Toronto food lovers have tons of reasons to celebrate this week, thanks to the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo, the opening of the Cheesecake Factory, and the presence of one of the best restaurants in the world for one night. Oh, and don't forget free peameal bacon sandwiches.
Events you might want to check out:Filipino Holiday Pop-up (November 18-19 @ Second Level King West Pop Up)
Celebrate the holidays, Filipino-style. Shop a curated collection of brands and enjoy delicious eats from an authentic snack bar.
Lady Beer Fest (November 18 @ Peace and Cotton Warehouse)
The society of Beer Drinking Ladies presents Canada's all ladies craft beer festival. Tickets include four drink tokens, a commemorative sample glass, and a "morning after" gift bag.
Food Trike Pop-up (November 17 @ Left Field Brewery)
Manipura Doubles brings their trike full of Trinidadian delicacies to the brewery. Admission is free, just show up ready to indulge.
The Toronto Vegetarian Association Holiday Market (November 19 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Over 30 local businesses are on site selling things like holiday treats, vegan holiday recipe books, and handmade gifts.
Jello-shot Cocktail Competition (November 20 @ Apt. 200)
Jiggle Ball, Toronto’s annual Jello-Shot Cocktail Competition, returns, featuring some of the city's best bartenders competing in support of Nellie's Shelter.
The Cheesecake Factory Grand Opening (November 21 @ The Cheesecake Factory)
The wait is nearly over. Famed American restaurant The Cheescake Factory will continue its worldwide expansion with its first location in Toronto at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Expect a frenzy.
Clove Club at Grey Gardens (November 22 @ Grey Gardens)
The Clove Club makes an appearance in Toronto for one night only when Chef de cuisine Chase Lovecky teams up with Grey Gardens' chef/co-owner Mitch Bates for a rare collaboration that features one of the best restaurants in the world.
The Beer vs Wine Showdown (November 22 @ Brooklyn Tavern)
Attendees judge the winner of this epic five-course battle prepared by Chef Dru Smith, pitting Mill Street Brewery's Martha Lowry against Mark Bolduc of Cave Spring Cellars.
An American Thanksgiving (November 23 @ InterContinental Toronto Centre)
For those who celebrate American Thanksgiving, the InterContinental's Azure Restaurant and Bar is cooking up a traditional thanksgiving special, with maple bourbon glazed sturkey, brussels sprouts, smoked bacon, gravy and more.
Waves & Whisky (November 24 @ Ripley's Aquarium of Canada)
Warp back in time to the Prohibition era as Ripley's Aquarium redecorates itself with rustic, whisky filled bars for this 19+ event.
Soul Chocolate Holiday Pop-Up (November 25-26 @ Left Field Brewery)
Soul Chocolate pops up at the brewery with advent calendars and chocolate for sale out of their unique camper van. They'll also tap a special cask infused with Soul Chocolate cocoa nibs.
Free Peameal Bacon and Egg Sandwiches: Rashers 5th Anniversary (November 25 @ Rashers)
To celebrate five years in Toronto, Rashers is giving away peameal bacon and egg sandwiches to the first 100 customers at both their Queen St E and Ossington locations.
Christmas Chocolate and Pastry Fair: (November 26 @ Wychwood Barns)
Master bakers will be on hand to showcase their finest work at this wrap-up to the month long Toronto Chocolate Festival. A marketplace, demo stage, chocolate making classes, and more await.
Hoppy Holidays (December 5 @ Berkeley Church)
Muskoka Brewery will be back for the 4th annual Hoppy Holidays, where you'll find new flavours like RaspBeery Coco and Winterweiss coupled with holiday food pairings.
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo (November 16-19 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Four days of wine producers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, and more showcasing their best and latest products. Bakers, butchers, ice cream outlets and more will also be on site.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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