Winterlicious 2019 Culinary Event Lineup

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Toronto’s premiere prix fixe event Winterlicious returns January 25-February 7, with a Culinary Event Series of 13 exclusive food and drink experiences, quite different than years past. 

From afternoon tea to an evening dedicated to pasta, a kid’s pizza-making class to comparing beer and sake, there’s something for everyone. 

Tickets are on sale now. Events range from $40-$125 plus taxes,

Here’s a quick look at this year’s unique lineup:

January 25

A Culinary Tour of Toronto

Palais Royale (1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W.)

$100 + taxes and gratuity 

Enjoy a tasting menu inspired by by Toronto's Caribbean, Chinese, Greek, Korean, Indian, Italian, Portuguese, Maltese, Mexican and Persian neighbourhoods.  

Jan 25 & 27

The Art of Food Preservation

Archeo Trattoria (31 Trinity St.)

$125 + taxes 

An inventive five-course menu includes wine, cocktail, and non-alcoholic pairings, as well as short demonstrations. 

January 25-27, 31, February 1-2

Dinner with the Mackenzies

Mackenzie House (82 Bond St.)

$125 incl taxes 

Sit down to a Victorian-inspired dinner in the historic house, while actors as Mr. and Mrs. Mackenzie interact with guests.

January 26-27, February 1-3

Lil' Gourmets – The Flavour of Family

Acqua Dolce (50 Prince Edward Island Cres.)

$40 + taxes

If you’ve always wanted to learn to make pizza and amaretti cookies, this cooking class is for you. Kids welcome. 

January 26-27, February 2-3

Afternoon Tea

Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)

$40 + taxes

Afternoon tea in a castle? It’s no wonder this is a returning event.  

Savour an array of teas, scones, mini croissants, pastries, strawberries and cream, crumpets with flavoured butters, and tea sandwiches against the backdrop of Toronto’s iconic Gothic Revival-style mansion and garden.

January 28

Taste of Italy – Formaggi & Vino

Cibo Wine Bar (133 Yorkville Ave.)

$75 + taxes and gratuity

Tour Italy without leaving the city limits with a four-course cheese and wine tapas-style tasting menu, accompanied by selection of wines. 

January 28-29, February 2-4

Savour St. Lawrence Market

St. Lawrence Market (93-95 Front St. E.)

$100 + taxes and gratuity

The two-part experience includes a tour of the award-winning market with samples from various merchants, and four-course dinner complete with Ontario wine pairings and demonstration.

January 29

Feed Your Fashion Presented by UNIQLO

Kasa Moto (115 Yorkville Ave.)

$100 + taxes

Food and fashion meet in Toronto’s swankiest ‘hood. Guests get to browse UNIQLO’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection and dig into a four-course Japanese-fusion meal accompanied by a selection of wines.

January 30

An Evening of Pasta at Parcheggio

Parcheggio (2901 Bayview Ave.)

$95 + taxes and gratuity

Pasta-lovers unite! Learn how to make pasta, then sit down to dinner for a three-course meal including noodles featured earlier in the evening. 

January 31

Beer vs Sake – A Pairing Journey of Bites and Libations

Boku Noodle Bar (42 Gristmill Lane)

$65 + taxes and gratuity

Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines are the inspiration for the three-course meal, paired with beer and sake and discussion led by local experts. 

February 5

Spanish Gypsy Tales

Tapas at Embrujo (97 Danforth Ave.)

$85 + taxes and gratuity 

Head to the south of Spain via the Danforth this winter, thanks to sherry and tapas pairings and performance by a renowned flamenco dancer.

February 5-7

Scotch & Learn

David Duncan House (125 Moatfield Dr.)

$80 + taxes 

Love scotch? This interactive class, live demonstration, and tutored tastings takes you from tang to tart, with four different pairings with cheese, meat, chocolate, and tapas. 

February 6

Food – The New Fashion

The Hazelton Hotel (116 Yorkville Ave., Yorkville Room)

$75 + taxes

As part of Style Plate, Toronto Fashion Week’s inaugural Yorkville dining initiative, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by ONE Restaurant will be served while industry experts discuss how food and fashion intersect.