TASTE OF WINTERLUDE: UNIQUE FINE DINING EXPERIENCES IN CANADA’S CAPITAL REGION

December 3, 2009 · Filed Under Festival News, News

The National Capital Commission (NCC) and American Express would like to invite residents and visitors to experience Taste of Winterlude and discover the many flavours of Canada’s Capital Region.From January 28 to February 21, 2010 some of the best local restaurants will be offering exclusive prix-fixe menus, fine dining experiences, wine pairings and other culinary delights.

As of Saturday, December 5, 2009, food and wine enthusiasts will be able to register for Taste of Winterlude’s fine dining experiences – a great holiday gift idea for foodies and wine lovers. Restaurants create unique dining events that feature chefs, sommeliers or winemakers. These multi-course dinner concepts featuring wine pairings with each course and many culinary delights are the perfect opportunity to warm up to Winterlude, to gather up some first-rate company and savour the long winter nights. Please consult the enclosed listing which provides the details for all of the very different experiences on the menu.

Taste of Winterlude is presented by American Express in collaboration with the National Capital Commission. This program showcases, for the fifth year, some of the region’s top restaurants while providing great value to consumers, and aims to entice residents and visitors to dine out during January and February, and enjoy Winterlude activities.

Members of the public who would like to register or offer a fine dining experience as the perfect Christmas gift, may call 613-715-9399 or email events@groovygrapes.com. American Express Cardmembers can go to the Front Of The Line to book early reservations for the fine dining experience, from November 30 to December 4, 2009. For more information on these special events, please visit the NCC’s website at Winterlude.gc.ca/taste.

Tags: culinary, National Capital Commission, NCC, Ottawa Festivals, winter festival, winterlude