The Cabbagetown Wine Route brings together six outstanding Cabbagetown restaurants and six great Ontario wineries. Throughout the evening, each restaurant will feature one winery, combining carefully selected vintages with the best from their kitchens. 

Our event is flexible and can be tailored to your interests. Guests choose the restaurants and wineries that they prefer when they buy a ticket. During the event, each tasting will take approximately 45 minutes and will start at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 pm.

A representative from each winery will pour their wines, explain the winery’s program and be available to answer questions.

Please note that all food and wine is served in sampling sizes.

Tickets are available at $30 per tasting (plus taxes and gratuities).

“A dark room with tiny lamps flickering on the tables, a lounge singer crooning, a handkerchief dance floor with couples movin' slow, and a long, cool cocktail list painted on the smoked mirror behind the bar: Such is the divine decadence of the Laurentian Room… It took a hat trick to embark on the project of returning the Laurentian Room to its 1930s art deco glory. And they've done it -- with sparkles on top.” Joanne Kates, Globe & Mail, March 5, 2005

The tasting menu
Rustic chicken skewers and charred corn with ancho chili and lime, served with a 2000 Off Dry Riesling (semi-dry in style with ruby grapefruit flavors and impeccable acid balance typical of Riesling grown in Niagara's heavy clay tills).

Hearts of romaine salad with oven dried tomatoes, herb crouton and grainy mustard and lemon vinaigrette. 2005 Rose (a dry style of rosé that is crisp and refreshing with aromas and flavours of pepper, spice and fresh berries).

Pan seared tiger shrimp puntanesca and roasted garlic oil. 2004 Cabernet-Merlot (medium bodied with attractive mint-berry fruit. Extended barrel ageing rounds the palate and lends notes of cedar and spice).

Duck braised in Gamay Noir, marinated shaved fennel, orange segments and artisan croutons. 2004 Gamay Reserve (full bodied Gamay with remarkably concentrated berry fruit, intense spice and pepper notes, and a robust core of tannin).

Roasted Niagara fruits, rosemary and vanilla glaze.  2004 Indian Summer Riesling (a lusciously sweet late-harvest wine with flavours of ripe pear, sweet sultana raisins and comb honey and pin-point acid balance).

51A Winchester Street
www.thelaurentianroom.com     www.cavespringcellars.com

A small, elegant room, The Town Grill features Continental cuisine in an urbane and comfortable atmosphere.  Their kitchen and service have earned the coveted “three star” rating from Toronto  Life.  For this event, they’ve paired enthusiastically with Peninsula Ridge whose wines they know well and have regularly featured.

“Trim in its dark woods, with classy yet comfy chairs and extended, all-revealing mirrors (fabulous for the nosy), the space has instant appeal…Chef Andrew Starling’s kitchen shows great strength”  Toronto Life, March 2006.

The tasting menu
Nectarine with prosciutto and mint accompanied by Cabernet Rose 2005.  Lemongrass poached shrimp with wasabi, pea sprouts and daikon served with a 2005 Sauvignon Blanc.  Roasted eggplant and goat’s cheese on sesame flatbread with a 2004  Merlot.  Seared beef tenderloin on pita with arugula and aioli with our 2002 Arcanum. 

The elegant atmosphere of The Cobourg is the perfect setting to experience the stunning wines from Stratus vineyards. This highly acclaimed winery has been lauded for its meticulous approach to winemaking, and their commitment to environmental sustainability. The wine is produced in limited quantities and this is a rare opportunity to sample it by the glass within this intimate setting.

Tasting Menu

The Left Door blends fine dining and the casual atmosphere of an established pub. Located beside The Ben Wicks, its kitchen is operated by the nearby Town Grill. Its menu, especially for this occasion, reflects both skilful preparation and relaxed welcome.

The Tasting Menu
Seared sea scallops in a saffron shrimp broth with smoked salmon and chorizo matched with the 2004 Pinot Gris Estate. Heirloom tomato napoleon with roasted yellow peppers, goat cheese, basil and aged balsamic reduction.  2004 “Ladybug” Rose. Grilled lamb loin with quinoa, haricots verts and berry jus with a 2004 Pinot Noir. Ginger crème brulee with apricot and white peach sauce served with 2004 Gewurztraminer Icewine

Newly renovated and freshly opened, the Parkway builds on the owners’ 35 years experience in active restaurant management.  The Parkway’s emphasis is placed on fresh, light food and seasonal ingredients.

The Tasting Menu
Mediterranean flavours dominate the dishes being prepared for this evening.  Vegetarian dishes are included in this menu.

Roast lamb with mint salsa paired with 2002 Jackson Triggs Grand Reserve Meritage.
Grilled beef sirloin with 2002 Jackson Triggs Delaine Vineyard Cabernet/Merlot.
Seafood platters with grilled and pickled octopus, calamari, shrimp and mussels, all tossed in fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and wine served with a 2002 Inniskillin Montague Chardonnay.

Pacific halibut and haddock with 2002 Inniskillin Montague Pinot Gris.
Side dishes include Mediterranean dips and olives with grilled pita, assorted skewers of pork, chicken, tiger shrimps and vegetables, dolmadakia, spinach and feta cheese pie and Greek bruschetta.

Desserts will be accompanied by 2002 Inniskillin Sparkling Icewine.

488-490 Parliament Street