Even the most winter-loving Canadian will admit that by February and March, it can feel like it'll be cold and snowy forever. But if you live in Kingston, Ontario, or you’re visiting from out of town this time of year means just one thing: Kingstonlicious is here.
Returning for 2025, Kingstonlicious is Kingston's massive food festival celebrating and promoting the city's vibrant food scene. It's only gotten bigger and better since its 2021 launch, with events hosted by culinary stars alongside the prix fixe menus, signature dishes and special promotions at local restaurants and eateries.
With more and more people preferring an experience over material items, these events at Kingstonlicious make ideal gifts for the foodies in your life. Check them out, book your tickets, and check that present off your to-do list. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Two diners enjoying fondue during Kingstonlicious. Courtesy of Tourism Kingston
Cook, share, savour: vegan delights cooking classes with Knifey Spooney
Ready to learn some vegan culinary tricks of the trade? For just $80 + taxes, each of these classes will have you crafting the perfect vegan lasagna, "smoked salmon" Benedict, pizza, and a to-die-for fancy cake with the help of your expert instructors, Christina Avery and Radford Cowan, the talented duo behind Knifey Spooney.
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Winter harvest: a seasonal, sustainable culinary celebration
Hosted by Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar and Chef Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, this multi-course experience is a true show of culinary expertise. At $150 (taxes and 18% gratuity excluded), you'll be treated to a curated menu of seasonal ingredients sustainably prepared by the best in the business.
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The East Coast kitchen party: a celebration of maritime cuisine and culture
Take a bite out of the Maritimes at this dining experience prepared by Chef Jonathan Gushue of The Gate and Chef Emil Makhmudov of The Cannery. Your $100 ticket (taxes, gratuity and beverages excluded) gets you into the event that promises "true kitchen-party" vibes enriched with local flavours.
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Dinner and a movie: A walk through Italy at Olivea
Take your taste buds on a trip to Italy with Olivea’s special four-course prix fixe menu, crafted by Chef Rebecca Foss. For $100 (tax, gratuity, and beverages excluded), savour the bold flavours of Northern Italy, the fresh zest of the Amalfi Coast, the hearty comforts of Tuscany, and the vibrant tastes of Sicily—all in one unforgettable evening. Pair this unforgettable dining experience with a screening at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival for the ultimate "dinner and a movie" night.
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The great Kingston slider showdown: Burger 347 vs. Otter Creek Kitchen
Burger 347 Chef Jennifer Look is taking on Otter Creek Kitchen’s Chef Will Arnaud in a contest that pits their unique slider inventions against each other, and you get to taste and vote on each one! Add in music and local brews, and it's hard to believe a ticket is only $25 ($12 for children 12 and under).
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Courtesy of Tourism Kingston
Whether or not you check out an event, there's so much to look forward to at Kingstonlicious, with its feast of Kingston restaurants and eateries offering prix fixe menus, signature dishes, and special promotions across February and March 2025.
Plus, keep an eye out for overnight hotel dine on us packages coming soon, including a stay at participating hotels and a $100 VISA gift card to use toward a variety of experiences.