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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.

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Tue, Jan 12, 2010 -- Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Winterdelicious at Il Fornello
various Il Fornello locations
various times
$25 prix fixe menu

Il Fornello Restaurants will offer a hearty 3-course prix fixe dinner menu during their annual Winterdelicious promotion, with 75 cents from each dinner to be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The highlight of the menu is chef Steven Silvestro's Stone Soup, a dish rooted in folklore that tells the story of a hungry traveler who persuades famished villagers to work together - and contribute one item from their own food supply - to create a delicious soup which feeds them all.
[more info]

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 -- Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Winterlicious Prix Fixe Promotion
various restaurants throughout Toronto
various times
prices range from $15-$25 for lunch and $25-$45 for dinner - see website linked below for full details

The 2010 edition of Toronto's ever-popular winter restaurant promotion, featuring exclusive three course prix fixe menus offered at 150 of Toronto's top dining establishments.
[more info]

Tue, Feb 09, 2010
Wine 101
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$55 - call 416.365.5767 or 1.800.266.4764 to reserve

A fun an interactive evening of wine discovery presented by Vintages. Over 30 wines from Canada and around the world will be available to taste.
[more info]

Tue, Feb 09, 2010
Errazuriz Wine Dinner
Eden Trattoria on the Lake, 58 Marine Parade Drive
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$65 - email nicki@edentrattoria.com or call 416-255-5588 to reserve

Enjoy a four course dinner including truffle & lobster linguini, beef tenderloin or seared black cod, and more, with wine pairings from Viña Errázuriz, Chile's Winery of the Year for 2008.
[more info]

Tue, Feb 09, 2010 -- Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Allen's Steak Festival
Allen's, 143 Danforth Avenue
various times & prices

Allen's presents their annual Steak Festival, featuring the finest beef painstakingly sourced the most renowned farms and ranches in Canada, the United States and new this year, Australia, all aged and cut on premises to a perfect flavour-tenderness ratio.
[more info]

Tue, Feb 09, 2010
A Celebration of Beer
beerbistro, 18 King Street East
6:00 PM beer reception - 7:00 dinner
$125 including taxes - 416-861-9872

This unique culinary event showcases and celebrates the diversity of beer as a beverage, as an ingredient and an accompaniment to fine food. beerbistro Chef de Cuisine and author of the critically acclaimed beerbistro cookbook, Brian Morin along with famed Brewmaster Ryan Johnson take you on a culinary journey highlighting Toronto’s unique gastronomic landscape and showcasing some of the world’s most respected specialty beers. Seven courses paired and prepared with seven beers, including the original pilsner Pilsner Urquell and others brought in exclusively for this event, that will change the way you think about beer. Part of the Winterlicious Culinary Events Series.
[more info]

Tue, Feb 09, 2010
Eat, Drink & Give
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$75 general admission - $150 VIP - available online

Fundraising event for Haitian earthquake relief, featuring food and wine from an assortment of Ontario's best restaurants, chefs, wineries and producers. General Admission tickets will allow you to sample from all participating food and wine partners on the main floor. VIP Ticket will include access to a tasting experience led by wine writer Zoltan Szabo, with exclusive access to unique local and premium international vintages. Proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Winterlicious Getaways: Around the World… On the Fly!
Nella Cucina, 876 Bathurst Street
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$60 plus taxes - 416-922-9055 x 21

Warm up in the kitchen at Nella Cucina! Escape for a few hours to another country and learn how to prepare delicious recipes from culinary destinations around the world. Prepare and enjoy a 3-course meal with refreshments, healthy, simple, gourmet winter fare with exotic winter flavours from around the globe. Perfect for everyday dining and effortless entertaining. All classes also include a recipe booklet and a gift from our retail store. Part of the Winterlicious Culinary Events Series.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Chefs for Haiti
Great Cooks on Eight, 8th Floor, 401 Bay Street
6:00 PM
$100 - call 416-861-4333 to register

Join hands with some of Toronto’s culinary stars to raise funds for the people in Haiti. This will be a fun and memorable hands-on cooking event where participants will create and enjoy a delectable 7-course Haitian-themed dinner with the assistance of chefs Andrea Nicholson (Great Cooks on Eight), Brenda Kwong Hing (Delicious! Catering), Fiona Lim (George), Jayne Dunsmore (Jayne’s Gourmet Catering), Katherine Hall (Hall's Kitchen), Olivia Bolano (All the Best Fine Foods) and Therese DeGrace & Karen Balcom (Lola’s Commissary). All proceeds will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Boardwalk Chocolates Launch & Tasting
Panacea Eco Shop, 588 Bloor Street West
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
free admission & samples

Boardwalk Chocolates, Toronto's first totally vegan truffle company, is launching its new line of handmade, fair trade, organic, dairy free truffles. Come out to taste them along with other treats including chocolate bark, 3D hollow figures made in vintage molds with prizes inside, solid foiled peace signs and hearts.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Tastes of Tomorrow: Merchants of Green Coffee
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($25 membership) - $10 for guests

