Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious events, festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

THIS WEEK

• Ivy Knight hosts a Chip and Dip battle on Monday March 2 at the Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. West). Ten participating restaurants (Hopgood's Foodliner, The Gabardine, Mr. Flamingo to name a few) will vie for a chance to compete in the Garland International Chefs Challenge (which carries with it a $10,000 prize).
• Toronto Sushi Festival takes place from 5pm to 10 on March 5 and 6, at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (6 Garamond Ct.). Expect celebrity chefs Susur Lee and Dennis Tay of Top Chef Canada to be among the participants, as well as live demos, open mic karaoke and door prizes.

UPCOMING

• Brewers Feast featuring $35 prix fixe menu paired with Muskoka beers is on on offer for the first couple weeks of March, running from March 2 to 15 from 4pm daily at O&B Canteen (330 King St. West).
• Tickets are on sale now for the 7th Annual Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off taking place on Sunday, March 15, from 2pm to 5pm at Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. East). General admission is $10 and includes two vouchers for sample plates.
• Mill St. Brew Pub (55 Mill St.) is selling advance tickets now ($59.99) for its St. Patrick's Day Brewmaster Dinner. The celebration takes place Tuesday, March 17 and will featuring a five course dinner with beer pairings.

OTHER NEWS

• Fidel Gastro is offering a chance to win one of three private dinners cooked by Matt Basile at your own home. Visit the LCBO at 2625 Weston Rd. from 4pm to 8pm this Saturday, February 28 and purchase a bottle of Open Wine to enter.