Toronto Cocktail Festival returns with a full week of tastings, pairings, bartender competitions, neighbourhood bar crawls, and an extravagant gala- Oct 18 – 25, 2026

posted Monday, October 19, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Hospitality, Toronto

The second annual Toronto Cocktail Festival (TCF) returns October 18 to 25, 2026, bringing a full week of cocktail events, tastings, seminars, dinners, guest shifts, neighbourhood crawls, and parties to venues across the city. It will be a showcase of the city’s immense bartending talent, with events ranging from cocktail paired brunch, seminars, “Cinq a Sept” […]

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Brewery & the Beast is Toronto’s afternoon party fest, with bites , beverages and beats – July 26, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, July 16, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Hospitality, Music, Outdoors, Toronto

Brewery & the Beast is turning up the heat this summer with the addition of twelve new restaurants to its 2026 festival lineup, including: Azura, Alebrije, Burger Drops, Cafe Renee, Eataly, Enigma, Good Behaviour, Mozy’s, Pai, Rodney’s Oyster House, Romi’s and Taline. The “all you can enjoy” culinary festival will take place on Sunday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Henderson Brewing (128A Sterling Rd.) and will showcase some of […]

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“Elbows up! Coast-to-Coast Canadian Wine Fair” has more than 25 wineries from across Canada- July 12. 2025

posted Thursday, July 10, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Hospitality

Elbows Up! Canada’s Coast-to-Coast Wine Fair takes place on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Fort York in Toronto, bringing together more than 25 wineries from across Canada for a public tasting event. It is the first event of its kind, created to spotlight both the growing quality of Canadian wine, and the barriers that still limit its national […]

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Queen’s Harbour – summer’s new lakeside hotspot features MediterrAsian cuisine, specialty cocktails, and the largest restaurant retractable roof in the nation

posted Wednesday, July 9, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Hospitality, Toronto

Queens Harbour is a cavernous 23,000-square-foot dining destination located within Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre area. At the heart of Queens Quay lies a historic brick building that has been reimagined into a new go-to destination for those seeking respite from the concrete congestion of city dwelling, and visitors looking for a respite from being a tourist […]

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Wine Fest Toronto – Uncork the Fun at Toronto’s Only All-You-Can-Taste Wine Fest – May 9 and 10, 2025

posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Hospitality, Toronto

Wine Fest Toronto, the city’s favourite two-day all-you-can-taste wine and drinks festival, is back for its fifth year at a brand new location: Heritage Court on the Exhibition Grounds. On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, attendees will open their liquid passports to sip, explore and celebrate an expanded selection of wines and beverages from across the […]

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In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience – sip, savour, and snort with 1 expert, 5 wines, and 2 comedians -Nov 26 to Dec 22, 2024 (Toronto)

posted Sunday, November 24, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality, Theatre, Toronto

In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience, is for everyone, from savvy sauvignon swiggers to clueless chardonnay chuggers. Join in the fun as the wine industry’s hardest-hitting questions are answered… How far should I extend my pinky when sipping? What the heck is a tannin? And who’s parked in the loading bay? After sell-out […]

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Highest Drag Brunch in Toronto kicks off Pride Month at the CN Tower

posted Sunday, June 2, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Hospitality, Pride, Queer, Toronto

The CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant kicked off Toronto’s Pride Month celebrations this weekend with the highest drag brunch in the city. A packed crowd showed up to see four of the city’s fiercest drag queens slay their way along the longest circled catwalk in the sky. A special Pride-themed three-course brunch was served, along with […]

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From Dublin to New York: Jameson Distillery on Tour Arrives at Toronto’s Stackt Market – May 2 to 12, 2024

posted Thursday, May 2, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Hospitality, Toronto

The award-winning distillery tour from Dublin’s Bow St. is making its way to Toronto’s Stackt Market! The Distillery On Tour Pop Up is housed inside a series of shipping containers travelling around the world, from NYC to Mumbai. Jameson Irish Whiskey has brought its award-winning distillery, which has been named the World’s Leading Distillery Tour three times, […]

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Pride Blue Mountain – skiing, parties, and so much more – March 1 to 3, 2024

posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Events, Featured Events, Hospitality, Outdoors, Pride

  Experience the ultimate winter celebration at Pride Blue Mountain, Ontario’s Largest Winter Pride festival, taking place from March 1st to 3rd, 2024! Immerse yourself in the thrill of the slopes and redefine your winter Pride experience. Engage in family-friendly activities both on and off the slopes, including a spectacular ski pride parade and opening […]

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Shangri-La Toronto offers special TIFF-themed Afternoon Tea, Cocktails, and Room Packages

posted Friday, September 8, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Film, Hospitality, Toronto

Shangri-La Toronto, is the official hospitality partner of the Toronto International Film Festival. The hotel property hosted TIFF’s  opening party on September 7th, and has also curated several luxurious movie inspired experiences, such as a specialty TIFF-themed Afternoon Tea menu, instagramable cocktails, and exclusive room packages.If you’re looking for a little decadent downtime during TIFF, […]

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