Ice, Wine & Dine, presented by Mastercard Canada, turns Elm Street into a food and wine paradise

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Embrace the season with an evening of culinary delights, festive cocktails and live entertainment on historic Elm Street this Saturday, November 3 from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fifteen area restaurants and shops set up right on Elm Street (between Bay and Yonge streets) for one special evening each year.

Legendary steakhouse, Barberians, Italian favourite, Oro Restaurant, Portuguese restaurant, Adega and many more will offer the best samplings from their menu, for $5 or less. Wine lovers can visit Commensal Restaurant's wine bar, trying samplings chosen by guest sommelier, Doris Miculan Bradley. And, as always, the Downtown Yonge BIA will set up the Ice Martini Lounge offering delicious cocktails. Event goers will be able to stroll along the picturesque street enjoying free entertainment from deejay, Dr. J, and beat boxer extraordinaire, Human Record. Festive carollers and a stilt walking performer as well as live ice carvings always draw crowds. Free admission.

About Winter Magic

Throughout November and December, Winter Magic brings the best of the holiday season to Downtown Yonge. Hosted by the Downtown Yonge BIA, this annual community-driven festival transforms the heart of the city into a winter playground with five unique seasonal events. These events include, Ice, Wine and Dine, Illuminite, Buskertainment, Kidzfest and the Window Wonderland holiday window display competition. For more information, visit www.wintermagic.ca.

About Downtown Yonge BIA

The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area is an association of 2,000 businesses and property owners in downtown Toronto. Founded in 2001, its mandate is to revitalize and position Downtown Yonge as Canada's premier business, shopping and entertainment destination. For further information: www.downtownyonge.com.

SOURCE: Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area

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