Events

Fri, Aug 20, 2010 -- Sat, Sep 04, 2010
CNE Ribfest 2010
Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
free with CNE admission
Back by popular demand, a succulent rib fest takes over Bandshell Park during the CNE. Ribbers from everywhere won't want to miss this fabulous feast as a multitude of rib masters compete to win best rib recipe. (NOTE: Not running on Monday, Aug 23rd & Monday, Aug 30th.)
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Fri, Aug 20, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 06, 2010
Canadian National Exhibition 2010
Exhibition Place
10:00 AM to midnight (10:00 PM on Labour Day)
various prices - see website for details
The Canadian National Exhibition is the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America, attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year. The CNE's roots are in agriculture and this continues to be a strong component of the Fair which features a working farm and the Horse Show. Other attractions include two midways, the Food building, live music and entertainment, and much more. This year will also feature live cooking demonstrations by chefs Anthony Rose (Aug. 26), Lynn Crawford (Aug. 27), Michael Smith (Aug. 28), Rob Rainford (Aug. 29), Anna Olson (Sept. 3), Massimo Capra (Sept. 4) and Rose Reisman (Sept. 5).
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Fri, Sep 03, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 06, 2010
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Fri-Sun: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM - Mon: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
free admission
Canada's Largest Ribfest, put on by the Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore, is a family-friendly, four-day food extravaganza, bringing together 15 Ribber Teams from across North America, hungry to compete for the Best Ribs Title, and more than 175,000 people hungry to taste their mouth-watering fare. It also features great musical guests, and activities and games for kids of all ages. The proceeds from this event go directly to the community – a good cause, good food, good times and the perfect way to bid farewell to summer.
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Fri, Sep 03, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 06, 2010
Hispanic Fiesta 2010
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
free admission
Hispanic Fiesta 2010 is ready to fill Mel Lastman Square with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that the Hispanic heritage is famous for. Hispanic Fiesta will feature the best known local & International Hispanic performers covering 20 different countries that speak Spanish.
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Sat, Sep 04, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 05, 2010
Fiera Festival
College Street between Bathurst Street and Shaw Street
12:00 noon to 2:00 AM
free
A celebration of Italian culture, music and cuisine, featuring live performances and delectable tastes.
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Sat, Sep 04, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 06, 2010
Ashkenaz
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
Showcasing the work of leading contemporary artists from Canada and around the world working in music, film, theatre, dance, literature, craft and visual arts. Ashkenaz 2010 will bring into focus the cultural vibrancy and interconnectedness of Jewish and non-Jewish communities at home and abroad.
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Sun, Sep 05, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 06, 2010
Brazilian Day Canada 2010
Yonge-Dundas Square, corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Monday: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday: $20 available via link below - Monday: free admission
Presented in partnership by BrasilNews and GloboTV, Brazilian Independence Day and Labour Day will be celebrated at Yonge-Dundas Square. Featuring Brazilian singers and bands in a huge free concert, a beer garden and delicious Brazilian foods. Sunday is a benefit event for Habitat for Humanity, and will include a cash bar and Feijoada, Brazil's national dish.
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Wed, Sep 08, 2010
The Next Generation of Wine
The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
free admission - reserve via link below
Join us for the lauch of two new wines from the Bosc Family. These new wines celebrate family, friends and the connections we create while sharing delicious food and wine. Michele Bosc will introduce the wine at 6:45pm sharp to synchronize the tweet-up with Niagara, Hamilton and Ottawa locations. Mingle with reps from Meal Exchange, our official partner. Snacks, prizes, a great cause and Niagara wine lovers - what could be better to start September?
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Wed, Sep 08, 2010
Fête de Pinot Noir
St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King Street East
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$150 - available via link below
Join us for Fête de Pinot Noir, a celebration of Burgundy's famously fickle red wine grape. Winemakers and principals from four continents will join us to showcase their finest bottlings of the "heartbreak grape". Carneros, Adelaide Hills, Marlborough, Burgundy, Otago, Willamette Valley, Niagara, Tuscany, Santa Barbara and Martinborough will all be represented. A fundraising event in support of Delisle Youth Services.
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Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Château de Beaucastel Tasting & Dinner
Didier Restaurant, 1496 Yonge Street
tasting: 6:15 PM - reception: 7:15 PM - dinner: 7:45 PM
$295 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve
Join Thomas Perrin, from the esteemed family that has owned the estate for more than a century, as he leads a structured tasting of world-class wines from the Rhône Valley. Serious Châteauneuf-du-Pape fans will note that the famed Hommage à Jacques Perrin — a wine rarely seen in our marketplace, with several past vintages scored 100 by Parker — will be served at the dinner.
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Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Harvestin' the County Supper
Sandbanks Provincial Park, R.R. #1, Picton
seatings at 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM
$20 - reserve via link below
The beach of Sandbanks Provincial Park sets the stage for the annual Harvestin' the County Supper, a 100% Prince Edward County feast featuring local beef, pork and produce as prepared by Currah's Catering of Picton.
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Fri, Sep 10, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Vegetarian Food Fair 2010
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
The Toronto Vegetarian Association and Harbourfront Centre present the largest event of its kind in North America. Discover new products and ideas from more than 100 exhibitors and enjoy a wide variety of presentations, workshops, and vegetarian cuisine cooking demos. The Fair is a wonderful opportunity for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike featuring the newest health products on the market and information to learn how to prepare nutritious family meals.
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Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Say Cheese! And Cheers! - Late Harvest Beer and Cheese
Black Creek Brewery at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$30 - call 416-667-6284 to reserve
Join expert Julia Rogers and treat yourself to a rich journey into the delicious world of cheese. Guests will sample five local cheese varieties each paired with a selected craft beer, along with our popular homemade root chips and fresh-baked bread. This enjoyable evening includes a guided tour of the brewery.
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Fri, Sep 10, 2010 -- Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Dine Around The Danforth
various restaurants on Danforth Avenue between Jones and Westlake
various times
various prices
The Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Association presents its first annual food festival, Dine Around the Danforth. Over 65 multicultural restaurants will be participating in this unique street event by featuring entertainment and significant discounts including prix fixe menus. Savour the best of Moroccan, Ethiopian, Greek, Italian, Hakka, Mexican, Thai and Tunisian cuisine, along with Sushi Bars, traditional diners and much more from around the world at excellent prices.
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Sat, Sep 11, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Ethiopian Day Celebration 2010
Christie Pits Park, corner of Christie & Bloor
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
free
A celebration of Ethiopian New Year and the multicultural diversity of Canada. Activities will include live music and dance performances, cultural fashion show, Ethiopian Cuisine, cultural exhibits, kids fun aone and much more.
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Sat, Sep 11, 2010
An Evening with Buddy Valastro: The Cake Boss
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Exhibition Place
7:00 PM
$53 via link below
Join celebrity baker Buddy Valastro for an evening of cakes, stories, and fun. In this rare live, interactive event, TLC's Cake Boss will share the stories behind his hit series and his colorful Italian family, answer audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the nation.
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Sat, Sep 11, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Tour de Greenbelt: Niagara Region
