Date night...the myth parents of young children hear so much about, but rarely get to experience. Well, I have a fabulous giveaway today that will give you the perfect date night, or date day, experience. Put your babysitter on hold, so that you can attend the inaugural Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival at the Evergreen Brick Works, September 18th to 20th. I know that every busy parent has limited kid-free time, which is what makes the Toronto FOOD & WINE festival the perfect outing...food, wine, celebrity chefs, food, wine...need I say more?
The Food & Wine - Take a stroll through the Grand Tasting Pavillon, presented by PC Black Label. Take in the flavours of local restaurants, wine, beer and spirits in the Pavillon. With 130 stations, the Grand Tasting Pavillion is a foodie's dream come true.
Celebrity Chef Sightings - After all that strolling and eating, take a seat with your sweetheart at the Meile Celebrity Stage. Watch as talented chefs from around the world demonstrate some of their favourite dishes. A few of the celebrity chefs attending the Food & Wine Festival include; Chuck Hughes, Curtis Stone, Gail Simmons, Roger Mooking and more.
Look in a Book - Be inspired by the delicious food and the celebrity chefs' stunning recipes and head over to the Young Welcome Centre for the giant cook book sale. Toronto's legendary Cookbook Store and All the Best Fine Foods have teamed up to host a fantastic cookbook shop on site. Pick up a copy of the cookbook you've been searching for, or experiment with something totally new.
Taste Canada Cooks the Books Competition - Do you love a good cooking competition? Pull up a chair at the Taste Canada Cooks the Books Competition and watch as culinary students from across Canada recreate recipes from Canadian cookbooks...mentored by the cookbook authors. The competition takes place over the first two days of the Festival and culminates with the Taste Canada - The Food Writing Awards.
Chef's Talk Series - Every wonder how your favourite chef got her start? The Chef's Talk Series is an opportunity for celebrity chef's to share their inspiring stories in an intimate setting.
For more information about the Toronto Food & WINE Festival be sure to follow:
Facebook: /Toronto FOOD & WINE
Twitter: @TOfoodandwine
Instagram: @tofoodandwine
The Toronto Food & Wine Festival Giveaway
Now the part you have been waiting for. The lovely folks at the Toronto FOOD & WINE Festival have provided me with 2 general admission tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner. The tickets will give the winner access to the Grand Tasting Pavillion and some celebrity chef events.
To enter, simply leave a comment below and let me know what part of the festival you are most looking forward to, and "spending some time away from the kids" is a totally legitimate answer.
Contest technical details...
- prize is a pair of general admission tickets to the Toronto Food & Wine Festival taking play September 18, 19 & 20.
- one winner will be selected at random
- winner will be notified via email
- winner will receive tickets via email 2 weeks before the festival
- contest is opens on August 24th and ends August 31st
- winner will be contacted on September 1st
- contest is open to Canadian residents
Best of Luck!
Mike D says
For me it's all about trying something new at the show. Maybe finding a new favourite restaurant or wine.
Jen says
Thanks, Mike. Yep, taking a chance on something new is always a great idea.
Theresa says
Perfect occassion to "UP" my self-proclaimed chef-like skills for the next family dinner party - never hurts to pick up some pointers when (not-so-secretly) wish that these Ramsay skills came naturally. 🙂
Jen says
Love it! Practice makes perfect(ish).
Amanda says
I would love to hear from celebrity chefs, especially Curtis Stone, on how to get kids to try new foods!
Jen says
Yep, Curtis Stone is one of the chef's I'm hoping to see as well.
Avery says
Besides the wine tastings?
The cook book store sounds fun! It's the section I always gravitate towards in Indigo! All those delicious looking pictures.. *drool*
Jen says
I think I'm going to spend a lot of time in the cookbook shop too.
Melissa Malloy says
Loved the food & wine show last year in KW. It would be a great 15th anniversary day for us!!
Jen says
Fabulous way to spend your anniversary and in such a lovely setting.
sarah m says
Gettting away from the kids for sure but finding some new local restaurants and trying new food will be great too!
Jen says
A great way to find new place to dine out and dishes to try too.
David D. says
Oh, definitely a chance to meet/see celebrity chefs is always exciting!
Jen says
I find it amazing to watch people who are passionate at what they are doing, too.
Karen E. Hill says
Just love to meet new people, get ideas for parties and mingle.
Jen says
Sounds like fantastic reasons to attend.
Debra says
I'm new to Toronto and want to experience everything the city has to offer. Plus, since my boyfriend LOVES to cook but has a limited repertoire, this will be a great date night for us!
Jen says
This is a great opportunity to see one of the most beautiful places in Toronto, the Brick Works.
Robyn Bellefleur says
Some time away from the little ones would be nice, but just some "alone/adult" time is extra nice. I am dying to meet Chuck Hughes too!
Jen says
I have had the opportunity to attend a Chuck Hughes demo in the past and he is fantastic.
Tracey says
I am looking forward to the Chef's Talk Series (and seeing Curtis Stone).
Jen says
Yep, I think Curtis Stone is going to be a popular chef at the show.
Linda says
Would love to see Chuck Hughes demos.