November in Toronto brings Georgian wine tastings, complimentary coffee at Union Station and the first holiday outings of the season. Stop by Fairmont Royal York for a drink at their gingerbread-themed pop-up bar, or browse gifts from Canadian makers when the One Of A Kind Christmas Show opens on November 27.
One Of A Kind Christmas Show
The One Of A Kind Christmas Show returns to Toronto’s Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place from November 27 to December 6, with more than 800 Canadian artisans and a Christmas Market section that’s 25% larger this year. Shoppers can browse handmade gifts, home décor and gourmet foods, or stop for a cooking demonstration, food samples or a hands-on craft workshop. There’s a carousel for families, and the December 3 late-night shopping party runs until 11 pm. GO Transit combo tickets start at $35 and include round-trip fare and adult admission. On designated transit days, adults can show a PRESTO card at the box office for $20 admission.
Gingerbread & Co. at Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York is hosting Gingerbread & Co., a holiday pop-up bar styled after an old-fashioned confectionery shop, in the hotel lobby from November 18 to December 31. The cocktail menu includes the Yule Log Manhattan with Canadian rye and chocolate bitters, the Pomme Royale topped with green apple sorbet and smoked Maldon salt, and Glow Wine, served hot with spiced orange brandy and Madeira. Hotel guests can book Santa Story Time through the concierge for noon on December 19 or 26, with hot chocolate, milk and gingerbread.
Georgian Wine Tastings at Grape Witches and DROM Taberna
Grape Witches is teaming up with Wines of Georgia and DROM Taberna for two days of Georgian wine tastings in Toronto on November 18 and 19. The November 19 celebration at DROM Taberna will feature 11 Georgian wines, traditional Georgian food and live music from Ori Shalva, a Toronto family ensemble that performs Georgian polyphonic singing. The tastings introduce guests to Georgian winemakers and traditions such as fermenting wine in qvevri, clay vessels buried underground.
Wendy’s Frosty Day in Toronto
Wendy’s Canada marks Frosty Day on Sunday, November 15, with a 99¢ small Chocolate Frosty or Vanilla Frosty when ordered through the Wendy’s app. The one-day offer is available across Canada. To announce the promotion in Toronto, Wendy’s enlisted GTA town crier John Webster to make proclamations at spots across the city, including Union Station and Sankofa Square.
KitchenAid Coffee Pop-Ups in Toronto
KitchenAid Canada is serving complimentary hot or iced coffee on Union Station’s Front Street Promenade through November 29. Visitors can see the Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Iced Coffee in action, shop a selection of countertop appliances and enter a daily prize draw for items such as stand mixers and espresso machines. A second pop-up at CF Toronto Eaton Centre runs through November 30, with complimentary espresso and KitchenAid products available to shop.
Seasonal features at KINTON RAMEN
KINTON RAMEN is bringing back their Golden Sesame Ramen and adding Black Sesame Ramen to their limited-time fall menu. The Golden Sesame Ramen pairs thick noodles and creamy white sesame pork broth with seasoned ground pork, spinach, bean sprouts and a seasoned egg. The Black Sesame Ramen has a toastier sesame flavour with wood ear mushrooms and black sesame seeds.
The chain is also introducing five drinks inspired by Japanese café cream sodas. The Peach Yuzu Cream Soda combines Sprite, peach, yuzu and oat milk, while the Yuzu Coconut Marble Ramune comes in a traditional marble-sealed bottle. The drinks arrive with their components served separately so you can mix them at the table.
Indian Comfort Food at Adrak Yorkville
Adrak Yorkville is a popular stop serving regional Indian dishes in Toronto. For dinner on a cool November evening, start with Dal Palak Shorba, a lentil and spinach soup with mild Indian spices. The Awadh Lamb Shank comes with a cashew and browned onion sauce, while the Awadhi Gosht Biryani pairs marinated lamb and aged basmati rice under a flaky puff pastry crust. The Traditional Dal Makhani features black lentils slow-cooked for 24 hours and finished with hand-churned cream. For dessert, the Warm Gajar Halwa Tart serves carrot halwa in a baked tart shell.
Fall Afternoon Tea at the Windsor Arms Hotel
The Windsor Arms Hotel in Yorkville is serving their Fall Afternoon Tea through November 30. The menu includes Maple Apple Scones with house-made preserves and clotted cream, Duck Rillette with fresh fig, and Smoked Salmon with citrus zest cream and orange blossom pearls. There’s also cucumber with winter truffle cream cheese and a halal roast beef option with grainy mustard and sauerkraut. Afternoon tea is $85 per person, or $70 Monday through Thursday.
Pistachio Desserts at D-Spot Dessert Café
D-Spot Dessert Café has launched a limited-time Pistachio Series at participating Ontario locations. The five-dessert menu includes Pistachio Velvet Tiramisu, Pistachio Dream Cheesecake, and a Pistachio Choco Waffle and Pistachio Choco Crepe that pair chocolate with pistachio. The Pistachio Fudge Swirl is a frozen pistachio dessert with ribbons of chocolate fudge.