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Here's what to do and where to eat this week in Toronto

Abbie North

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Abbie North

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Here's what to do and where to eat this week in Toronto

Abbie North

Written By

Abbie North

Posted Jan 27, 2025

Looking for the best food events and activities in Toronto this week?

Whether you're exploring the city's top food events with friends, diving into hands-on cooking classes with a loved one, or indulging in the latest food trends, Toronto offers something for every foodie.

Here’s your go-to guide to Toronto’s must-attend food events and culinary experiences this week!

Winterlicious 2025

Starting on January 31, over 230 restaurants across the city will be offering three-course prix fixe menus where you can find everything from traditional fare to international flavours. Don’t miss out on trying new menu items and make reservations to get ahead of the hungry crowd.

Winterlicious 2025

Starting on January 31, over 230 restaurants across the city will be offering three-course prix fixe menus where you can find everything from traditional fare to international flavours. Don’t miss out on trying new menu items and make reservations to get ahead of the hungry crowd.

Kitchen Traditions Series

This series fosters kitchen traditions and stories from one generation to the next. In this week’s edition of Kitchen Tradition Series, Linda Lin takes attendees through the process of Chinese baked sea bass on Jan 28.

Kitchen Traditions Series

This series fosters kitchen traditions and stories from one generation to the next. In this week’s edition of Kitchen Tradition Series, Linda Lin takes attendees through the process of Chinese baked sea bass on Jan 28.

Downtown Yonge

195 Dundas St W

8-course Lunar New Year meal at Yan Dining Room

Yan Dining Room is offering an eight-course Lunar New Year meal made up of Thai and Chinese dishes including steamed fish, lotus leaf rice and noodles. You can enjoy this one-off meal on Feb 2, starting at 7 p.m.

8-course Lunar New Year meal at Yan Dining Room

Downtown Yonge

195 Dundas St W

Yan Dining Room is offering an eight-course Lunar New Year meal made up of Thai and Chinese dishes including steamed fish, lotus leaf rice and noodles. You can enjoy this one-off meal on Feb 2, starting at 7 p.m.

Friends with Ferments - Winter Menu

Friends with Ferments introduces you to 11 other diners as you embark on a 5-course vegetarian Indian meal featuring unique seasonal ferments. From gluten-free grains to your own jar of fermented seasonal vegetables to take home, this event on Jan 31 is sure to make your stomach happy.

Friends with Ferments - Winter Menu

Friends with Ferments introduces you to 11 other diners as you embark on a 5-course vegetarian Indian meal featuring unique seasonal ferments. From gluten-free grains to your own jar of fermented seasonal vegetables to take home, this event on Jan 31 is sure to make your stomach happy.

An Evening of Irish Cuisine with Chef JR Ryall

Whether you’re looking for fare that reminds you of home or you’re preparing yourself for the cuisine of your next trip, An Evening of Irish Cuisine with Chef JR Ryall is the perfect event for any occasion. The evening will be held on Jan 29, where guests can enjoy a reception-style event with a selection of sweet and savoury canapés and food stations.

An Evening of Irish Cuisine with Chef JR Ryall

Whether you’re looking for fare that reminds you of home or you’re preparing yourself for the cuisine of your next trip, An Evening of Irish Cuisine with Chef JR Ryall is the perfect event for any occasion. The evening will be held on Jan 29, where guests can enjoy a reception-style event with a selection of sweet and savoury canapés and food stations.

The Black Garlic & Chocolate Affair

We know what you may be thinking… Garlic and chocolate? While it may seem like an unusual combination, the sweet and savory flavours work quite harmoniously together. Curated by Toronto Garlic Festival and using garlic sources by Ontario farmers, this event on Feb 1 at Evergreen Brick Works is sure to test your love for chocolate.

The Black Garlic & Chocolate Affair

We know what you may be thinking… Garlic and chocolate? While it may seem like an unusual combination, the sweet and savory flavours work quite harmoniously together. Curated by Toronto Garlic Festival and using garlic sources by Ontario farmers, this event on Feb 1 at Evergreen Brick Works is sure to test your love for chocolate.

Bloorcourt Village

165 Geary Ave

Over The Tap 2025

If you are looking to get out of the house while staying warm, check out this event organized by Blood Brothers Brewing on Jan 31. ‘Over the Tap’ is a one-night beer tasting that showcases beer from some of the best breweries in North America. With 15 collaborations on tap and 14 guest beers on tap, the options are endless and you’ll feel warm in no time.

Over The Tap 2025

Bloorcourt Village

165 Geary Ave

If you are looking to get out of the house while staying warm, check out this event organized by Blood Brothers Brewing on Jan 31. ‘Over the Tap’ is a one-night beer tasting that showcases beer from some of the best breweries in North America. With 15 collaborations on tap and 14 guest beers on tap, the options are endless and you’ll feel warm in no time.

Ask a Sommelier: Navigating Wine Labels, Lists, and Restaurant Etiquette

Are you a wanna-be wine expert that’s looking to impress your friends on your next dinner out? Look no further than ‘Ask a Sommelier’ held on Jan 27. Sommelier Christopher Lafleur will walk you through how to approach a wine list (and how to properly do the dreaded first taste). He’ll also break down what each item means on a label and teach you some need-to-know terms to make you appear like an expert.

Ask a Sommelier: Navigating Wine Labels, Lists, and Restaurant Etiquette

Are you a wanna-be wine expert that’s looking to impress your friends on your next dinner out? Look no further than ‘Ask a Sommelier’ held on Jan 27. Sommelier Christopher Lafleur will walk you through how to approach a wine list (and how to properly do the dreaded first taste). He’ll also break down what each item means on a label and teach you some need-to-know terms to make you appear like an expert.