5 Must-Attend Events at Winterlicious 2019

The much anticipated Winterlicious 2019 is coming to Toronto starting in January. The event will showcase the best meals and culinary events that Toronto has to offer. Attendees will be able to find delicious three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at nearly 200 top restaurants in the city! There will also be 13 culinary events. Here are 5 events that we think are a must-attend at Winterlicious 2019.

Art of Food Preservation

Executive Chef, Josh Dyer, will be creating a five-course menu that centres around the topic: ”Art of Food Preservation.” If you’re wondering what this means, local farmers and food suppliers will be swapping secrets about sustainable eating habits in an Ontario winter. This event will entail techniques and quick demonstrations. Each course will be paired with Canadian wines, local spirit-based cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Plus, each guest will receive a take-home gift of the fermented variety. 

Location

Archeo, Distillery District

31 Trinity Street 

Tickets

$125 plus taxes

Afternoon Tea at Casa Loma

I must admit, I can’t deny myself an afternoon tea. I’ve been frequenting afternoon teas since my mom would take me when I was a child. The Casa Loma afternoon tea is especially unique because you also get admission to the castle and grounds.   

There will be teas, scones, mini croissants, pastries, strawberries and cream, crumpets with flavoured butters and tea sandwiches. You can also expect to see some live music and a 20 foot cake tower!

Location

Tickets

$40 plus taxes

Feed Your Fashion Presented by Uniqlo

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I can’t get enough of Uniqlo. Now, they are hosting a fashion and food events featuring canapés and a four-course Japanese-fusion meal including wine.

Guests of the event will get an exclusive preview of Uniqlo’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection where they are “using advanced materials, new standards in craftsmanship, cutting-edge techniques and new shapes.” Also, attendees will take home a special gift from this collection.

Location

Tickets

$100 plus taxes

Beer vs Sake – A Pairing Journey of Bites and Libations

Executive Chef David Caban will be preparing a three course meal paired with the perfect beer and sake. The inspiration for his meal is Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

If you’re looking to learn more about beer and sake, this is the event for you. There will be education content from local celebrity brewer Luc “Bim” Lafontaine of Godspeed Brewery and Vivian Hatherell of Metropolitan Wines & Sakes. 

As a fun way to participate, each guest will vote for which beverage paired best with each dish. Everyone is a winner! Each guest will take a $15 gift certificate home with them to use at Boku Noodle Bar.

Location

Boku Noodle Bar

42 Gristmill Lane

Tickets

$65 plus taxes and gratuity