various locations in Niagara Region
various times
various prices - see link below for details
Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe. The Tour is a fresh air festival on wheels: an active, healthy, and educational family-oriented bike adventure through Ontario's Greenbelt. It is a leisurely "stop and smell the Greenbelt" ride with activities before, during and after the ride.
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Sat, Sep 11, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Taste of the Kingsway
Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
free admission
Taste of the Kingsway is a food and entertainment extravaganza with plenty of fun activities for everyone. Along with over 30 Kingsway restaurants serving delicious samples of international cuisines, the festival features beer and wine gardens, a dog show, a classic car show, live music, a midway and much more.
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Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Feast of Fields 2010
Cold Creek Conservation Area, King Township
1:00 to 5:00 PM
$75 before May 31st - $100 after - reserve at 905-859-3609 or the link below
Be a part of a truly innovative organic experience, and get up close and personal with more than 40 of Southern Ontario's top and prestigious chefs. Feast of Fields offers attendees an opportunity to sample and taste a wide variety of exciting of local and organic food and drinks, and with the goal of truly being green, all Feast of Fields food will be served on vegetable leaves and other innovative serving options. All guests will receive a complimentary cook book with each Chef's all time favourite dish. Feast of Fields is an event created by Organic Advocates, a non-profit association that supports organic food awareness and sustainability.
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Mon, Sep 13, 2010
James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour
Ruby Watch Co, 730 Queen Street East
7:00 PM
$200 - $150 for Visa Infinite & Signature cardholders - tickets available via link below
The Celebrity Chef Tour benefitting the James Beard Foundation is coming to Toronto for a night of culinary celebration. Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk of Ruby Watch Co will host celebrity Chef Jonathon Waxman, cookbook author, chef extraordinaire and the "Yoda" of Top Chef Masters. Money raised from this event goes to support aspiring culinary professionals.
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Mon, Sep 13, 2010
Dinner with Carlo Schiopetto
Zucca Trattoria, 2150 Yonge Street
$150 - call 416.488.5774 to reserve
An informative (and fun!) evening of Friulan cuisine, where a five course menu will be meticulously paired with five wines from the legendary Schiopetto winery, presented by founding the father of modern winemaking, Carlo Schiopetto. Schiopetto is one of Collio's oldest wineries, and Carlo's father Mario started a winemaking revolution in Friuli when he set up shop there in the mid 1960s. Their wines are regarded by many as some of the finest in Italy.
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Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
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Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Harvest Wednesdays: September Tasting
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$19.95 - reserve via link below
The beloved local food series Harvest Wednesdays returns to the Gladstone Hotel for its fifth harvest season. Each month Chef Marc Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as by the local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners. This cocktail party style tasting event will feature tastes of the season in progress and an opportunity to meet with local producers and partners.
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Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Food for Change Dinner Series
The Stop's Green Barn, Barn #4, 601 Christie Street
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$75 - $125 with wine pairings - $100 to be part of kitchen crew - email catering@thestop.org or call 416-652-7867 ext. 250 to register
Chef Chris Brown creates an intimate, five course dining experience for you to savour under the stars at our fabulous Green Barn. And if you want to experience life in a professional kitchen, join the kitchen crew and help prepare the feast. Proceeds to support The Stop Community Food Centre.
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Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
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Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Meghan Telpner's Vegetarian Transition Workshop
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$65 - reserve via link below
It can get complicated when we want to make the switch to a healthier way of eating. Part of that transition, for many people, is learning to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet, or perhaps eliminating meat/animal products all together. In this two hour workshop, Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner will show you how to explore vegetarian sources of protein, make your own milk substitutes, easy tips of making vegetarian and vegan meals more hearty and filling, and ways to avoid using soy to replace everything. You’ll also enjoy a tasty vegan meal prepared during the workshop, and receive a copy of the 5 Days Vegan tutorial.
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Fri, Sep 17, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 26, 2010
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, live entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 59th Niagara Wine Festival.
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Fri, Sep 17, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Colombian Diaspora Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
The best of Colombian art - photography, film, dance, music, theatre, literature & new media - gastronomy, businesses and community work. Presented by the Casa Cultural Colombiana in association with the General Consulate of Colombia and local Colombian-Canadian organizations.
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Fri, Sep 17, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Toronto Ukrainian Festival
Bloor Street West between Jane and Runnymede
free admission
The Toronto Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of Toronto's diversity. It has established itself as one of the premier Ukrainian festivals in North America. The Festival takes pride in showcasing contemporary professional and amateur artists and performers of Ukrainian heritage who celebrate Ukrainian culture through music, dance and visual arts.
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Sat, Sep 18, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Fall in Love with Blends
cafe Taste, 1330 Queen Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$30 - reserve via link below
The French have been doing it for years, and Ontario has recently caught on... to the power of blending wine varietals, that is! In this class, discover why two (or more) can be better than one. iYellow Wine Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson and include at samples of least 6 wines plus food pairings.
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Sat, Sep 18, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 19, 2010
Korean Harvest Festival
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
free admission
Celebrating traditional Korean harvest season with food and family fun. Hosted by the North Toronto Korean Canadian Association
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Sat, Sep 18, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Week 2010
various locations in Stratford
various times
various prices (many events are free)
The third annual Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! The Culinary Week begins on September 18th with the Stratford Garlic Festival, followed by a week of tastings, workshops and special dinners. The celebrations are capped with the festivities of the Savour Stratford Culinary Festival on September 25th and 26th. The festival includes a two-day outdoor Farmers and Artisans’ Market, Concerts in the park, an old-fashion Pork Roast, a Beer and Wine Pavilion, Children’s Area, Perth County BBQs, the Stratford Chefs School Learning Centre, BBQ, Blues and Brews on Saturday night, followed by the Savour Stratford Tasting on Sunday. It all happens in Stratford’s historic downtown shopping and garden district.
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Sat, Sep 18, 2010
Good Food For All Festival
The Stop Community Food Centre, 1884 Davenport Road
12:00 noon to 3:00 PM
free
Once again, The Stop Community Food Centre promises to bring fun, food and a bouncy castle to Davenport West with their annual harvest season party. There will be chefs, music and lots of games for kids. Maybe animals. Possibly ice cream. Perhaps a little samba music. Almost certainly the awesome band Nine Mile. Likely a little friendly cook-off competition. Come and join us, our neighbours and fellow foodies from around the city, for a relaxed afternoon of late summer fun.
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Mon, Sep 20, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Toronto Beer Week
various locations
various times
various prices
