Winterlicious is back Jan 30th! Who’s participating in Riverside?

Mark your calendars, Winterlicious 2026 starts Jan 30th and reservations are NOW OPEN!

If you’re not familiar with Winterlicious, it is every Toronto foodie’s favourite winter event. Not only is it a showcase of Toronto’s vibrant food scene with special menus at special prices, the city-wide campaign is an opportunity to show your support for local businesses as well.

Photo credit: City of Toronto

Featuring three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, Winterlicious offers great deals from amazing restaurants in Toronto. More than 240 restaurants are participating — two of which are from the Riverside BIA. Winterlicious 2026 runs between Jan. 30 and Feb. 12. 

This year, we’ve got a couple of Riverside favourites participating in Winterlicious. Check them out!

Photo credit: Eastbound Brewing Company

Eastbound Brewing Company (@eastboundbeer)

Address: 700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9

Phone: 416-901-1299

More than just great craft beers, Eastbound also serves contemporary Tex-Mex pub fare under the Cantina banner, with Chef Tara Lee innovating behind the kitchen. Laidback and unpretentious, Eastbound is the place to go for fun brews and food.

Photo credit: ēst Restaurant

ēst Restaurant (@est.restaurant)

Address: 729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1

Phone :416-465-3707

Helmed by Chef Jordan Diniz, ēst Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in modern Italian-French cuisine, inspired cocktails and delicious wines. Made with the finest seasonal ingredients, ēst promises an unforgettable gustatory experience.

For reservations, contact the restaurants directly. Check out the Winterlicious map HERE. Later this week on the Riverside Blog, we’re talking what’s on the menu so stay tuned! 

In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia for updates on Winterlicious + other fun programming happening in the neighbourhood!

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