The Biggest Food & Drink Event of the Year Returns

November will be the month of all things gourmet as Canada’s largest food and drink festival returns to Toronto bigger and better than ever.

This fall’s Gourmet Food & Wine Expo will offer more than 1,800 wines, beers, spirits and gourmet foods to choose from at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Nov. 19-22. Learn from the pros, meet the makers from some of the world’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries and of course, sample from the city’s hottest chefs all under one roof.

"This year we’re excited to be bringing in a ton of new exhibitors, celebrity guests and experiences for the 2015 Gourmet Food & Wine Expo," said Melanie Klie, Event Manager of the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. "The Expo is an amazing way to sample the very best in the food and drink industry with exhibitors coming in from across Canada and around the world. With top restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries sampling all weekend long, it’ll be easy to discover a new favourite."

Returning for 2015, the popular Tutored Tastings series will provide an intimate experience of sampling some of the world’s finest wines with Canada’s leading experts. From Nov. 19-21, choose from a group of interactive seminars led by industry experts, media personalities and winemakers like Kevin Brauch, John Szabo and Christopher Waters. This year the exciting new additions to the Tutored Tastings program includes Tasting in the Dark, which gives attendees a professionally led wine tasting held in total darkness and Now & Then, which suggests which wines of today can be compared to great wines of the past.

In addition to new Tutored Tastings seminars, the Expo is also introducing its new Grand Tasting Bar, which will present a selection of international and local fine wines for sampling. Guest will have the opportunity to indulge in premium wines including consignment and vintage options, with the option to privately order any favourites.

The Mott’s Best Caesar in Town National Competition is also returning and is a must-see as contenders from across Canada seek to create the greatest and most delicious Caesar in this live final. Watch regional winners vie for the title of Best Caesar in Town by winning the mystery box challenge with a secret ingredient to use for the cocktail on Sunday, Nov. 22 on the Trend Central Main Stage.

Satisfyyour hunger for a fabulous culinary experience with Celebrity Chef Mark McEwan, who will be at the Gastropost Chef Stage on Friday, Nov. 20. Using food as the ultimate pallate for his boundless creativity and energy, the host of the hit television show, The Heat has led the restaurant scene in Toronto for many years. His best selling cookbook Great Food at Home added author to his resume, alongside proud owner of unique restaurants appealing to the diverse tastes of Torontonians.

For a true farm-to-table experience and new for this year, don’t miss out on the Turkey Farmers of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario as well as the returning fan favourite the Dairy Farmers’ All You Need is Cheese Stage. There’s no better way to learn how to pair your meal with wine or beer than from the local food experts.

The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo takes place November 19-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building. For more information and to buy Tutored Tastings or Admission tickets please visit FoodAndWineExpo.ca. Tickets often sell out at the door, so don’t miss out on Toronto’s biggest cocktail party.

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Gourmet Food & Wine Expo:
Thursday Nov. 19th, 2015, 6-10pm
Friday Nov. 20th, 2015, 2-10pm
Saturday Nov. 21st, 2015, 12-10pm
Sunday Nov. 22nd, 2015, 12-6pm

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto

Tickets: foodandwineexpo.ca

Named one of Canada’s Top food and drink events by Biz Bash.

Mustbe 19 years of age or older. No children or infants permitted.