Toronto Beer Week (TBW) is a collective series of events dedicated to the celebration and advancement of the craft beer movement. TBW will showcase authentically brewed and flavourful beer, the talented brewers who create them, and the licensees who proudly support them. The event will kick off the day after the Toronto International Film Festival comes to a close, and will feature dozens of events held at some of the city’s finest restaurants, bars and pubs.
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Mon, Sep 20, 2010
Stoney Ridge 25th Anniversary Celebration
University of Toronto Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$48 for Ontario Wine Society members - $58 for non-members
In July of 1985, Stoney Ridge Cellars became the 18th licensed winery in the fledgling Ontario wine industry. Stoney Ridge’s first vintage consisted of 500 cases of 11 different wines, produced entirely by hand. Today, Stoney Ridge Estate Winery produces a wide array of 100% Niagara wines, featuring more than 30 products that include a full complement of VQA varietals, ports, and Icewines. For this anniversary event, founder and current general manager Jim Warren will lead the tasting of Stoney Ridge’s current and library wines, reminisce on the past 25 years and talk about the future.
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala: "Vij's at Home"
The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge Street
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
free
Join us for treats and refreshments with Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, celebrating the latest cookbook from their landmark Vancouver restaurant Vij's.
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Vintages Presents: Taste Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario, Baillie Court, Third Floor, 317 Dundas Street West
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$55 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve
Celebrate what we do best. Showcasing wines that are winning the world over, this highly anticipated taste-and-buy event is returning to the AGO. Sample over 90 wines and meet the passionate and the talented people behind more than 30 Ontario wineries.
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Bodega Sottano Winemaker's Dinner
Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 3438 Yonge Street
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
$85 - call 416.483.4800 to reserve
Enjoy a five-course tasting menu, paired with wines from Argentinean winery Bodega Sottano.
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010
An Evening With Anthony Bourdain
Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street
8:00 PM
$30-$50 - VIP tickets $175 - see link below for more details
Chef, author of Kitchen Confidential and host of The Travel Channel’s No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain, will visit Massey Hall for one night only. Bourdain will spend the evening sharing candid, and often hysterical, insights about his life’s work and travels including an open question and answer session with the audience. Following the release of his much anticipated new book, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook, Bourdain will have plenty of new stories to share for all those in attendance.
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
South African Wine Dinner at Lisbon By Night
Lisbon By Night, 802 Dundas Street West
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$75
To start off their fall season, the South African Wine Society is hosting a dinner that recognizes the historical position of the Portuguese in South African history, and combines Portuguese food and entertainment with South African Wines.
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The Return of Bruichladdich: A Structured Tasting with Jim McEwan
The National Club, 303 Bay Street
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$75 - call 416.365.5767 or 1.800.266.4764 to reserve
Explore what has been called the purest whisky in Scotland, guided by Bruichladdich’s Production Director, Jim McEwan - proud Ileach and three-time winner of Distiller of the Year. Taste classic Bruichladdich scotches, plus rare and unique products including a special creation blended just for this event.
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Evergreen Brick Works: Wild in the City
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
6:00 PM
$500 - see link below to reserve
Evergreen’s Wild in the City kicks off the Grand Opening of Evergreen Brick Works with a party celebrating the many ways nature and imagination intersect to bring a city to life. Leading artists, musicians and chefs will come together to create one of the city’s most dynamic evenings in support of one of Canada’s most dynamic new environmental and cultural institutions, Evergreen Brick Works. Featuring a spectacular multicourse dinner prepared by an impressive lineup of 10 of Toronto’s leading local food chefs: Brad Long, Jamie Kennedy, Anthony Rose, Anthony Walsh, Paul Boehmer, Joshna Maharaj, Michael Steh, Donna Dooher, Bettina Schorman and Kevin McKenna; with a spectacular reception catered by Afrim Pristine of the Cheese Boutique, and the best of local wines will highlight each course.
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Be Guilty!
Angell Gallery, 12 Ossington Avenue
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
$20 - reserve via link below
iYellow Wine Club and Malivoire Wine Company present a tasting of Guilty Men White and Guilty Men Red, two new wines from Malivoire, along with delicious food pairings. Limited tickets and cool swag for everyone attending.
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Ladies Luncheon at The Stop
The Stop's Green Barn, 601 Christie Street
12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
tables of 8 available at $100 per person
Reconnect with old friends;, enjoy a cocktail reception, exquisite lunch and a special presentation from Dr. Natasha Turner, all while raising funds for The Stop Community Food Centre's innovative programs that fight hunger, build hope and inspire change.
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Fri, Sep 24, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Evergreen Brick Works Grand Opening Celebration
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
times t.b.a.
free
Plan to join Evergreen in celebration of the grand opening of Evergreen Brick Works! We’ll have fabulous food, tours of the historic heritage buildings and festivities all weekend long. Help us kick off this new chapter in creating more sustainable cities.
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Fri, Sep 24, 2010
George Italian Dinner Series
George, 111C Queen Street East
7:00 PM
$75 - additional $65 for optional wine pairings - call 416.863.6006 to reserve
Returning to his Italian roots and inspired by the International Slow Food movement, Chef Lorenzo Loseto is hosting an Italian Dinner Series at George Restaurant. From March until October, each last Friday night of the month dinner will focus on featured seasonal and sustainable items.
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Sat, Sep 25, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Thank You for Wine & Food
cafe Taste, 1330 Queen Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$30 - reserve via link below
Gobble gobble your way through this yummy class as we pair your favourite Thanksgiving flavours with fantastic wines. This class with help give you some pairing basics to apply to the next Thanksgiving dinner you attend or host. iYellow Wine Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson and include at samples of least 6 wines plus food pairings.
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Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Tet Trung Thu: Mid Autumn Celebration
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
The Mid Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or the Lantern Festival, is celebrated throughout East Asia. It is the second-most important holiday (New Year’s Day being the most important) and occurs around the September equinox. Traditionally, families gather around to celebrate the end of the summer harvest by eating moon cakes, lighting lanterns, and gazing at the moon and stars. It is also a wonderful day for children to stay up late and play together outside at night.
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Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Planning for Next Year: Storing, Seed Saving and Overwintering
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
$70 for TBG members - $75 for non-members - call 416-397-1341 to register
Join us for the TBG’s annual Harvest Day celebration and learn how to harvest and store crops, save seeds and discover which crops to overwinter as well as how to plan for next year’s garden. The container for this final class will take you through the winter months with herbs, sprouts and lettuces.
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Sat, Sep 25, 2010 -- Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Black Creek Brews Fest 2010
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
time & ticket details t.b.a.
A celebration of Ontario's rich brewing heritage and today's craft brewers. Further details t.b.a.
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Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Tour de Greenbelt: York Region
various locations in York Region
various times
various prices - see link below for details
Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe. The Tour is a fresh air festival on wheels: an active, healthy, and educational family-oriented bike adventure through Ontario's Greenbelt. It is a leisurely "stop and smell the Greenbelt" ride with activities before, during and after the ride.
[more info]

