can interact with the chefs, and receive complimentary samples of their cuisine, paired with wines selected by partner sommeliers. Chefs appearing this weekend are Ted Corrado of c5 (Saturday) and Jonathan Gushue of Langdon Hall (Sunday).
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Food For Futures
Yonge-Dundas Square, south-east corner of Yonge and Dundas
12:00 noon to 2:30 PM
$10 for lunch
A lively day of internationally-flavoured food and entertainment to benefit Street Kids International, a non-profit agency that is a global leader in developing and disseminating the strategies and tools needed to give street kids around the world the choices, skills, and opportunities to make a better life for themselves.
Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1, 2008
May Festival of Chefs
Cheese Boutique, 45 Ripley Avenue
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
free admission
Every Saturday and Sunday in May, Cheese Boutique will host some of the finest establishments in Toronto and the chefs behind them. The invitation is a chance for patrons to experience what Cheese Boutique offers through the hands of masters. Patrons can interact with the chefs, and receive complimentary samples of their cuisine, paired with wines selected by partner sommeliers. Chefs appearing this weekend are Keith Froggett of Scaramouche (Saturday) and Lino Collevecchio of Via Allegro (Sunday).
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Taste of Little Italy
College Street between Bathurst and Shaw
free
College Street, from Bathurst to Shaw, becomes a pedestrian square for the weekend, lined by local restaurants sampling their very best fare, music on every corner, shopping and exploring, and some of the best people watching in the city. And in a typical Toronto twist, nestled among the great Italian cafes, patios and street performers are other gems from around the world.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
One City, One Table
Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
12:00 noon to 9:00 PM
free
Celebrate Toronto’s cuisine at a massive table - 650 feet long - that will stretch down the District’s Mill Street, with food stations serving the creations of some of Toronto’s top chefs including Mark McEwan of North 44°, One and Bymark; Chris McDonald and Doug Penfold of Cava and Xoco Cava; Lino Collevecchio of Via Allegro; Anne Yarymowich of the Art Gallery of Ontario; Patrick McMurray of Starfish; Ted Corrado of C5; Lucia Ruggiero-Martella of Grano; Ryo Ozawa of EDO; and Viji Ponniah of Allen’s. Part of Luminato at the Distillery.
Friday, June 27 - Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Toronto Ribfest
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
ticket info t.b.a.
Toronto Ribfest attracts over 100,000 visitors who come to enjoy live music, succulent ribs prepared by ribbers from across North America, and the beer tents. Children are delighted with candy floss, carnival rides, the climbing wall and pony rides. On Canada Day, a lively fireworks display celebrates Canada’s birthday at dusk.
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Summerlicious
various restaurants throughout Toronto
various prices
The sixth edition of Toronto’s ever-popular summer restaurant promotion, featuring exclusive prix fixe menus offered at over 100 of Toronto’s top dining establishments.
Thursday, July 10 - Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tasty Thursdays
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
11:AM to 2:00 PM
free admission - all dishes $5 or less
Every Thursday from July 10 to August 28, a variety of prime Toronto restaurants will be featuring select menu items for five dollars or less.
Thursday, August 7 - Sunday, August 10, 2008
Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Fort York, 100 Garrison Road
$25-$50 - see website for more details
A celebration of Canada’s rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the country. Featuring more than 200 brands of beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier celebration of the golden beverage.
Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10, 2008
Taste of the Danforth
Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Donlands
free admission
Taste of the Danforth is one of Toronto’s signature events, showcasing the best food our multicultural city has to offer - from dim sum to mezes, from world folk music to children’s games - but with a very special emphasis on the Hellenic food and culture that makes the Danforth a destination year round.
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
Hot & Spicy Food Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
The 11th edition of this popular festival features local, international and celebrity chefs dishing up hot, sweet and spicy cuisine in demonstrations and at workshops, panel discussions and tutored tastings. Live music and dance enrich the palette of food events along with the return of the fifth annual Iron Chef Competition and the Red Hot Market.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Farm to Fork Festival
Don Valley Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
free admission
A delicious celebration of local food. Delight in the flavour of Ontario with an abundance of food from local producers. Dish up tasty treats alongside seasoned chefs, and create with artists who are inspired by cuisine. Join us for theatrical performances by Clay and Paper Theatre, an exhibit by Botanical Artists of Canada and great live music.