Merchants of Green Coffee will do a tasting and information session of their wonderful products.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Green Gastronomy
Food Studio Cafe, Royal Ontario Museum
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
$85 - call 416.586.7926 to reserve

Green Gastronomy, the ROM's sustainable food and wine dining program returns. C5 and Food Studio Chefs Ted Corrado and Joshna Maharaj celebrate local food and wine with guest chefs, farmers and beer and wine makers.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$40 per workshop or $100 for all three (February 4, 11, 18) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

If you love film and food, this course is for you! In each session you'll watch and discuss a film while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the movie's theme. A fun way to meet new people and develop your cooking skills!
[more info]

Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Global Wine Tour: Introduction To Wine Tasting
Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$49 - call 416-909-0460 to reserve

The "Introduction To Wine Tasting" seminar caters to those who have discovered a passion for wine, but find themselves lacking in knowledge on the subject and want to learn the basic fundamentals of wine tasting. Join David Calado, Global Wine Tour's Administrator, as he takes you on a 3 hour tasting seminar, teaching you the fundamentals of tasting wine, and what to look for in a quality wine. We will provide a tasting flight of 8 very different wines, and as you are tasting each one, you will be treated to a visual presentation using Google Earth and Powerpoint, where you will learn about the major grape varieties, and how climate, geography and wine styles impact the wine being tasted.
[more info]

Fri, Feb 12, 2010 -- Sat, Feb 13, 2010
Valentine's His and Her Tasting Menu
Reds Bistro and Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
$69 per person - $30 per person for optional wine pairings - call 416-862-7337 to reserve

Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day early at Reds with a fantastic His and Her Tasting Menu. The menu is designed for sharing so you both can enjoy all the delicious creations Chef Michael Steh has to offer.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 13, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Days of Wine and Chocolate
various wineries in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$30 for tasting pass

Explore the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake where each stop will feature a premium VQA wine matched to a decadent chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. Your Touring Pass entitles you to one pairing at each of our member wineries and is valid for any of our event weekends in February.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 13, 2010
Breadmaking Workshop
The Stop's Green Barn (Barn #4), 601 Christie Street
12:00 noon to 3:00 PM
$120 - email danielle@thestop.org or call 416-652-7867 ext. 250 to reserve

Learn the basics of breadmaking in this hands-on class led by Steve Song, one of Toronto’s finest pastry chefs. We’ll discuss the use of different types of flour, kneading, shaping and more. Plus, you’ll go home with delicious bread and biscuits! Proceeds to support The Stop Community Food Centre.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 13, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 13, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Kuumba
York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission to most events

Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month with two weekends full of lively entertainment including music, dance, film, comedy, spoken word and literary events that support and celebrate innovative local and international artists from the African and Caribbean diaspora. Kuumba's 13th edition salutes some of Toronto's most successful cultural entrepreneurs, while also showcasing numerous styles of dance, drumming and film.
[more info]

Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Valentine’s Day Champagne Brunch
Madeleines, Cherry Pie and Ice Cream, 1087 Bathurst Street
seatings at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM
$35 plus taxes and gratuities - call 416.537.3131 to reserve

Enjoy a romantic brunch including a choice of eggs benedict, egg scramble with smoked salmon, or pain perdu, along with assorted sweets and pastries, a mini chocolate fondue, and a champagne mimosa.
[more info]

Sun, Feb 14, 2010
A Valentine's Day Feast of Love and Local Flavours
Chocosol CacaoLoft, 6 St. Joseph Street
seatings at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM
$30 or $50 for two - email ChocoSol01@yahoo.ca or call 416.923.6675 to reserve

ChocoSol are teaming up with the Kawartha Ecological Growers for a Valentine's day and night of fun and feasting at the CacaoLoft! It will feature a candlelit, five-course vegetarian meal all sourced from the Kawarthas paired with ChocoSol Stone ground Mayan Corn tortillas, as well as freshly made cheeses by freelance rogue cheese maker Kelsie.
[more info]

Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Pinotage Wine Dinner
Chega, 3391 Yonge Street
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
ticket info t.b.a.

Join the South African Wine Society for a food experience second to none. Tony Xavier’s Chega restaurant has developed a menu that provides the opportunity to savour the art of the pinotage grape. All the wines will be pinotage-based, originating from various South African wine growing regions to show that top quality pinotage wines can be vinified from grapes cultivated in a variety of soils and climates.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Global Wine Tour: Introduction To Wine Tasting
Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$49 - call 416-909-0460 to reserve

The "Introduction To Wine Tasting" seminar caters to those who have discovered a passion for wine, but find themselves lacking in knowledge on the subject and want to learn the basic fundamentals of wine tasting. Join David Calado, Global Wine Tour's Administrator, as he takes you on a 3 hour tasting seminar, teaching you the fundamentals of tasting wine, and what to look for in a quality wine. We will provide a tasting flight of 8 very different wines, and as you are tasting each one, you will be treated to a visual presentation using Google Earth and Powerpoint, where you will learn about the major grape varieties, and how climate, geography and wine styles impact the wine being tasted.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 17, 2010
February Tasting at café Taste
cafe Taste, 1330 Queen Street West
8:00 PM
$40 - reserve online or call 416.536.7748

