Coupe Space Tasting Club Winter 2009

Tuesday February 3: Fat: A Misunderstood Ingredient, 7 to 9 p.m.
Food and wine tasting exploring "fat in all its misunderstood glory" and including pork belly, butter and pork fat tasting, terrine, brisket, foie gras butter and suet biscuits with pork crackling brittle, all made with Cumbrae's naturally-raised meats. Led by Stephen Alexander, proprietor, Cumbrae Farms; Jennifer McLagan, chef and author of Fat and Bones (pictured), and Martin Malivoire, proprietor, Malivoire Wine Company, Includes a welcome cocktail. $75.

Wednesday, February 25: Big(ger) Reds, 7 to 9 p.m.
Tasting of eight wines plus a welcome cocktail, pre-tasting nibbles, hors d'oeuvres and tapas led by Anne Martin, top sommelier and wine writer. $75.

Monday, March 30: The Cheese Boutique’s "Best of the Best", 7 to 9 p.m.
Cheese and wine tasting with accompaniments, pre-tasting nibbles and a welcome cocktail, conducted by Afrim Pristine, cheese expert/affineur of The Cheese Boutique and Martin Malivoire, proprietor, Malivoire Wine Company. $75.

All events take place at Coupe Space, 998 Queen E. near Carlaw. Register via email or call 416-469-9656 for further information.