Thursday, November 20 - Sunday, November 23, 2008
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), 222 Bremner Boulevard
various times and ticket prices - see website for details
Canada’s premier gourmet food and drink event, giving attendees the opportunity to explore and learn about nearly every wine region from around the globe, access to premium spirits and sampling from Toronto’s finest craft and micro breweries, and the chance to sample cuisine from Toronto’s hottest chefs and restaurants.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Picnic at the Brick Works
Don Valley Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
time & ticket info t.b.a.
Slow Food Toronto and Evergreen present the second annual Picnic at the Brick Works. Further details t.b.a.
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 8, 2009
Summerlicious
various restaurants throughout Toronto
various prices
The 2009 edition of Toronto’s ever-popular winter restaurant promotion, featuring exclusive prix fixe menus offered at over 100 of Toronto’s top dining establishments.
Lectures, Presentations, Courses & Exhibits
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The Soil Food Web
High Park Children’s Garden
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
$30-$45 sliding scale - pre-register online
This workshop presented by Garden Jane is for garden keeners who want to learn more about soil science and the soil food web. Topics: pH, Nitrogen and other macro and micro-nutrients; bacteria and fungi and other members of the food web; low and medium tech ways to make good compost tea and how to use it.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Food in the City: Farming for Profit and Urban Agriculture
Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen Street East
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
admission details t.b.a.
Toronto-based farm businesses have started to sell their locally grown produce at local city farmers’ markets. Come and learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of food at this informational event presented by Next Generation. Presenters include Canadian Organic Growers, the Stop Community Food Centre and Matchbox Garden, followed by a short documentary film on cities producing food locally.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Cheeses of Spain and Portugal
Volo, 587 Yonge Street
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
$35 or $95 for three sessions - call 416-928-ooo8 to reserve
Learn about cheese history, production and varieties within the culinary and cultural context of Europe’s classic cheese regions. Session includes a tasting flight of 5 to 7 cheeses selected and presented by cheese expert Julia Rogers, accompanied by beer and/or wine selected by Volo’s Ralph Morana.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Container Garden Workshop
Mind Body Clinic, 2921 Lakeshore Blvd West
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$20-$30 sliding scale (includes take-home resources) - call 416-252-3665 to pre-register
This presentation, talk and demonstration offers Garden Jane’s perspectives on organic container gardening. Learn tips on growing organic vegetables, herbs and other useful plants in containers. Includes a demonstration of planting containers that may be grown on a balcony, patio or rooftop.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Planning and Growing an Herb Garden
Culinarium, 705 Mount Pleasant Road
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$10 (includes a potted seedling to take home)
Ever wanted to know which herbs grow taller, which ones spread too quickly, how to grow herbs on your balcony, and how to maintain your herbs throughout the summer? Then join Melissa Benner from Heritage Line Herbs for an informative talk about all of the above and more.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Mixed Greens Film Screening: “The Islands Project”
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park
6:45 PM
PWYC
During the summer of 2006, chef Michael Stadtlander journeyed on his biodiesel/solar powered kitchen bus, The Liberator, with his family and a group of apprentices from his farm in Ontario heading west to Vancouver, Quadra and Cortes Islands, in British Columbia. He was returning to the province that nurtured and inspired his early days as a chef in Canada. In each locale he encounters artists, farmers, oyster cultivators, environmentalists and loggers dedicated to environmentally sustainable business practices and the bounty of their islands. In plein-air dinners made with locally raised and foraged ingredients he lavishes his local guests with the delectable creations of his edible art. You will wish you were there.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture
High Park Children’s Garden
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
$50-$75 sliding scale (includes take-home resources) - pre-register online
This hands-on workshop presented by Garden Jane introduces organic gardening, permaculture theory and seasonal hands-on activities. Topics include permaculture design; organic and permaculture practices; plant guilds (plants that grow well together, help soil tilth and support the larger ecosystem); soil building; cover crops and mulches; organic pest control.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
100 KM: Summer
Coupe Space, 998 Queen Street East
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$95 (+ GST) - call 416-469-9656 to reserve
It’s time to welcome in the new season with a bang! The second event in a seasonal series, Tobey Nemeth (chef, Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar) and Michael Caballo (chef, Niagara Street Café) return for another unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the most unique artisanal offerings produced within a 100-km radius of Toronto (give or take). Open your eyes (and mouth) to an array of seasonal delicacies from heirloom produce to naturally-raised meats to artisan cheeses to incredible preserves to Ontario fish and much more (menu released closer to event date). And because that’s not decadent enough, they’ll also guide us through a mini-tasting of Ontario wine, beer, and other local libations. Celebrate the pleasures of the local table at this Slow Food-inspired event.