This month's tutored tasting at café Taste will explore the life and wine influences of Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers, with sweet and savoury pairings. Taste and learn in a laidback, intimate setting with snacks, discussions and other wine fans.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Tastes of Tomorrow: Chefs Oliver Li and Charlton Alvares
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($25 membership) - $10 for guests

Chefs Li and Alvares with be leading Chinese and Indian cuisine
demos and tastings.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Rising Star Dinner Series with Chef Tyler Cunningham
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

Discover Rising Stars in the culinary and hospitality industry as you enjoy an exceptional meal prepared before your eyes. Each month The Chefs' House spotlights the emerging talent of one young Canadian chef who will introduce and serve you a multi-course menu of their own creation. This month's chef is Tyler Cunningham from Mildred’s Temple Kitchen.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$40 per workshop or $100 for all three (February 4, 11, 18) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

If you love film and food, this course is for you! In each session you'll watch and discuss a film while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the movie's theme. A fun way to meet new people and develop your cooking skills!
[more info]

Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Food For Change Dinner Series
The Stop's Green Barn, Barn #4, 601 Christie Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$75 - $120 with wine pairings - $100 to be part of kitchen crew

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.
[more info]

Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Global Wine Tour: Introduction To Wine Tasting
Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$49 - call 416-909-0460 to reserve

The "Introduction To Wine Tasting" seminar caters to those who have discovered a passion for wine, but find themselves lacking in knowledge on the subject and want to learn the basic fundamentals of wine tasting. Join David Calado, Global Wine Tour's Administrator, as he takes you on a 3 hour tasting seminar, teaching you the fundamentals of tasting wine, and what to look for in a quality wine. We will provide a tasting flight of 8 very different wines, and as you are tasting each one, you will be treated to a visual presentation using Google Earth and Powerpoint, where you will learn about the major grape varieties, and how climate, geography and wine styles impact the wine being tasted.
[more info]

Fri, Feb 19, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 21, 2010
Masala! Mehndi! Masti! Winterfest
York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission

North America's largest celebration of South Asian inspired arts in all artistic disciplines presents their first winter event. Featuring a broad range of arts from across the globe, and a variety of vendors in saris, silks, books, incense, mehndi, jewellery, paintings and much more. Also, enjoy mouth-watering South Asian dishes from Mughlai chicken to South Indian dosas, Hakka Chinese noodles to West Indian doubles.
[more info]

Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Palais d’Hiver 2010: Through the Looking-Glass
The Great Hall at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle
9:00 PM
$50 adult - $40 student - reserve at uofttix.ca or 416-978-8849

Step through the looking-glass as Hart House is once again transformed into a dark and seductive circus for the senses during the spectacular annual event: Palais d’Hiver. Framed by the stunning, neo-gothic architecture and timber arched ceiling of the Great Hall, Zero Gravity Circus aerialists will entertain and enchant spectators with acrobatics inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Tempt your taste buds with an eclectic mix of signature cocktails, winter seasonal beers and wines; then prepare to let loose when the performance stage turns into a dance floor with CIUT 89.5 FM DJ’s spinning some of Toronto’s hottest mixes.
[more info]

Fri, Feb 19, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 21, 2010
Cuvée 2010
various locations in Niagara region
various times
various prices

Cuvée Weekend, consisting of the Cuvée Gala, the Cuvée Awards, and Cuvée en Route, is a red carpet celebration of the outstanding Ontario wine and food in the heart of Niagara wine country. Join us for the "Oscars" of the Ontario wine industry at the black-tie gala where the winemakers select the winners, guests mingle with the stars of the Ontario wine and culinary scene, and travel the wine route for special tastings as our wineries roll out the red carpet.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 20, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 21, 2010
Days of Wine and Chocolate
various wineries in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$30 for tasting pass

Explore the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake where each stop will feature a premium VQA wine matched to a decadent chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. Your Touring Pass entitles you to one pairing at each of our member wineries and is valid for any of our event weekends in February.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 20, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Your Food, Your Choice: Grounds for Change
University of Toronto Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$55 for Canadian Organic Growers members - $65 for others before January 31st - $85 after - reduced rates for seniors, students and unwaged

Do organic pigs get swine flu? Why did McCain's say no to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the potatoes for their french fries? This conference will celebrate a forward thinking company taking GMOs off its shelves and a man who has fought against the odds. Be inspired by how the organic sector perseveres in producing the healthiest, safest food possible. Keynote speaker is Baerbel Hoehm, the first Green Party agricultural minister in Germany. Her support of organic farming programs in Germany helped the turnaround in German agricultural policy towards more sustained development, including payments for farmers transitioning to organic. Also featured are Percy Schmeiser, the Saskatchewan farmer who challenged Monsanto, Megan Westgate, Executive Director of the Non-GMO Project, and scientists, politicians, farmers, retailers and consumers.
[more info]

Sun, Feb 21, 2010
Seedy Sunday
Artscape Wychwood Barns, Barn #2, 601 Christie Street
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
PWYC

