There's no better time than winter for food-focused getaways from Toronto. While there's still plenty to do outside when the cold weather hits, for some of us the ideal winer escape involves cozying up by a fire and enjoying some excellent food and wine. Somehow everything just tastes better when it's 10 degrees below, and you're sitting at table filled with steaming food.
Here are 5 winter getaways for food lovers in Toronto.
Langdon Hall, Cambridge
Perhaps the ultimate in pampered culinary getaways, Langdon Hall takes its food and hospitality very seriously. Helmed by Chef Jason Bangerter (formerly of Auberge du Pommier and Luma), the dining experience here is as refined as it comes. You can relax in the country estate-style rooms and visit the spa by day, and have your senses dazzled in the dining room by night. The more cozy and casual Wilks' Bar is a great spot for lunch.
Cooking Schools in Prince Edward County
On the other end of the specturm when it comes to weekend culinary getways from Toronto is the cooking schools of Prince Edward County, where it's all about the DIY experience. The Waring House offers a variety of classes as well as overnight accommodations at its historic inn, while From the Farm Cookery School is devoted to showcasing the agricultural delights of the County by using local ingredients in its courses, which fittingly take place in an old farmhouse.
Eigensinn Farm and Collingwood
No one does farm-to-table better than Michael Stadtlander, and his rustic dining experience in Singhampton has become something of a pilgrimage for food-obsessed Torontonians. Dinner is a hefty $300 (BYOB wine), but most who take the plunge characterize it as a memorable night. You can't stay on the farm, but the nearby Pretty River Inn will arrange a taxi service for you. You can also stay in Collingwood and visit Haisai, the Stadtlander's restaurant in town.
Viamede, Kawarthas
Something of hidden gem when it comes to culinary experiences in Southern Ontario, Viamede is a historic resort property on Stony Lake that was given a major overhaul a few years ago. The Inn at Mt. Julian, its fine dining restaurant, offers five, seven, and nine-course tasting menus from Chef Kevin McKenna, who sources many of the ingredients from the farm on the property. Also of note is the resort's seasonal "Gathering" events, which bring guests together at a long table for a collective feast and celebration of the area's bounty.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
It's hard to outdo Niagara-on-the-Lake for its culinary offerings, and the beauty of winter visits is that you don't have to compete with as many Niagara Falls tourists at local wineries and restaurants.To dial up the seasonal fun, head to the Ravine Vineyard restaurant, where you can dine on farm-to-table cuisine aftering going for a skate on the estate's outdoor rink. Other must-hit spots include Treadwell, Backhouse, and The Prince of Wales, where you can also spend the night.
by Derek Flack via blogTO
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