Tartan Day Celebrations – The Monk’s Table

Ah, nothing beats a good tartan.  I own a kilt and look for just about any opportunity to don it.  So as if I wasn’t excited enough about another series of events at The Monk’s Table, one that includes tartans puts me over the edge. If you’re not familiar with The Monk’s Table, you should be.  One of my favourite bars in Toronto, at Yonge and Summerhill, The Monk’s Table serves a huge list of European brews, both on tap and in bottle.  It seems to be the only bar in the city with a wholly European selection, they also have an incredible food menu, and excellent service.  One of their mainstays, is their frequent parties and celebrations, always featuring great beer and food.  Their Robbie Burns week events were a massive success, and now we can look forward to another week of events, in commemoration of Tartan Day.

If you haven’t heard of Tartan Day, don’t worry, it’s a fairly recent addition to our celebratory calendar.  On October 22, 2010 the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage declared April 6th and every April 6th there after as a Tartan Day in Canada. A celebration of all things Celtic, The Monk’s Table willl be celebrating Celtic culture, and highlighting how people of Celtic traditions have impacted our growth as a Nation.  Needless to say, there will be much fun and celebration.

The Monk’s Table will be hosting events from April 4th-8th.  Events are as follows:

Monday April 4th 8pm
Five Course Whiskey and food pairing with Ryan Powell $90

Ryan has extensive training in Absolut Akademi in Ahus, Sweden; Havana Club Masters Class in Havana, Cuba; Chivas Masters Class at Strathisla Distillery in Keith, Scotland; G.H. Mumm and Perrier-Jouet Champagne Masters Class in Champagne, France; and
Received one-to-one training sessions from Global Brand Ambassadors, Master Distillers, Master Blenders, and Wine Makers

Tuesday April 5th 8pm
Three course pre fixe with Irish Whiskeys and Spirit Specialist Trevor Dawes $50

Join Trevor as he explains the history of Irish whiskey over Chef Lester Garcia’s prix fixe pairings

Wednesday April 6th 8pm
Tartan Cocktails with Christine Sismondo and  Scott Mochrie $30

One of Toronto’s rising bar stars; Scott is fresh off a win at the Bacardi international cocktail competition.  He and his signature drink, the Rikers Islay, will be profiled in Eye Weekly, hitting the stands on April 6.
Christine Sismondo is the author of America Walks into a Bar: A Spirited History of Taverns and Saloons, Speakeasies and Grog Shops. She is also the ROB Magazine cocktail columnist and author of Mondo Cocktail: A Shaken and Stirred History.

Thursday April 7th 8:30 pm
Got Wood? With Stephen Beaumont $50

Join Stephen as he explores the world of wood finishes and how barrels affect the flavor of your dram. There’s more wood in your glass than you may think!

Stephen has been writing about beer and spirits for two decades, in such diverse publications as the Malt Advocate and Saveur, Wine Enthusiast and the International Herald Tribune.  He has authored or co-authored six books
and contributed to numerous others, and recently presented the keynote address at the first ever Canadian Whisky Summit.

Friday April 8th 8pm
Innis and Gunn Pre Fixe with Nicol Rennie $50

A casual but informative sit down dinner as Nicole, the International Brand Manager for Innis & Gunn Canada, recants the amazing success story of Innis and Gunn. With a special appearance by The Innis & Gunn IPA

For more information or to RSVP, please call The Monk’s Table at (416)920-9074

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