Weekly Eater: Toronto food events for April 16 to 22

Monday, April 16

• Jamie Kennedy’s Local Food Movement Dinner: Kennedy partners with 13th Street Winery for a four-course meal with wine pairings. Gilead Bistro, 4 Gilead Pl., 647-288-0680. Find out more »
• Austria Uncorked: Taste vintages from 30 producers from the wine regions of Austria. Trump Hotel, 325 Bay St., 416-967-3348. Find out more »
• Piola’s Monday Night Mixer: Starting this week, Piola offers aperitivo italiano on Monday evenings, with cocktail and beer specials and complimentary snacks. 1165 Queen St. W., 416-477-4652. Find out more »
• Shellshocked: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves Canadian Premiere: The filmmaker and environmental experts discuss the importance of protecting North American waterways and oyster culture. Rodney’s Oyster House, 469 King St. W., 416-363-8105. Find out more »
• 86’D: Ivy Knight hosts the launch of Culinary Adventure Co.’s 2012 season. The Drake, 1150 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042. Find out more »
• Sorauren Farmers’ Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the field house at Sorauren Park. 50 Wabash Ave. Find out more »
  

Tuesday, April 17

• Delicious Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes: Learn how to make health-conscious pastas, salads and fish at The Chef Upstairs. 516 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-544-9221. Find out more »
• Half-priced wine at Maléna: The restaurant brings back its popular Tuesday night half-priced wine list for the month of April. 120 Avenue Rd., 416-964-0606. Find out more »

Wednesday, April 18

• Brewers Plate 2012: Celebrate the growing season with a feast of local foods prepared by the city’s top chefs, paired with artisan beers from local breweries. Roy Thompson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 416-710-0782.  Find out more »
• The Wine Sisters’ Wednesday Night Wine Club: An around the world in eight glasses wine tasting. The Chef Upstairs, 516 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-544-9221. Find out more »
• Blood, Bones and Butter: Chef Gabrielle Hamilton discusses her memoir at the Toronto Reference Library. 789 Yonge St., 416-395-5577. Find out more »
• McGugan’s Scottish Pub Grand Opening: Celebrate the pub’s official launch with bag pipers, highland dancers and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 1058 Gerrard St. E., 416-901-9859. Find out more »
• Global Wine Tour: An introduction to wine tasting in which you can sample a flight of eight different wines with food pairings. The Fine Wine Reserve, King St. W. (at Spadina), 416-909-0460. Find out more »

Thursday, April 19

• Green Bites Workshop presents Vegan Baking: Baker and vegan expert Lesia Kohut will teach you to prepare three simple baked treats using seasonal, organic and local ingredients. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave., 416-596-7670. Find out more »
• Food For Change: Chef Chris Brown prepares a locally inspired five-course meal in support of The Stop’s charity programs. The Green Barn, 601 Christie St., 416-652-1602 ex. 236. Find our more »
• Dolce Vita in Sicily: Let chef Carrie Rau take you on a hands-on culinary tour of classic Sicilian fare. Dish Cooking Studio, 390 Dupont St., 416-920-5559. Find out more »
• Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the rink house at Dufferin Grove. 875 Dufferin St. Find out more »

Friday, April 20

• Toronto Wing Festival: All-you-can-eat wings from a variety of vendors, and beer by Steam Whistle. Beverly Halls, 206 Beverly St., 416-979-2017. Find out more »
• Total Health Show: Authorities on healthy living discuss a variety of topics, including the health effects of genetically modified food and the benefits of eating raw. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St., 416-585-8000. Find out more »

Saturday, April 21

• A Mexican Culinary Affair: Join chef Natalie Ryan for a traditional Mexican feast. The Depanneur, 1033 College St., 416-828-1990. Find out more »
• Softshell Saturdays at Porchetta and Co.: Starting this Saturday, Porchetta brings back its once-a-week softshell crab sandwiches. 825 Dundas St. W., 647-352-6611. Find out more »
• Monsoon Wedding and Culinary Adventure to India: Culinary Adventure Co. teams up with Reel Eats for a tasting walk through Little India followed by a Monsoon Wedding–inspired evening with a multi-course Indian feast. 253 Coxwell Ave., 416-565-1730. Find out more »
• Good for What Ales You: Learn how to incorporate beer into your recipes in this hands-on workshop. Dish Cooking Studio, 390 Dupont St., 416-920-5559. Find out more »
• Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 550 Bayview Ave. Find out more »
• The Stop Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Find out more»
• Total Health Show: Authorities on healthy living discuss a variety of topics, including the health effects of genetically modified food and the benefits of eating raw. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St., 416-585-8000. Find out more »

Sunday, April 22

• Earth Day Celebration: Join chef Selam Teclu for an Eritrean dinner with live music and a coffee ceremony. The Depanneur, 1033 College St., 416-828-1990. Find out more »
• Total Health Show: Authorities on healthy living discuss a variety of topics, including the health effects of genetically modified food and the benefits of eating raw. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St., 416-585-8000. Find out more »