Winterlicious Culinary Classes
Calphalon Culinary Center,
425 King Street West

Learn to prepare heart-warming fare to take the chill off of any winter’s day, including Dark Ale and Old Cheddar Soup, Salmon Filet en Croute and Mini Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.

Meet the Chef, take home the recipes, and receive a special gift ($20 value) from Calphalon.

January 30 – January 31
February 4 – February 7
February 10 – February 11
6 – 8 pm
$60 (including taxes)
416-847-2212
www.CalphalonCulinaryCenter.com

Favourite Foods Across Cultures
Reiss Gallery, 500 College Street

Artist Vivian Reiss and brain guru Ariel Garten team up to present an afternoon of the art and psychology of favourite foods. The process of having a portrait painted is a personal psychological journey, and food is a part of it. Sample the dishes of Reiss’ subjects and learn what they reveal about the individuals.

Saturday, January 31
1 – 3 pm
$65 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-839-9943
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/47389
www.reissgallery.com

Thai Cooking for Teens
Mengrai Thai, 82 Ontario Street

Join chef Sasi, “Canada’s Most famous Thai Chef” (Maclean’s Magazine, July 2008) for her cooking class for teenagers. Follow simple step-by-step instructions to cook everyday healthy dishes and tips on creating a great family Thai dinner party at home. Take home a sauce and $30 restaurant gift certificate.

Sunday, February 1 & Sunday, February 8
1 – 4 pm
$85 (including taxes and gratuity)
suitable for ages 12-18
416-546-0331
www.dine.to/mengraithai

Travel the Spice Route Brunch
Spice Route, 499 King Street West

Take a culinary journey along the ancient Spice Route. Menu items will feature cuisine from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and India. Welcoming guests into the restaurant, a Rangoli installation uses spices to highlight the five countries of the Spice Route.

Sunday, February 1
11:30 am – 3 pm
$40 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-849-1808
www.spiceroute.ca

Dining in the Dark
Embrujo Flamenco, 97 Danforth Avenue

A culinary event for the senses! While blind folded, Chef Jose Salgado guides you through a six-course menu featuring authentic regional fare from Spain, with paired wines from Torres, Spain’s largest winemaker.

Tuesday, February 3
7 pm
$85 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-778-0007
www.embrujoflamenco.com

An Evening of Culinary Excellence at the Palais Royale Defining Toronto Cuisine
1601 Lake Shore Blvd West

Indulge in a winter feast prepared by well-known chefs from Toronto and beyond, while supporting the Dancing Classrooms Project, a character building program for 9 and 10 year old inner city kids who are taught to ballroom dance in their classrooms.

Thursday, February 5
5 pm / Dinner 6:30 – 10:30 pm
$150 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-533-3553
www.palaisroyale.ca

Chocolicious
Bonnie Stern School of Cooking,
6 Erskine Avenue

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn four chocolate dessert recipes. From 70% chocolate bark (full of healthful antioxidants) to a luscious triple chocolate soufflé roll, enjoy a light meal of savoury chocolate dishes and you’ll have your fill of chocolate before the night is done. Plus, a surprise take home gift!

Thursday, February 5 [SOLD OUT]
Saturday, February 7 [SOLD OUT]

New date added:
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 - 9 pm

$95 (including taxes)
416-484-4810
www.bonniestern.com

Artisanal Brewers at Todmorden
Papermill Gallery at Todmorden Mills Museum, 67 Pottery Road

A celebration of Todmorden Mill’s artisanal beer making history from the 1820s. Choose from eight pairings of craft beer produced by Ontario brewers and cuisine created by local Toronto restaurants. Take home a souvenir tasting glass.

Saturday, February 7
7 – 10 pm
$50 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-396-2819
www.toronto.ca/culture/museums

Guilty Pleasures V: Fashion + Food = Fabulous!
The Drake Hotel,
1150 Queen Street West

This exciting fashion brunch, presented by The Drake Hotel and Toronto Fashion Incubator, includes a fashion show with each seating and a chance to shop for cool Canadian designer clothing and accessories. Everyone walks away with a decadent goody bag!

Saturday, February 7
3 seatings: 9:30 am / 11:30 am / 1:30 pm
$35 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-531-5042 ext. 113
www.thedrakehotel.ca/dining

Five Senses Brunch
Rosewater Supper Club,
19 Toronto Street

Prepare to be enticed by the view of this spectacular buffet, and entranced by the aromas, various textures and temperatures of the food. The delectable tastes will enthral you, while the sounds of the kitchen will excite.

Sunday, February 8
11:30 am – 1 pm / 1:30 – 3 pm
$50 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-214-5888
www.libertygroup.com

Under a Winter Sky
The Stop Community Food Centre’s Green Barn, 601 Christie Street

Lorenzo Loseto, Executive Chef at George Restaurant, prepares a five-course menu with paired wines served at a candlelit harvest table under the glass roof of the greenhouse. The focus will be on sustainable, local, organic food.

Monday, February 9
6 – 10 pm
$200 (including taxes and gratuity)
416-652-7867 ext. 250
www.thestop.org

An Evening with Inniskillin Winemaker Bruce Nicholson
Splendido, 88 Harbord Street

For Winterlicious, Splendido’s Chef de cuisine David Lee will design a tasting menu paired with Inniskillin’s finest wines. Expert winemaker Bruce Nicholson leads you through all tastings including the new Winemaker Series.

Wednesday, February 11 & Thursday, February 12
6 – 10 pm
$200 (plus taxes and gratuity)
416-929-7788
www.splendido.ca/reservations