Welcome to Feast Your Eyes, a new series from SheDoesTheCity that will pair the best of Toronto’s arts and cultural events with a delicious local restaurant. Our curated recommendations will aim to match the unique vibe of a local event with a nearby, must-try restaurant, so you can enjoy an evening of the best Toronto has to offer.
There’s perhaps no better time to explore Toronto’s culinary scene than during Winterlicious. From January 31-February 13, more than 230 restaurants across the city will offer reduced prices on fixed lunch and dinner menus. You can enjoy a delectable 3-course meal at an affordable price, and the offerings span the vibrant spectrum of cuisine available in the city.
For our first edition of Feast Your Eyes, we are pairing 5 restaurants participating in Winterlicious with 5 art and cultural events happening now. Let us plan your next night out!
Fuel up for a Drawing Disco at Gladstone House Hotel
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The Feast: The bright and spacious dining space at Toronto’s oldest operating hotel provides a laid-back atmosphere to enjoy a cozy, comforting meal. The Gladstone Café will offer both lunch and dinner menus for Winterlicious, with plenty of delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus your choice of Triple-Layered Chocolate Torte, Crème Caramel or Warm Apple Pie for dessert.
The Experience: Get your sketch on at this groovy drawing disco! As part of Art Week at the Gladstone House, dance along to an infectious soundtrack as you sketch a live model decked out in disco attire. Visual artist and OCAD instructor Erin Finley will provide prompts and guidance for artists of all skill levels.
Laugh your night away at The Second City & The Bentwood
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The Feast: Savour a cozy meal just steps away from your entertainment for the evening. Located inside The Second City’s flagship location, The Bentwood offers an array of mouthwatering options crafted with seasonal ingredients and inventive twists inspired by Toronto’s diverse communities. Eat it all up in their beautiful dining room overlooking the Toronto waterfront.
The Experience: Swipes Right: U Up?, The Second City’s brand-new comedy show, will get you in the spirit for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single or in a relationship (or a situationship) this eclectic cast of comedians will have you laughing about the chaos of all things love and dating.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with bold and modern Asian cuisine at R&D
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The Feast: Located in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown, R&D brings a bold and modern twist to Canadian Asian cuisine. Their Winterlicious dinner menu serves up three courses of tasty delights like Crab Rangoon, Pad See Ew, and Fried Chicken Adobo. Soak up the buzz of downtown with urban-inspired decor and a 90s R&B soundtrack!
The Experience: Ring in Lunar New Year at this annual festival hosted by the Chinatown BIA. On February 1-2, enjoy a weekend full of free LNY festivities, including live music, lion dance and kung fu performances, live calligraphy, belly dancing and much more.
Experience KUUMBA alongside the flavourful eats at Miss Likklemore’s
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The Feast: Described as “Toronto’s first haute Caribbean-inspired dining house”, Miss Likklemore’s will bring the heat for your night out! This Black-owned restaurant promises to take you on a voyage of the senses, offering a culinary mashup of global flavours. Be sure to try their beloved Likkle or veggie patties!
The Experience: Celebrate Black creators making waves in film, dance, theatre, and music at KUUMBA. This beloved Toronto festival is celebrating 30 years of Black Futures Month programming! Running all February long, check out performances, panels, a wellness series, a voguing workshop and more.
Watch Canada’s Top 10 Films followed by a locally sourced meal at Luma
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The Feast: Taste the flavours of Canada at Luma! Located right inside the TIFF Lightbox building, this spot is known for its quality Canadian artisanal cuisine, locally sourced ingredients, and floor-to-ceiling views of a bustling King Street. Their Winterlicious offerings include Truffled Mushroom Soup from Unionville, Beef Short Rib with Ontario maple syrup, and a delicious slice of Warner’s Farm Apple Pie.
The Experience: Catch up on the best in Canadian cinema from 2024 at TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten showcase. Ranging from directorial debuts to films by established directors, you can see 40 Acres, Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, Can I Get a Witness?, Matt and Mara, Paying For It, Rumours, Seeds, Shepherds, The Shrouds, and Universal Language, screening from February 5-9.
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