Monday, June 16, 2008
The Cheese Lab
Coupe Space, 998 Queen Street East
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$75 (+ GST) - call 416-469-9656 to reserve
The charismatic and passionate Afrim Pristine of Cheese Boutique returns to the Tasting Club for a cheese tasting unlike anything you have experienced before. Afrim will inspire you with wild and craaaazy ways to use cheese, lead an extreme taste test moving through different ages of cheese. Then, on goes the lab coat and out comes the liquid nitrogen, as Afrim wows us with an dip into molecular gastronomy. Afrim will challenge you to rethink cheese entirely, as he truly pushes the envelope in this varied exploration of the magic and science of cheese. Hocus pocus.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sprouting Workshop
Mind Body Clinic, 2921 Lakeshore Blvd West
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$20-$30 sliding scale (includes take-home resources) - call 416-252-3665 to pre-register
Presented by Garden Jane. Learn the basics of sprouting a variety of seeds for your health and well being. We’ll explore ways to incorporate more live food into your diet and lifestyle.
Food Tastings, Signings & Meet and Greets
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Farmer Meet & Greet
Fiesta Farms, 200 Christie Street
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
free
Come meet Local Food Plus certified producers and processors at this month’s Meet-and-Greet at Fiesta Farms. This month’s event will feature Ontario Natural Food Co-op, Harmony Organic, Saugeen Country Dairy and Barrie Hill Farm.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Meet the Maker: The Great Canadian Salsa Company
Culinarium, 705 Mount Pleasant Road
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
free
Join Salsa Dave from The Great Canadian Salsa Company for a sample of his unique and delicious salsa. Perfect for all you foodie fellows, this salsa is made with Ontario Craft Beer and has a unique hockey connection, ask Dave for more details.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Martin Picard: “Au Pied De Cochon - The Album”
The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge Street
4:00 PM
free
Celebrated Chef Martin Picard makes his only Toronto book signing appearance. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the man behind the landmark Montreal restaurant.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Where The Wild Things Are
Buddha Dog, 163 Roncesvalles Avenue
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
$25
Slow Food Toronto presents a tutored tasting of local spring greens with master forager Jonathan Forbes of Forbes Wild Foods, with the support of chef Andrew Eade. Taste a variety of local wild greens, learn about their history and use, then sample the famous Prince Edward county made Buddha Dog with a seasonal, homemade sauce. Please note that this is not a meal, but an informative tasting
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Local Food Plus Launch at The Big Carrot
The Big Carrot, 348 Danforth Avenue
12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
free
LFP is proud to announce it’s new market partnership with The Big Carrot, a natural food market and worker-owned cooperative.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Local Food Plus Launch at Culinarium
Culinarium, 705 Mount Pleasant Road
12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
free
Culinarium is a retail store focusing on selling all-Ontario, local products. LFP is pleased to partner with this exciting new business.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Antique Cookbook Roadshow with Liz Driver
The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge Street
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
free
Do you have old cookbooks tucked away in a drawer? Have you ever wondered about their historical value? Perhaps your old recipe books were passed down within the family or were purchased at a flea market. Whether advertising cookbooks for flour or stoves, community cookbooks for churches or synagogues, old home economics textbooks, or government manuals - bring your treasured Canadian volumes to The Cookbook Store for an individual assessment of their historical value by Liz Driver, an expert in the field.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Meet the Maker: Wholesome Hotcakes
Culinarium, 705 Mount Pleasant Road
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
free
Join Debbie Lorint from Wholesome Hotcakes for a griddling good time and a sample of her delicious pancakes.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Strawberry Social Festival
St. Lawrence Market (South Market), 95 Front Street East
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
free admission
Sample free strawberries dipped in chocolate during the peak of the Strawberry Season.
