1. Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival
#1 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event (up from #2)
Last year's Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival brought in more than $2 million from 700 dinner guests, up from 350 the previous year. Next: October 27, 2012
Last year's Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival brought in more than $2 million from 700 dinner guests, up from 350 the previous year. Next: October 27, 2012
Photo: Tom Sandler Photography
2. Toronto Wine & Cheese Show
#2 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show attracted 25,000 guests to the International Centre this year. Next: spring 2013
Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show attracted 25,000 guests to the International Centre this year. Next: spring 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Toronto Wine & Cheese Show
3. Toronto Taste
#3 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
Attracting 1,450 guests, this year's Toronto Taste showcased food from 60 of the city’s best chefs at the Royal Ontario Museum and raised $350,000 for Second Harvest. Next: summer 2013
Attracting 1,450 guests, this year's Toronto Taste showcased food from 60 of the city’s best chefs at the Royal Ontario Museum and raised $350,000 for Second Harvest. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Henry Lin
4. Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Show
#4 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
With more than 1,200 exhibitors and 12,000 professionals filling the Direct Energy Centre, Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Show is the largest food service industry event of the year. Next: March 3-5, 2013
With more than 1,200 exhibitors and 12,000 professionals filling the Direct Energy Centre, Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Show is the largest food service industry event of the year. Next: March 3-5, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
5. Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
#5 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
Last year, the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo had 40,000 guests sipping from a selection of 1,500 wines and spirits. Next: November 15-18, 2012
Last year, the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo had 40,000 guests sipping from a selection of 1,500 wines and spirits. Next: November 15-18, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of the Gourmet Food & Wine Exp
6. Cuvée Gala
#7 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
An annual black-tie event, affectionately known as the “Oscars” of the local wine industry, the Cuvée Gala awards top Ontario wines. Next: spring 2013
An annual black-tie event, affectionately known as the “Oscars” of the local wine industry, the Cuvée Gala awards top Ontario wines. Next: spring 2013
Photo: Jeff Baker/jbaker5photo.ca/Niagara Community Foundation
7. What’s on the Table
#8 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
With food stations from top Toronto restaurants, last year's What’s on the Table attracted 450 guests and raised a record $342,190. Next: November 7, 2012
With food stations from top Toronto restaurants, last year's What’s on the Table attracted 450 guests and raised a record $342,190. Next: November 7, 2012
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
8. Toronto Festival of Beer
#9 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event (up from #12)
Every summer, the Toronto Festival of Beer has brew-enthusiasts flocking to Bandshell Park, annually setting new attendance records. This year, the festival sold out of its exhibitor booths six months in advance and doubled the sponsors for the 2012 show. Next: summer 2013
Every summer, the Toronto Festival of Beer has brew-enthusiasts flocking to Bandshell Park, annually setting new attendance records. This year, the festival sold out of its exhibitor booths six months in advance and doubled the sponsors for the 2012 show. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Toronto Festival of Beer
9. Chef’s Challenge
#10 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event (new to the list)
Hosted by Bobby Flay this year, Chef’s Challenge raised $1.2 million and moved to a larger venue, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in just its second year. Next: November 2012
Hosted by Bobby Flay this year, Chef’s Challenge raised $1.2 million and moved to a larger venue, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in just its second year. Next: November 2012
Photo: Sarjoun Faour Photography
10. Eat to the Beat
#11 Food, Wine & Hospitality Industry Event
Last year, Eat to the Beat had 60 of Canada’s finest female chefs serving guests at Roy Tompson Hall, raising $200,000 for Willow Breast Cancer Support. Next: October 16, 2012
Last year, Eat to the Beat had 60 of Canada’s finest female chefs serving guests at Roy Tompson Hall, raising $200,000 for Willow Breast Cancer Support. Next: October 16, 2012
Photo: Chris Klugman
