What TL Insiders can look forward to in May

If you love discovering new foods or having innovative dining experiences, this month may be your time to shine as a TL Insider. Our May lineup includes the iconic Toronto Life Best Restaurants event, an interactive murder mystery dinner and an elegant high tea celebration for Mother’s Day. You’re not going to want to miss any of these great events—read on for details and don’t forget to enter our latest giveaway. One lucky TL Insider will win two tickets to Secret City: A Knives Out Mystery. Good luck and cheers to your spring social calendar!

Mother’s Day High Tea Charity Event Celebrate the moms, grandmas and other maternal figures in your life with this elegant high tea at the Symes in support of a good cause. Guests will enjoy scones, petits fours, party favours, spritzes, mimosas and tea by Elle Cuisine. A variety of table sizes can be booked depending on the needs of your group. Half of all proceeds from this event will support Shelter Movers, a nonprofit organization that provides moving and storage services to individuals and families fleeing domestic abuse. Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day), starting at 11 a.m.

Best Restaurants 2024 TL’s Best Restaurants event returns to Evergreen Brick Works for another incredible night of food, drinks and entertainment. Guests will enjoy unlimited access to spectacular bites prepared by the best chefs in the city, plus a complimentary offering of delicious wine and cocktails. A portion of the funds raised from ticket sales will support the UHN Foundation. This annual event is iconic for a reason, so don’t miss out—save the date and arrive hungry. Monday, May 13, 7 to 11 p.m.

Bee’s Knees Honey Tasting and Mixology Experience Discover the fascinating world of urban beekeeping and taste the benefits at this hands-on workshop with Alveole. Savour the flavours of different monofloral honeys, thoughtfully paired with an assortment of delectable cheeses. Next, immerse yourself in a hands-on mixology class and craft your own signature Bee’s Knees cocktail under the guidance of skilled professionals. Thursday, May 30, 6 to 9 p.m.

CONTEST: Secret City—A Knives Out Mystery Prepare for a murder mystery dinner you’ll never forget. This one-of-a-kind interactive dining experience at Peter Pan Bistro combines a delectable four-course dinner with a whodunit you’ll be asked to solve before the night is over. Inspired by the film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, this event series involves live performers, good food and good fun. Make a reservation or enter to win two tickets from Toronto Life—one lucky winner will be selected on May 10. A variety of seatings are available between May 16 and May 30.

Terroir to Table With Rural Routes and Chef in the House Experience the taste of summer with Terroir to Table, a collaboration between Rural Route Tour Company and Chef in the House. This full-day adventure begins with farm-to-fork tours at rural farms just outside of Toronto, where you’ll explore local flavours and meet producers before returning to the city for an exclusive meal by chef Craig Harding. Highlights include honey and mead tastings at a family apiary, a brewery visit and tour of an award-winning lavender farm. This interactive journey promises immersion in culinary culture from start to finish. Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.