Sat, Sep 25, 2010
TASTE! A Celebration of Regional Cuisine
Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds, Picton
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$25 - advance tickets available via website below
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.
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Sun, Sep 26, 2010 -- Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Canadian Coffee & Tea Show 2010
International Centre, Hall 1, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
times and admission details t.b.a.
The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show is designed to meet the needs of independent café owners, restaurateurs, foodservice operators, distributors, franchise operators, and buyers from all sectors of the industry. The show offers the country's largest educational program for the new entrepreneur and seasoned professional alike. In addition, the trade show features companies displaying products and services from North America and around the world.
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Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Pedestrian Sundays
various streets in Kensington Market
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM (10:00 PM on North Augusta)
free
Pedestrian Sundays are a celebration of Community, Culture, and Ecology. Several streets in Kensington Market go car-free for the day, and we eat, dance, and play in the streets together, sowing the seeds of community. Pedestrian Sundays don't permanently change the streets, but they forever change the way you perceive them.
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Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Farm-to-Table Series: Harvest Feast
Château des Charmes, 1025 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
$150 plus taxes & gratuity - call 905.262.4219 ext. 26 or email michele@chateaudescharmes.com to reserve
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. Each experience will feature a vineyard walk with Michèle Bosc and discussions with a local food purveyor, culminating in a delectable tasting created by a featured chef and paired with a Château des Charmes wine. This final event will feature all of the chefs from the series: Anna and Michael Olson, Roberto Fracchioni and David Watt.
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Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Tour de Greenbelt: Durham Region
various locations in Durham Region
various times
various prices - see link below for details
Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe. The Tour is a fresh air festival on wheels: an active, healthy, and educational family-oriented bike adventure through Ontario's Greenbelt. It is a leisurely "stop and smell the Greenbelt" ride with activities before, during and after the ride.
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Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Cowbell Farmers Night: Tawse Winery
Cowbell Restaurant, 1564 Queen Street West
7:00 PM
$150 plus tax & tip - call (416) 849-1095 to reserve
Cowbell farmers nights are truly unique evenings where Chef Mark Cutrara will create a five course menu using ingredients from his favourite farms. The menu will also feature a wine pairing from an Ontario winery. Our farmers will be present for the dinner so come and break bread with farmers, neighbours and new friends at our communal table. This month: lamb and wine both from Tawse Winery.
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Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Harvest Wednesdays: Farmhouse Dinner
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$49.95 - call 416-531-4635 x7130 to reserve
The beloved local food series Harvest Wednesdays returns to the Gladstone Hotel for its fifth harvest season. Each month Chef Marc Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as by the local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners. Guests will enjoy their hors d'oeuvres and 3 course dinner at a large communal table where they will share large platters and get a taste of everything.
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Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Köstritzer Schwarzbier Fest
St. Lawrence Market North, 92 Front Street East
6:30 PM to 12:00 midnight
ticket info t.b.a.
The Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce presents an evening of great beer, delicious food and good company. More details t.b.a.
[more info]

Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Ladies' Night 2010
Audi Downtown Toronto Showroom, 328 Bayview Avenue
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$125 - call 416.440.4101 or visit link below to reserve
Join Lifford Wine Agency for an elegant evening in praise of women, wine and the special bond between female friends. Taste exclusive wines, savour gourmet food, and in keeping with our tradition of bringing the best to Ladies' Night, taking centre stage this year is celebrated chef Mark McEwan. Featuring the best from Mark’s food empire, the evening promises great food, great wine, lively entertainment, a raffle and silent auction and an opportunity to meet Mark and mingle with high profile female food and wine personalities. Admission includes a copy of Mark's new book "Great Food at Home".
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Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Fri, Oct 01, 2010 -- Sun, Oct 03, 2010
Zaika: A South Asian Food Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
Experience the diversity and regional specialties that make up what is known as South Asian cuisine today through cooking demonstrations, vendors and food tasting as well as song, dance and cinematic Bollywood classics, you will experience riveting taste sensations and all the accompanying cultural condiments of South Asian Cuisine.
[more info]

Sun, Oct 03, 2010
Meghan Telpner's Low Glycemic Eating for Optimum Health Workshop
26 Noble Street
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
$65 - reserve via link below
It is very possible that sticking with low glycemic eating might just
be the easiest, most sustainable, most satisfying and most health
promoting way of eating. During this workshop, certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner will show you how to lower the glycemic load of your favourite dishes, the importance of maintaining steady blood sugar, and tips and tricks for staying balanced. You’ll also enjoy a low-glycemic brunch prepared during the workshop, and receive a copy of the 5 Days Low Glycemic Eating tutorial.
[more info]