The Toronto Community Garden Network and Seeds Of Diversity present Seedy Sunday, Toronto's most exciting eco-fair featuring a seed exchange, heirloom seeds for sale, gardening workshops, and kids activities. This year's event will feature the North American Native Plant Society (NANPS). Gardeners will benefit from NANPS' expertise and large varieties of bio-regional native flowers.
[more info]

Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Stop for Food Chef Challenge
C5, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park
6:30 PM
$20 - available online

To get your taste buds ready for March's Stop For Food promotion - which features some of the city’s hottest restaurants donating $10 from a fixed price local menu to The Stop — we’re holding an Iron Chef-style match. Chefs from Amuse Bouche, Torito, The Roosevelt Room, C5, and The Stop's Chris Brown will square off against celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy. Come out to beautiful C5, enjoy the canapés prepared by both teams, and watch our panel of judges decide who claims bragging rights to the Stop for Food Chef Challenge 2010!
[more info]

Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with "The Fab Four" from Chez Piggy
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chefs are Millie Mundacruz, Vicki Newbury, Susan Newbury and Reyna Rivera Belsham from Chez Piggy in Kingston.
[more info]

Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Sprouting Class: Learn to Sprout From the Pros
Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, 4th Floor
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$40 - reserve online

Learn from the pros how to sprout for yourself! In just a couple of hours you will learn all the tips, tricks and techniques to get you sprouting at home. This class promotes healthy, raw, vegan, local, certified organic food. It saves money too - grow your own delicious sprouts year round for just pennies a box!
[more info]

Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Sexy Cool
Edward Day Gallery, 952 Queen Street West
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
$30

Spend a Sexy Thursday night with iYellow Wine Club uncovering and tasting Cool Aussie wines. More than a dozen wines will be available for tasting, along with tasty eats and cool sounds.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Taste & Learn: Wines of British Columbia
Globe Bistro, 124 Danforth Avenue
6:30 PM
$25 - email info@globebistro.com or call 416-466-2000 to reserve

Keep the Olympic spirit alive and raise a toast to our athletes with the next session of our popular Taste & Learn series featuring wines of British Columbia. We have received unprecedented access to some fantastic BC wines and wineries in recent months. Tickets include tasting wines and a selection of Globe canapes featuring local ingredients.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Lunch Money Day
your workplace or school
lunchtime
whatever you can afford

Bring your lunch to work or school and donate the money you would normally spend on lunch to Second Harvest. For every $10 donated, we are able to provide enough fresh food for 20 meals for those in need in Toronto. Our goal this year is to raise $340,000 or about 680,000 meals for the men, women and children who are hungry in our community.
[more info]

Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Recipe for Change
FoodShare, 90 Croatia Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$100

Join FoodShare and our supporters for a delicious celebration of food with a purpose. A full meal of over a dozen tasting plates from many of Toronto's most progressive culinary lights will delight and satisfy, accompanied by fine local beer and wine. Recipe for Change supports FoodShare's innovative and multi-faceted work toward Good Healthy Food for All.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 27, 2010
Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citrus!
Fort York, 100 Garrison Road
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
$27 plus regular Fort York admission ($8.76 adults/$4 seniors & youth + tax) - call (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 to reserve

The historic cooks at Fort York National Historic Site and The Culinary Historians of Ontario present a day dedicated to historic citrus preserves. The day includes workshops, tastings, marketplace, competition, demonstrations and more.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 27, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Sat, Feb 27, 2010 -- Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Days of Wine and Chocolate
various wineries in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$30 for tasting pass

Explore the Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake where each stop will feature a premium VQA wine matched to a decadent chocolate selection, from classic flavours to unexpected surprises. Your Touring Pass entitles you to one pairing at each of our member wineries and is valid for any of our event weekends in February.
[more info]

Mon, Mar 01, 2010
The Edible City: Reading & Food Tasting
Hart House, Debates Room, 7 Hart House Circle
7:00 PM
free admission

A delicious book on food in Toronto, The Edible City covers the city's food and food issues in bite-sized pieces. This free event hosted by the book's editors, Christina Palassio and Alana Wilcox, will feature writers David Alexander, Joshna Maharaj, Jason McBride and Wayne Roberts speaking about their contributions to the book. Several local food producers will also be serving food samples, and copies of The Edible City will be on sale.
[more info]

Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Terroir 2010
Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
$99 before Jan 21st - $125 after - tickets at UofTtix.ca

Terroir is the leading hospitality symposium directed at all elements of the industry to provide professionals with the opportunity to learn from and network with colleagues. This one-day symposium provides you with the tools to develop and refine your career in this field. This year's symposium will focus on innovation and inspiration and will provide you with engaging ideas as well as explore interesting possibilities about how to push the boundaries in the hospitality industry.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 03, 2010
The Yankees Are Coming
C'est What, 67 Front Street East
7:00 PM
$20

