Ontario's top chefs are about to compete in a winter Chowder Chowdown
Seafood lovers, get ready for the hottest food event of the season that will melt away those â15°C Toronto blues.
On Wednesday, February 27, 13 of Ontario’s most acclaimed chefs and Ocean Wise Seafood partners will be going ladle-to-ladle in the annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown taking place at the Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Lane.
The culinary all-stars will be putting their seafood skills to the test in a bid to be crowned the 2019Â Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion (huge deal). They’ll need to impress a media and industry judging panel, and if you’re attending, you can have your say by casting your vote for the People’s Choice Award winner.
Chowder Chowdown/Shane Oosterhoff
This will be the first time the Chowdown is taking place in February, so Torontonians don’t have to wait a lifetime to look forward to hearty chowder servings and even better drink pairings.
Here’s a look at the culinary talent participating in this year’s Chowder Chowdown in Toronto:
- John Morris, 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
- Raul Sojo, Bistro 67 at Durham College
- Felicia de Rose, The Chase Fish and Oyster House
- Kyle Fee, The Chefâs Table at Fanshawe College
- JW Foster, The Fairmont Royal York
- Matthew Ness, The Local Café and Restaurant
- Dawoon Chae, Luma
- Matt Dean Pettit, Mattyâs Seafood
- Doug Neigel, Mercatto
- Jason Maw and Patrick McMurray, Pier 87
- Aaron Linley, Pure Spirits Oyster House
- Thompson Tran, The Wooden Boat Food Company
Ontario’s top brewers, cider-makers, and vintners, including Mill Street Brewery, Side Launch Brewing Company, Brickworks Ciderhouse, Top Shelf Distillers, Southbrook Vineyards, Foreign Affair Winery, and more will be popping up at the event so you can enjoy a bevvie while you’re there.
To attend, you must be 19 years of age or older. Tickets cost $67.80 (including HST) and you can purchase yours online now. Make sure to snap them up early to avoid unnecessary disappointment!
This is the perfect excuse to put Netflix on hold and come out of hibernation for a celebration of Canada’s growing sustainable seafood movement. You can thank us when you taste the best chowder you’ve ever had in The Six.
Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown
When: February 27
Time: 7 pm
Where: Fermenting Cellar –Â 28 Distillery Lane
Price: $67.80 (including HST) – Tickets available online
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