Sun, Oct 03, 2010
Picnic at the Brick Works 2010
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
$90 for Evergreen donors & Slow Food members/$100 general before Aug 20
$110 for Evergreen donors & Slow Food members/$120 general after Aug 20
Join in the fourth annual celebration of the local, sustainable harvest. Each year we in the urban community gather to share in the bounty and offer appreciation to our rural neighbours who nourish us so well. This year the Picnic will provide a virtual tour of the culinary regions of Southern Ontario. Join us to taste the terroirs of our foodshed and eat your way through the province. Proceeds to benefit Slow Food Toronto and Evergreen.
[more info]

Mon, Oct 04, 2010
Amore di Amarone
Le Méridien King Edward, Vanity Fair Ballroom, 37 King Street East
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$95 - reserve at 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764
Explore classic Amarone and other top wines from twelve iconic winemaking families. Developed and perfected in Veneto, Amarone uses carefully dried grapes to create a rich, complex wine unlike any other in the world. This tasting brings together true masters of the style. Taste over 50 wines from these acclaimed producers, including Amarones from blockbuster vintages such as 1999, 2004 and 2005—plus an exciting lineup of wines representing the range of other classic Venetian styles. Many of the wines being tasted will also be available to order.
[more info]

Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Eat to the Beat 2010
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
7:00 PM to 10:00 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.
[more info]

Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Chilean Wine and Food Festival 2010
Royal Ontario Museum, Peter F Bronfman Hall, 100 Queens Park
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$65 - order via link below
The highly praised and well attended Chilean Wine Festival Tour returns to Toronto, and will demonstrate how Chilean wines are no longer just about value and are reaching new heights in viticultural excellence. Focus tables with the 7th Annual Wines of Chile Awards Throphies and Gold medal winners will be showcased as well. The event will bring to life a complete Chilean experience while showcasing the country’s leading wine, food and other partners to key wine industry professionals and enthusiasts.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Sat, Oct 09, 2010 -- Sun, Oct 10, 2010
Soup-a-Licious!
Heritage Court, Exhibition Place
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM
Soup-a-Licious! will be the celebratory culmination of the 2010 food gardening season where restaurants and chefs will be invited to create soup creations featuring locally grown vegetables from their nearby community gardens as well as the farms of Ontario, and the public will be invited to "sip, slurp and savour" the talents of local chefs and gardeners.
[more info]

Sat, Oct 09, 2010
René Redzepi: Noma
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
12:30 PM
$65 (includes copy of "Noma") - call 416-920-2665 to reserve
The Cookbook Store presents René Redzepi, Chef at Copenhagen's Noma (S. Pellegrino's Best Restaurant in the World 2010, 2 Michelin stars), celebrating the new book "Noma: Time & Place in Nordic Cuisine". The afternoon will featuring an on stage interview, followed by Q & A and book signing.
[more info]

Sat, Oct 09, 2010 -- Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Organic Week 2010
various locations
various times
various prices
Organic Week will promote organic growing methods and celebrate the new 2009 Canadian Organic Products Regulations. Organic week events range from national to regional in scale. See the link below for event listings and more details.
[more info]

Wed, Oct 13, 2010
Harvest Wednesdays: October Tasting
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$19.95 - reserve via link below
The beloved local food series Harvest Wednesdays returns to the Gladstone Hotel for its fifth harvest season. Each month Chef Marc Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as by the local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners. This cocktail party style tasting event will feature tastes of the season in progress and an opportunity to meet with local producers and partners.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Fri, Oct 15, 2010 -- Sun, Oct 17, 2010
Vegan Health Retreat with Marni Wasserman
House of Verona, 104 Brooker Boulevard, Blue Mountain
$550 per person (shared room) before Sept 1st - $650 after - call 1-800-252-2826 to reserve
The House of Verona is a new health retreat property in Blue Mountain in a cluster of grand ski chalets, equipped with hot tubs, steam rooms, a pool, wrap-around decks, a great room, and magnificent views of Blue Mountain. This retreat is hosted by Marni Wasserman, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and natural gourmet chef, and is focused on cleansing and building immunity before the winter season. The retreat includes 6 organic gourmet vegan meals, spring water from Elmvale, loose-leaf teas, interactive demo-style cooking classes, access to Marni's knowledge all weekend, film screenings, and other optional activities.
[more info]

Sat, Oct 16, 2010 -- Sun, Oct 17, 2010
A Celebration of Tibet
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
Celebrate the richness of Tibetan culture and community with dance, music, food and the creation of a sand mandala. In partnership with The Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario.
[more info]

Sun, Oct 17, 2010
Apple Harvest Tea
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$10
Savour harvest-time with fresh-baked apple crisp and tea by the fireside. Includes a tour of the Inn, bake sale, and demonstrations.
[more info]

Wed, Oct 20, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Sonoma Superstars
The Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, 1 Harbour Square
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$95 - reserve at 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764
Fresh from their recent travels in Sonoma, our experts have hand-selected the best wines from Sonoma’s brightest producers. What truly sets Sonoma apart is the sheer diversity of its wine-growing landscapes, matched only by the individuality of its winemakers themselves. Now these superstars are coming to Toronto. Many of the wines being tasted will also be available to order.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 21, 2010 -- Sun, Oct 24, 2010
CHFA Expo East 2010
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), 255 Front Street West
see website for times and admission info
Conference and trade show for the Canadian Health Food Association, delivering education, innovation and networking opportunities for Canada's natural health product and organic retailers.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Sat, Oct 23, 2010
International Chefs Day 2010
Yonge-Dundas Square, south-east corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street
times t.b.a.
free admission - various prices for samples
Chefs from around Toronto will showcase and sell their culinary creations at the busy Yonge-Dundas Square, right in the heart of Toronto. Proceeds from ticket sales will help Second Harvest continue to feed those in need in Toronto.
[more info]

Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Cowbell Farmers Night: Grenville Farmers
Cowbell Restaurant, 1564 Queen Street West
7:00 PM
$150 plus tax & tip - call (416) 849-1095 to reserve
Cowbell farmers nights are truly unique evenings where Chef Mark Cutrara will create a five course menu using ingredients from his favourite farms. The menu will also feature a wine pairing from an Ontario winery. Our farmers will be present for the dinner so come and break bread with farmers, neighbours and new friends at our communal table. This month: chicken & produce from Grenville Farmers, and wine from Organized Crime Winery.
[more info]

Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Harvest Wednesdays: Farmhouse Dinner
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$49.95 - call 416-531-4635 x7130 to reserve
The beloved local food series Harvest Wednesdays returns to the Gladstone Hotel for its fifth harvest season. Each month Chef Marc Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as by the local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners. Guests will enjoy their hors d'oeuvres and 3 course dinner at a large communal table where they will share large platters and get a taste of everything.
[more info]

Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Fri, Oct 29, 2010
George Italian Dinner Series
George, 111C Queen Street East
7:00 PM
$75 - additional $65 for optional wine pairings - call 416.863.6006 to reserve
Returning to his Italian roots and inspired by the International Slow Food movement, Chef Lorenzo Loseto is hosting an Italian Dinner Series at George Restaurant. From March until October, each last Friday night of the month dinner will focus on featured seasonal and sustainable items.
[more info]

Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Pedestrian Sundays
various streets in Kensington Market
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM (10:00 PM on North Augusta)
free
Pedestrian Sundays are a celebration of Community, Culture, and Ecology. Several streets in Kensington Market go car-free for the day, and we eat, dance, and play in the streets together, sowing the seeds of community. Pedestrian Sundays don't permanently change the streets, but they forever change the way you perceive them.
[more info]

Wed, Nov 03, 2010
What's On The Table
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street
6:00 PM
$215 before September 15th - $225 after - $425 for a pair - call 416-652-7867 ext. 232 for tickets
What’s on the Table brings together Toronto’s top chefs for one night only to help raise funds for The Stop’s critical anti-hunger programs and services. In addition to delicious food, the event features Niagara Peninsula wines, local beers, as well as brilliant live, silent and photography auctions.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 6 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$420 for six classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a six-week cooking course (six consecutive Thursdays, Sept 30 to Nov 4) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Gold Medal Plates 2010
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building Hall FG, 222 Bremner Boulevard
6:00 PM
various ticket prices - see website for details
Gold Medal Plates is the ultimate celebration of Canadian Excellence in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic achievement. Celebrating in eight cities across Canada in 2010, Gold Medal Plates will feature superb wines and the premier chefs in each city, paired with Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes, in a competition to crown a gold, silver and bronze medal culinary team in each city, and subsequently nation-wide.
[more info]

Fri, Nov 05, 2010 -- Sun, Nov 14, 2010
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
various times
various ticket prices
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a unique event that takes place every November in the City of Toronto. The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Where Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop, eat and have a great time with friends and family.
[more info]

Sat, Nov 06, 2010 -- Sun, Nov 07, 2010
Day of the Dead Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
free admission
Harbourfront Centre and the Consulate General of Mexico present the annual traditional Mexican celebration Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). This ancient Mesoamerican festival and prominent Mexican holiday remembers ancestors by bringing their memories to life through a vast array of family-oriented activities and spiritual festivities. The site will be filled with Mexican music, dance, visual arts and film, as well as traditional food and drink.
[more info]

Sat, Nov 06, 2010
Green City Workshops: Food Cycles Urban Farm Project
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
$15 - email ebw@evergreen.ca to reserve
Join folks from the FoodCycles Urban Farm Project at Downsview Park as they take you on a composting journey. They’ll inspire you with tales of growing food in the city, raising thousands of worms, and challenges of composting systems large and small. Take a holistic look at food growing systems, including a year-round greenhouse and aquaponics operation, and get a chance to see composting in action at Evergreen Brick Works. There will be a hands-on component to this workshop to be determined, depending on weather.
[more info]

Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Harvest Wednesdays: November Tasting
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
6:30 PM
$19.95 - reserve via link below
The beloved local food series Harvest Wednesdays returns to the Gladstone Hotel for its fifth harvest season. Each month Chef Marc Breton's menu is inspired by the fresh produce harvested by farmer Sherry Patterson of Chick-a-Biddy Acres CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) as well as by the local meats, cheeses, wines and beers from our Harvest Wednesday Partners. This cocktail party style tasting event will feature tastes of the season in progress and an opportunity to meet with local producers and partners.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 2 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$140 for two classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a two-week cooking course (two consecutive Thursdays, Nov 11 & 18) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Cowbell Farmers Night: The New Farm and Monforte Dairy
Cowbell Restaurant, 1564 Queen Street West
7:00 PM
$150 plus tax & tip - call (416) 849-1095 to reserve
Cowbell farmers nights are truly unique evenings where Chef Mark Cutrara will create a five course menu using ingredients from his favourite farms. The menu will also feature a wine pairing from an Ontario winery. Our farmers will be present for the dinner so come and break bread with farmers, neighbours and new friends at our communal table. This month: vegetables from The New Farm, cheese from Monforte Dairy, and wine from Megalomaniac Wines.
[more info]

Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 18, 2010
Meghan Telpner's 2 Week Cooking Program
26 Noble Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$140 for two classes - reserve via link below
Certified nutritionist Meghan Telpner presents a two-week cooking course (two consecutive Thursdays, Nov 11 & 18) focused on healthy and nutritious eating. The classes invite a hands-on cooking experience with the opportunity to play in the kitchen, making and enjoying great food with like-minded people. In each class, we create a complete meal that usually includes an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main course and dessert. Once the cooking is done, we sit down together to enjoy the amazingly delicious and healthful meal.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 18, 2010 -- Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building), 222 Bremner Boulevard
various times - see website for details
$35 for Thursday VIP preview - $15 all other days
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.
[more info]

Thu, Nov 18, 2010
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Sat, Nov 20, 2010 -- Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Swedish Christmas Fair
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
free admission
Experience a traditional Swedish Christmas with a Lucia Pageant and Swedish singing and folk-dancing. Take advantage of the huge sale of Swedish handmade crafts and Christmas decorations and home-baked goods like saffron bread and gingerbread cookies, as well as imported Swedish food. The Children’s Christmas Workshop allows families to make Swedish crafts, bake gingerbread cookies and dance around a Christmas tree. This event is presented by the Toronto Chapter of the Swedish Women’s Educational Association International Inc.
[more info]

Sat, Nov 20, 2010
Chef's Challenge: The Ultimate Battle For a Cure with Gordon Ramsay
The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street
10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
$100 registration fee + $2500 minimum fundraising to attend
Join celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay alongside chefs David Rocco, Mark McEwan, Lynn Crawford, Jamie Kennedy and Massimo Capra, in support of life-saving breast and ovarian cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. All registrants who raise $2500 or more will be allowed to attend the event, and will experience a five course dinner conceived by Chef Ramsay. The top 50 fundraisers will earn a spot on one of the Chef's Challenge teams. See link below for more details.
[more info]

Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Say Cheese! And Cheers! - Big and Bold Beer and Cheese
Black Creek Brewery at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$30 - call 416-667-6284 to reserve
Join expert Julia Rogers and treat yourself to a rich journey into the delicious world of cheese. Guests will sample five local cheese varieties each paired with a selected craft beer, along with our popular homemade root chips and fresh-baked bread. This enjoyable evening includes a guided tour of the brewery.
[more info]

Fri, Nov 26, 2010 -- Sun, Nov 28, 2010
Whole Life Expo 2010
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
various times
$15 admission to exhibits and lectures - $8 admission for exhibits only
Whole Life Expo is Canada's largest showcase of natural health, alternative medicine, and eco-friendly lifestyles. With 60 speakers and over 200 exhibitors, Whole Life Expo brings you the most comprehensive array of natural health products and services ever gathered under one roof.
[more info]

Wed, Dec 15, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
[more info]

Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$30 or $225 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
In this monthly club (3rd Wednesday of the month, September to April), you’ll watch and discuss a film, while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the film’s theme. This year features the best of Canadian film, with the occasional visit from local filmmakers. There’s no better way to meet new people, learn about our film industry, and develop your culinary appreciation.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Urban Indulgence Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM
$40 or $300 for full monthly series of 8 sessions - available via link below
You know you've got at least one weak spot. Explore, indulge and surrender to one – if not all – of your favourite vices in this course, running on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to April. Each session focuses coffee, tea, beer, wine, chocolate, cheese, and more. Learn all about the history, production and processing. Then comes the most important part – sampling! A fun and informative course for people who love to spoil themselves.
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Wed, May 11, 2011 -- Fri, May 13, 2011
SIAL Canada 2011 & SET Canada 2011
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
times & admission info t.b.a.
The International Food Show (SIAL Canada) and the National Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Show (SET Canada) offer food industry professionals the opportunity to meet and discover the latest trends and products that will soon be appearing both on grocery shelves and on our dinner plates. The simultaneous shows feature 530 exhibitors from 30 countries and 12,000 agrifood professionals from 60 countries. Previously held exclusively in Montreal, the shows will take place in Toronto for the first time in 2011, and will alternate annually between the two cities going forward.
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Sat, May 14, 2011
Spirit of Toronto 2011
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
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Spirit of Toronto is Toronto’s Annual Whisky Gala, a spectacular evening featuring more than 100 single malts and premium spirits, tutored tastings, live jazz, gourmet catering, food and whisky pairings, whisky cocktails and an outdoor cigar terrace on the lower level of Roy Thomson Hall.
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