While the American brands have taken over our domestic mega-beer market our craft brewers have not had much competition. Recently we have seen more craft beer migrating north. Could this be the end of our micro-sovereignty? In what could shape up to be a rematch of the World Junior Hockey Championship, we are pitting four southern invaders against four local brews in a blind tasting. Can we withstand the onslaught of Brooklyn, Dogfish Head, Rogue, and Southern Tier or will we drunkenly capitulate? Is there any middle ground when the Yankees are coming?
[more info]

Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Dominus: Tasting & Dinner with Christian Moueix
Centro Restaurant & Lounge, 2472 Yonge Street
6:00 PM
$295 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve

Best known as the visionary producer of Château Pétrus and other top Bordeaux estates, Christian Moueix has also garnered high praise with his Napa venture, Dominus Estate. At this unique estate in the Napa Valley, Moueix uses Bordeaux grape varieties to create distinctly Californian wine that speaks eloquently of its terroir. This structured tasting and dinner will feature several vintages of the iconic Dominus as well as Napanook and Othello; the latter available in only a handful of markets worldwide.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 04, 2010 -- Sat, Mar 06, 2010
Bring Food Home: Connecting Ontario Farm and Food Networks
Delta Kitchener Waterloo, 105 King Street East, Kitchener
registration details t.b.a.

The conference will bring together a broad range of participants from diverse regions and sectors, including farmers, food enterprises, health promoters, community groups and government organizations. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate our learning and working together to create food systems that are healthy, just, accessible, culturally appropriate, financially viable and sustainable.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Joanna Waley-Cohen on Food & Religion in Chinese History
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, Room AA-112, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
7:30 PM
free admission - reserve at UofTtix.ca

In premodern China, religious practices, together with beliefs about the relationship between the human and natural world, were among the important factors shaping what people ate and the circumstances in which they ate it. Joanna Waley-Cohen discusses the interaction of Buddhist, Confucian, and other popular belief systems in China, specifically in terms of their impact on culinary history and on related social customs and practices.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Food For Change Dinner Series
The Stop's Green Barn, Barn #4, 601 Christie Street
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$75 - $120 with wine pairings - $100 to be part of kitchen crew

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.
[more info]

Sat, Mar 06, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Sun, Mar 07, 2010 -- Tue, Mar 09, 2010
CFRA Show 2010
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday & Monday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday
$20 advance via link below - $30 at the door - admission limited to trade and media only

The CRFA Show, presented by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, is the leading food and beverage industry event providing a venue for buyers and sellers of industry products.
[more info]

Mon, Mar 08, 2010
Mark McEwan with Jennifer Bain
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
7:00 PM
free

Celebrity chef Mark McEwan talks about five-star food, upscale retail and feeling "The Heat" with Toronto Star food editor Jennifer Bain.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Rising Star Dinner Series with Chef Trish Donnelly
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

Discover Rising Stars in the culinary and hospitality industry as you enjoy an exceptional meal prepared before your eyes. Each month The Chefs' House spotlights the emerging talent of one young Canadian chef who will introduce and serve you a multi-course menu of their own creation. This month's chef is Trish Donnelly from Oyster Boy.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Rosewood Estates Winemaker's Dinner
Globe Bistro, 124 Danforth Avenue
$99 (plus taxes and gratuities) - email info@globebistro.com or call 416-466-2000 to reserve

In conjunction with International Women's Day, Globe Bistro pleased to present a Winemaker's Dinner featuring award-winning winemaker Natalie Spytkowsky from Rosewood Estates Winery. Wines to served include 2008 Semillon, 2008 Sussreserve Riesling, 2008 Pinot Noir and the yet to be released 2008 Merlot. There will also be sampling a wide array of Rosewood meads.
[more info]

Sat, Mar 13, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Tastes of Tomorrow: A Pinch of Salt
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($25 membership) - $10 for guests

A Pinch of Salt will showcase the incredible varieties of salts available from all over the world in today's markets, along with a delicious tasting.
[more info]

Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Bordeaux Meets Burgundy: An Extraordinary Rendezvous
Le Méridien King Edward, 37 King Street East
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
$75 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve

It’s a dream come true for French wine connoisseurs: over 40 stunning wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy in one room. From the Médoc to Meursault, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore the twin pillars of French winemaking regions. For passionate fans of French wine, as well as budding enthusiasts, this event is not to be missed.
[more info]

Fri, Mar 19, 2010 -- Sun, Mar 21, 2010
Toronto Wine & Cheese Show
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Friday: 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM - Saturday: 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM
$16 advance - $18 at the door

The Toronto Wine & Cheese Show is known worldwide for its informative and refined selection of gourmet food and award-winning wines. It also features cuisine from renowned restaurants, exciting seminars, beers, single malt whiskies, forthcoming vintages and industry-regarded wine and beer competitions.
[more info]

Sat, Mar 20, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Muga: A Splash of Spain
George Restaurant, 111c Queen Street
6:30 PM
$195 - call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 to reserve

Spain’s famed Rioja region is a hot ticket, and the Muga family – with their mix of classic styles and modern methods – shows precisely why. Enjoy 8 wines from Bodegas Muga matched with a Spanish-inspired menu, and experience a taste of Rioja’s growing popularity and astonishing value. Juan Muga, Proprietor, joins us for this exciting and unique Vintages event.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 24, 2010
The Marriage of Food and Wine
George Brown Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$60 - call 416-415-5000 ext. 6646 to reserve

