Foody Events in Toronto Jan 9th-15th 2009

Foody Events in Toronto Jan 9th-15th 2009


until Sun, Jan 11, 2009
Local Flavour: Eating in Toronto, 1830 to 1955
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
free admission
This exhibit traces 125 years of culinary history in Toronto from the publication of early cookbooks, the development of household appliances, the rise of manufactured and convenience foods, grocery shops, dining out, victory gardens and rationing during the war years and the growing sophistication of an urban palate.


Tue, Jan 13, 2009
Scandinavian Temptations
The Art of Cheese, 925 Kingston Road
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
$75 (+GST) per person or $140 (+GST) per couple - call 416 850 7639 for reservations or more details
Join Chef Anna Tvinnereim (formerly the Head Chef of the Swedish Consulate – New York) in an exploration of Scandinavian Temptations. From Swedish meatballs to Norwegian Lox to Danish and Finish sweets, you will learn the secrets of Scandinavian cooking. Recipes and information sheets will be provided along with additional course materials, and don't forget to bring your beverage of choice to compliment the culinary experience.


Tue, Jan 13, 2009
Society for American Wines Annual Cabernet Tasting
University of Toronto Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks Street
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$74 for SAW members - $89 for guests
Join the Society for American Wines for the popular annual Cabernet tasting. We will be selecting wines from the 1995 through 1998 vintages to showcase a diversity of styles and regions from California. One of the features will be the 1995 vintage of the Napa Valley Cab from fabled Silver Oak Vineyards, rated 95 by Robert Parker. Light hors d'oeuvres wil be served to accompany the wines.


Wed, Jan 14, 2009
French Old World Gems
cafe Taste, 1330 Queen Street West
8:00 PM
$40 - call 416.536.7748 to register
cafe Taste's monthly tasting for January, featuring a selection of French wines.


Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Global Wine Tour: Exploring The Wines Of Argentina
Fine Wine Reserve, King Street West and Spadina
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
SOLD OUT
Join one of Canada's foremost wine experts, Steve Thurlow, on a one evening tour of Argentina's most important wine regions. This interactive evening will have you tasting 8 different wines and learning about the different wine producing regions of this very celebrated wine producing nation. Over the course of the evening, you will learn about the unique wine making styles and grape varieties that makes it one of the world's most important wine producing nations. You will also learn about how to match food to the types of wines coming from there. A small sampling of dainty morsels will be provided to assist in the learning of matching food with wine.