Trade & Consumer Shows
Thursday, September 11 - Sunday, September 14, 2008
CHFA Expo East 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), 255 Front Street West
times and other details t.b.a.
Trade show for the Canadian Health Food Association, delivering education, innovation and networking opportunities for Canada’s natural health product and organic retailers.
Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
Flavours: The Festival of Desserts + The Toronto Chocolate Show
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
times & ticket details t.b.a.
Toronto’s only consumer show dedicated to chocolate and desserts.
Wednesday, November 19 - Sunday, November 23, 2008
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), 222 Bremner Blvd
times & ticket details t.b.a.
An unparalleled opportunity to sample over 1200 fine wines, spirits and beers from around the globe, along with samplings of gourmet food from some of Toronto’s top restaurants.
Out-Of-Town Events
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Terroir: Pince Edward County Wine Celebration
Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds, Picton
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
$20 advance - $25 at the door
Enjoy the spring wine releases of Prince Edward County wineries each paired with a sampling of local cuisine. The day will also feature live entertainment, an art show, door prizes and more.
Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 22, 2008
Niagara New Vintage Festival
various locations in the Niagara region
various prices
Take part in the time-honoured ritual of being among the first to taste Niagara’s new vintage. Dozens of Niagara’s most celebrated winemakers will be on hand, along with a host of chefs who will entice you with fabulous dishes, painstakingly selected to compliment the wine. With tours, tastings and culinary extravaganzas to entice your inner gourmand, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Ontario’s newest wines.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Margaret Webb: “Apples to Oysters”
Eco-Farmers’ Market at Hempola Farms, corner of Highway 93 and Forbes Road, Dalston
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
free
“Apples to Oysters” is one of the hottest -and most fascinating - food books on the Canadian best-seller list this spring. In her engaging and entertaining book, Magaret Webb introduces readers to 11 quintessential Canadian foods and outstanding farmers who produce them - or, as she calls them, “chefs of the soil and the sea, tractor-seat philosophers, poet biologists, thingamajig inventors, and zealous educators”. Webb will be signing copies and talking about her book at the Eco-Farmers’ Market.
Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 28, 2008
Niagara Wine Festival
various locations in the Niagara region
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.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
TASTE! A Celebration of Regional Cuisine
Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds, Picton
11:00 PM to 5:00 PM
$15
TASTE! is an annual one-day wine and culinary event featuring regional chefs, gifted growers, wonderful winemakers and the best beers, cider and cuisine Prince Edward County has to offer. The historic Crystal Palace and surrounding tents will be alive with aromas to tempt the taste buds, fabulous jazz entertainment.
Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 2008
Niagara Food Festival 2008
downtown Welland
free admission
The Niagara Food Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary in historic downtown Welland. The annual showcase of all things food and drink in Niagara brings together growers, producers, restaurateurs, chefs, wineries, brewers and entertainers to celebrate the best the Niagara region has to offer.
Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23, 2008
Great Lakes Community Shared Agriculture Conference 2008
Geneva Park Conference Centre, Orillia
see website for times and registration details
The Community Shared Agriculture Conference endeavours to generate support for small community-based farm operations. Workshops and presentations will focus on practical techniques, tools and resources specific to organics and CSA farming. Topics include production, marketing and financial aspects of running a CSA operation. Unique to the 2008 conference, a CSA mini-school will be offered to novice farmers or existing farm operators interested in switching to a CSA program.