Second-year George Brown Culinary Management students will tease your taste buds with over 50 stations of culinary creations accompanied by a selection of wines sponsored by some of Ontario’s best wineries.
[more info]

Sat, Mar 27, 2010
iYellow Wine School: Wine & Food 101
Reds Wine Bar, 77 Adelaide Street West
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$35 per class - $260 for all 8 classes - see website for enrollment details

The second term of iYellow Wine School courses for Winter 2010 will help build your confidence around the art of wine and food. Classes are led by Sommelier Taylor Thompson, with food paired by Reds Sous Chef Amira Becarevic. See the website for full details on all 8 classes in this term.
[more info]

Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with Chef Anne Yarymowich
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chef is Anne Yarymowich from FRANK at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
[more info]

Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Tastes of Tomorrow: Chef David Lee
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($25 membership) - $10 for guests

Executive Chef David Lee from Note Bene will be coming in to talk about his experiences as a chef and to showcase some of his incredible cooking methods.
[more info]

Wed, Apr 07, 2010
Tastes of Tomorrow: Chef Frederic Monti
George Brown Chef School, Room 112, 300 Adelaide Street East
6:30 PM
free for Tastes of Tomorrow members ($25 membership) - $10 for guests

Pastry Chef Frederic Monti of PreGel America will lead a presentation on frozen desserts and modern pastries.
[more info]

Wed, Apr 07, 2010
A Night Divine
Waddington's, 111 Bathurst Street
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$75 - call 905-889-2252 ext. 5

An auction, tasting and celebration of very fine wine in support of POGO, the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario.
[more info]

Fri, Apr 09, 2010 -- Sun, Apr 11, 2010
Hamilton Food & Drink Fest
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton
various times
$12 at the door - additional cost for food and drink sample tickets

Come and experience an exciting variety of local and international wines, specialty beers, and culinary sensations created by some of the Hamilton, Halton & Niagara Regions' most popular restaurants, breweries, & wineries. Enjoy terrific live entertainment, fun informative cooking demonstrations all in one great location, and all for a great cause!
[more info]

Tue, Apr 13, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with Chef Dale Nichols
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chef is Dale Nichols from Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa, Nova Scotia.
[more info]

Tue, Apr 13, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 15, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Sat, Apr 17, 2010
Explore Toronto's Culinary Neighbourhoods
various locations
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
$40 (or $125 for series of 4 events) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Taste, talk and tour your way through the city’s fantastic culinary hot spots, markets and neighbourhoods. You’ll get the insider’s scoop with a cultural perspective and hear the personal stories of Toronto’s food experts. April 17 - Little India, April 24 - Kensington, May 1 - Chinatown, May 8 - Little Italy.
[more info]

Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 22, 2010
Rising Star Dinner Series with Chef Ryan Gustafson
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

Discover Rising Stars in the culinary and hospitality industry as you enjoy an exceptional meal prepared before your eyes. Each month The Chefs' House spotlights the emerging talent of one young Canadian chef who will introduce and serve you a multi-course menu of their own creation. This month's chef is Ryan Gustafson from EPIC at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 22, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 -- Sun, Apr 25, 2010
Good Food Festival & Market
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
various times
$11 advance - $14 adults/$11 seniors & students at the door

Canada's largest celebration of home cooking and eating, the Festival is all about food and lots of it! Explore what's new in the world of ethnic cuisine, gourmet fare, natural foods, cooking ingredients, and expert advice.
[more info]

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 -- Sun, Apr 25, 2010
Green Living Show
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
various times
various ticket options - see website for details

The Green Living Show is a trusted source for all things green, with leading environmental exhibitors in a wide range of categories including transportation, food & beverage, energy, home & garden, health & wellness, green business, eco-fashion, eco-tourism & recreation, green building, environmental education and environmental organizations.
[more info]

Sat, Apr 24, 2010
Explore Toronto's Culinary Neighbourhoods
various locations
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
$40 (or $125 for series of 4 events) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Taste, talk and tour your way through the city’s fantastic culinary hot spots, markets and neighbourhoods. You’ll get the insider’s scoop with a cultural perspective and hear the personal stories of Toronto’s food experts. April 17 - Little India, April 24 - Kensington, May 1 - Chinatown, May 8 - Little Italy.
[more info]

Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Wed, Apr 28, 2010
A Taste for Life
various restaurants
various times
various prices

Need a good reason to go out? Invite your friends, family, business associates, choose a terrific restaurant, enjoy a great meal and the restaurant will donate a percentage to Fife House. Help us provide secure and affordable housing and support services to persons and families living with HIV/AIDS. For full list of participating restaurants, see the link below.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 29, 2010
New Zealand Wine Fair
Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$60

A wonderful opportunity to explore all the variety and nuances of New Zealand wine. Meet the winemakers, taste from over 200 different wines and enjoy food samplings prepared by Daniel et Daniel.
[more info]

Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$40 per workshop or $100 for all three (April 29, May 6 & 20) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

If you love film and food, this course is for you! In each session you'll watch and discuss a film while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the movie's theme. A fun way to meet new people and develop your cooking skills!
[more info]

Thu, Apr 29, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Sat, May 01, 2010
Explore Toronto's Culinary Neighbourhoods
various locations
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
$40 (or $125 for series of 4 events) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Taste, talk and tour your way through the city’s fantastic culinary hot spots, markets and neighbourhoods. You’ll get the insider’s scoop with a cultural perspective and hear the personal stories of Toronto’s food experts. April 17 - Little India, April 24 - Kensington, May 1 - Chinatown, May 8 - Little Italy.
[more info]

Tue, May 04, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Thu, May 06, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Thu, May 06, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$40 per workshop or $100 for all three (April 29, May 6 & 20) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

If you love film and food, this course is for you! In each session you'll watch and discuss a film while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the movie's theme. A fun way to meet new people and develop your cooking skills!
[more info]

Sat, May 08, 2010 -- Sat, May 15, 2010
Salut Wine & Food Festival
various locations
various times
see website for full event listings and ticket details

International wines, inspired cuisine by celebrity chefs and fashionable venues will all be a part of Salut. Attendees of the festival will enjoy an impressive line-up of tasting events, wine and shopping experiences, educational seminars led by leading wine experts and exclusive menus at Toronto’s top restaurants.
[more info]

Sat, May 08, 2010
Explore Toronto's Culinary Neighbourhoods
various locations
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
$40 (or $125 for series of 4 events) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Taste, talk and tour your way through the city’s fantastic culinary hot spots, markets and neighbourhoods. You’ll get the insider’s scoop with a cultural perspective and hear the personal stories of Toronto’s food experts. April 17 - Little India, April 24 - Kensington, May 1 - Chinatown, May 8 - Little Italy.
[more info]

Tue, May 18, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Wed, May 19, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with Chef Robert L. Rainford
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chef is Robert L. Rainford from "Licence to Grill" on The Food Network.
[more info]

Thu, May 20, 2010
Film & Food Club
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
$40 per workshop or $100 for all three (April 29, May 6 & 20) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

If you love film and food, this course is for you! In each session you'll watch and discuss a film while enjoying scrumptious treats based on the movie's theme. A fun way to meet new people and develop your cooking skills!
[more info]

Thu, May 20, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Tue, May 25, 2010
Coffee 101
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$80 for six week series of workshops (April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 18, 25) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

Learn the basics of coffee production, harvesting, and processing around the world and how this affects the taste of Toronto’s favourite hot beverage. Participants will get to sample various specialty coffees and enjoy a coffee beverage of their choice at the end of the workshop. Discover how roasting coffee changes the flavor, and learn the various techniques of brewing that great cup of coffee.
[more info]

Thu, May 27, 2010
From Beer to There
various locations
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$150 for six week series (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 20, 27) - to register or for more details, call 416-973-4093, email learning@harbourfrontcentre.com or visit link below

A beer-tasting and appreciation course for either the beginner beer enthusiasts or the experienced guzzler! This course will take you through the origins and different types of beer, appropriate food pairings and introduce you to some of the best beer bars in the city.
[more info]

Fri, May 28, 2010 -- Sun, May 30, 2010
Barbados on the Water
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Canada’s largest celebration of Bajan culture returns to Harbourfront Centre with the best of Canadian and international artists of Bajan origins. For three days, the site will be filled with the best of Barbadian in music, dance, theatre, visual art, literary arts, film and other art forms as well as some sporting greats. There will be traditional Bajan cuisine and the site will be filled with activities for the whole family. Presented in partnership with Barbados Tourism Authority.
[more info]

Mon, May 31, 2010
Rising Star Dinner Series with Chefs Fraser Macfarlane and Georgina Mitropoulos
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

Discover Rising Stars in the culinary and hospitality industry as you enjoy an exceptional meal prepared before your eyes. Each month The Chefs' House spotlights the emerging talent of one young Canadian chef who will introduce and serve you a multi-course menu of their own creation. This month's chefs are Fraser Macfarlane and Georgina Mitropoulos from Quatrefoil in Dundas, Ontario.
[more info]

Fri, Jun 04, 2010 -- Sun, Jun 06, 2010
The Beer & Cocktail Show 2010
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road
$20 early bird/$25 regular at TicketBreak

Join thousands of beer lovers in the most flavorful beer event of 2010. Come experience the best of local and abroad breweries cracking their best taps for you. Plus live music, tournaments, games and a gigantic spirit lounge dedicated to the art of cocktail and other entertainment.
[more info]

Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with Chef Alida Solomon
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chef is Alida Solomon from Tutti Matti.
[more info]

Sun, Jun 13, 2010
Toronto Taste
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
ticket details t.b.a.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Toronto Taste, one of our city’s most prestigious culinary events in support of Second Harvest. Over 30 of Toronto’s most inventive chefs with top vintners, brewers and wine agents will gather to showcase their very best. The sumptuous array of food and drink will be presented with live entertainment, fine wine auctions and more.
[more info]

Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Rising Star Dinner Series with Chefs Ramanaa Murugadas and Chef Michael McKinnon
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

Discover Rising Stars in the culinary and hospitality industry as you enjoy an exceptional meal prepared before your eyes. Each month The Chefs' House spotlights the emerging talent of one young Canadian chef who will introduce and serve you a multi-course menu of their own creation. This month's chefs are Ramanaa Murugadas and Chef Michael McKinnon, the 2009 & 2008 winners of Canada's Chef Masters competition presented by Compass Group Canada.
[more info]

Thu, Jun 17, 2010 -- Sat, Jun 19, 2010
The Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival
Distillery District
Thursday and Friday: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
$20 advance - $30 at the gate

Toronto’s first outdoor wine and spirit festival is back! From tastings in the original Fermenting Cellar of the former Gooderham and Worts distillery and gourmet fair in the Boiler House, to seminars in tented pavilions on the brick lined paths, this truly is a unique setting for this kick off to summer. There will be approximately 40-50 vendors offering a variety of libations from wine and spirits to ready to drink cocktails and beer. There will be something for everyone's palate, so come prepared to sample and find your new favourite.
[more info]

Fri, Jun 25, 2010 -- Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Franco-Fête de Toronto
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Franco-Fête is Toronto's premiere francophone event. Every June, thousands of Francophones and Francophiles converge at Harbourfront Centre for a diverse, multi-ethnic celebration of francophone culture with activities for the whole family ranging from culinary creations to dance and most of all, "musique francophone".
[more info]

Wed, Jun 30, 2010 -- Sun, Jul 04, 2010
Toronto Ribfest 2010
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
11:00 AM start time each day
free admission

Presented by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, Toronto Ribfest lures folks in with live music, succulent ribs, beer tents, arts and crafts show, carnival rides, a climbing wall and pony rides for the kids. All proceeds from this fundraising event are returned back to the community through charitable organizations.
[more info]

Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Chef's Call Dinner Series with Chef Paul Benallick
The Chefs' House, 215 King Street East
6:30 PM
$100 (food, wine, taxes & tip included) - call 416-415-2260 to reserve

When the Head Chef beckons for all kitchen and service staff to gather 'round, it is time for the "Chef’s Call"! This is when each dish the Chef has created is explained in detail, from ingredients and origins to presentation. It is the "Chef’s Call" to which you are invited for these special multi-course dinners which showcase the talents of prominent Master Chefs. This month's chef is Paul Benallick from The Chefs' House.
[more info]

Thu, Aug 05, 2010 -- Sun, Aug 08, 2010
Toronto's Festival of Beer
Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place
Thu & Fri: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Sat & Sun: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
$40-$50 - see website for more information

Sip, sample and socialize at this four-day celebration of suds. Featuring more than 200 brands of beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier celebration of the golden beverage, complete with real southern BBQ, live entertainment, grilling demonstrations by TV personalities and of course, beer.
[more info]

Sat, Aug 14, 2010 -- Sun, Aug 15, 2010
Conscious Food Festival
Fort York, 100 Garrison Road
times & ticket info t.b.a.

The Conscious Food Festival is a collaborative event to help promote the growing sustainable food movement while introducing thousands of people to food that is local, natural, healthy and delicious.
[more info]

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.
[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, May 28, 2011 -- Mon, May 30, 2011
Barbados on the Water
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Canada’s largest celebration of Bajan culture returns to Harbourfront Centre with the best of Canadian and international artists of Bajan origins. For three days, the site will be filled with the best of Barbadian in music, dance, theatre, visual art, literary arts, film and other art forms as well as some sporting greats. There will be traditional Bajan cuisine and the site will be filled with activities for the whole family. Presented in partnership with Barbados Tourism Authority.
[more info]

Sat, Jun 25, 2011 -- Mon, Jun 27, 2011
Franco-Fête de Toronto
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Franco-Fête is Toronto's premiere francophone event. Every June, thousands of Francophones and Francophiles converge at Harbourfront Centre for a diverse, multi-ethnic celebration of francophone culture with activities for the whole family ranging from culinary creations to dance and most of all, "musique francophone".
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Mon, May 28, 2012 -- Wed, May 30, 2012
Barbados on the Water
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Canada’s largest celebration of Bajan culture returns to Harbourfront Centre with the best of Canadian and international artists of Bajan origins. For three days, the site will be filled with the best of Barbadian in music, dance, theatre, visual art, literary arts, film and other art forms as well as some sporting greats. There will be traditional Bajan cuisine and the site will be filled with activities for the whole family. Presented in partnership with Barbados Tourism Authority.
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Mon, Jun 25, 2012 -- Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Franco-Fête de Toronto
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission

Franco-Fête is Toronto's premiere francophone event. Every June, thousands of Francophones and Francophiles converge at Harbourfront Centre for a diverse, multi-ethnic celebration of francophone culture with activities for the whole family ranging from culinary creations to dance and most of all, "musique francophone".
[more info]