In Toronto, there are at least 10,000 young people who are homeless throughout the year and as many as 2,000 on a given night. On October 21, Eva’s Taste Matters will help support Eva’s Initiatives three youth shelters, providing safe space and shelter for 114 youth a night.

A one-night sampling tour of some of Toronto’s best wine, craft beer and fine food, in support of Eva’s Initiatives. Hosted by CTV Canada AM’s Marci Ien, the evening will feature desserts created and presented by the youth residing at Eva’s.

Current confirmed food and beverage booths include:

• North 44

• The Art of Catering

• Paintbox Catering & Bistro

• Sultans of Samosas

• Zelcovia Cookies

• Eva’s Youth Desserts Buffet

• Cheese Excursions

• The Chef Upstairs

• Spearhead Brewing Company

• Lake of Bays Brewing Company

• Side Launch Brewery

• Amsterdam Brewery

• 40 Creek Distillery

• Great Lakes Brewery

You will also have a chance to bid on a fantastic selection of silent and live auction items.

Special thanks to the sponsors: Presenting Sponsor TD, Volunteer Sponsor Colliers International, Live Auction Sponsor Concord Adex, Silent Auction Sponsor Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Gastronomy Sponsor Baker & McKenzie and Sous-Chef Sponsor Oxford Properties.

Tickets are on sale now at tastematters.ca.

Single tickets $100 $60 tax receipt.

VIP tickets $150 $110 tax receipt & youth-made gift

Tastings Package $1,500 8 tickets, $1,180 tax receipt, youth-made gift

Vintages Package $2,500 15 tickets, $1,900 tax receipt, youth-made gift