Toronto Food Events: Giro d'Italia, Very Canadian Whisky Tasting, Brewer's Backyard

Upcoming food events in Toronto include plenty of craft beer fests along with wine and spirit tastings, plus a celebration of Italian food, and a ramen challenge. Then, of course, there's Valentine's Day. We've rounded up a list of those special events here.

Events you might want to check out:

Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival (February 10 @ Roundhouse Park)
Sample the wares of 40 different Ontario craft breweries at this one-day outdoor winter festival that will also include a bunch of local food vendors. Get there early, because the first 500 guests will receive a free toque. How Canadian, eh.
Suite 114 Valentine's Cocktail Class (February 10 @ Suite 114)
Enjoy a special pre-Valentine's Day cocktail-making class at this hidden, speakeasy-themed cocktail bar. Learn to make three different drinks, and then be sure to taste them all afterwards (always the best part).
A Very Canadian Whisky Tasting (February 13 @ SpiritHouse)
Check out this whisky tasting, featuring four notable Canadian whiskies, plus a Smoked Maple & Pecan Old Fashioned, with tasting guide Spencer Gooderham, whose family legacy in whisky dates back seven generations (the family name can still be seen in the city’s historic Distillery District).
Mega Hot & Sour Ramen Challenge (February 13 @ KINTON RAMEN)
It's that time again, when Kinton Ramen challenges ramen fiends to finish a ginormous bowl, this time a Hot & Sour broth with tons of extras, in 15 minutes or less.
Giro d'Italia (February 15-25 @ Multiple Venues)
Try some of the city's best Italian as 16 restaurants celebrate the cuisine of 16 regions in italy by offering special $49 prix-fixe dinner menus.
Sip Sake (February 16 @ iYellow Wine Cave)
Learn all about Japanese rice wine with a tutorial and structured tasting led by one of Ontario's best sake brand ambassadors. Cheese and charcuterie pairings are from The Cheese Boutique.
Brewer's Backyard Winter Warmers (February 19 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Spend Family Day at this kickoff event for The Brewer's Backyard, with a lineup of breweries that include 5 Paddles, Junction Craft Brewing, Great Lakes Brewery, Beau's, Black Oak and Shacklands. There will also be food from Delight Bite, Los Vietnamita, Arepa Republic and Heirloom.
Cheese & Beer Pairing Night (February 20 @ Kensington Brewing Company)
Forget about cheese and wine—this event is all about the wonderful world of cheese and beer! A collaboration between Good Cheese and Kensington Brewing Company, this guided tasting will include a welcome beer plus four beer and cheese pairings.
Chocolat with Chocolate Pairing by CXBO (February 22 @ Revue Cinema)
Part of The Revue's Food in Film series, this much-loved film starring Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp and Judi Dench will feature a sure-to-be-delectable chocolate pairing by CXBO (Chocolates by Brandon Olsen).
Speed Rack Canada National Qualifiers (February 25 @ Enercare Centre)
Support your favourite bartender for the national qualifiers in this all-female speed-bartending competition that raises money for breast cancer research and prevention.

by Christina Cheung via blogTO