Winterlicious is a great event organized by our fine city. A bunch of restaurants plan prix fixe menus for $25, $35 or $45 bucks. This is the only way I can afford to eat at most of these places so for the sake of a good blog post…I put on 5 pounds and enjoyed some incredible yet affordable food. Winterlicious is on until the 13th.

You get to pick from a few apps, entrees and desserts. These were my favourites.

Biff’s Bistro – Front Street East, $35

Crispy Pork Terrine Fried Pigs Ear with a Rutabaga Salad
Bouillabaisse with Roasted Red Pepper, Saffron and Fennel.
Chocolate & Salted Caramel Pave with Cherry Puree.
 
Canteen – TIFF Bell Lightbox, $25

Country Pate
Marinated Pork Brochette
BACON chocolate chip cookies.
 
Jump – Wellington Street West, $35

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Spiced Braised Beef Cheeks
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
 
Momofuku Noodle Bar – University Avenue, $25

White Kimchi Jar
Winter Ramen
Rice Pudding
 
Splendido – Harbord Street, $45

Roasted Sweetbreads
Hanger Steak
Ottawa Valley 5 year old Chedder with Rosemary Biscuit