Kingstonlicious 2025 brings culinary delights to the city
Kingstonlicious returns from February 3 to March 31, bringing an exciting lineup of mouth-watering menus, special guests, and signature culinary events that showcase the best of local flavours.
If you’re a foodie seeking exclusive dining experiences or someone looking to explore the vibrant food scene, Kingstonlicious 2025 has something for everyone.
With 24 local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and even a farmers' market participating, you can expect a wide range of price points and offerings from casual bites to fine dining indulgences. This season’s seven signature events feature talented local chefs collaborating with guest chefs to craft unforgettable, one-of-a-kind menus. From hands-on cooking classes to multi-course feasts celebrating sustainability and local ingredients, there’s no shortage of exciting culinary adventures.
Why attend? Kingstonlicious is the perfect way to savour Kingston's finest food offerings, meet fellow food lovers, and experience a variety of flavours all in one place. Don't miss out on this mouthwatering celebration!
Kingstonlicious Signature Events
Winter Harvest: A seasonal, sustainable culinary celebration
Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Experience a unique culinary journey with Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar and Chef Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa. Together, they will create a curated menu showcasing the best of winter’s harvest, highlighting sustainability and local ingredients. Enjoy a multi-course meal paired with inspired beverages, celebrating nature, artistry, and collaboration in every bite.
Where: 286 Princess Street, Kingston
Price: $150 +
Dinner and a movie: A walk through Italy at Olivea
Feb. 26 to March 2, 5 to 9 p.m.
Embark on a culinary journey through Italy with Olivea’s four-course prix fixe menu, crafted by Chef Rebecca Foss. Savour the flavours of Northern Italy, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, and Sicily, each dish highlighting Italy’s diverse regions and seasons. Enhance your experience with wine pairings from each region, perfectly complementing the meal. For the ultimate "dinner and a movie" night, pair your meal with a screening at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival.
Where: 39 Brock Street, Kingston
Price: $100 +
Moroccan Nights: A culinary journey in four courses
Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Experience the vibrant flavours of North Africa at Academy Food + Drink with a four-course menu by Moroccan Chef Ahmed Boukraa and Ricky Casipe of Ricky + Olivia. From spiced tagines to vibrant desserts, each dish blends Moroccan heritage with a modern twist. Enjoy perfectly paired beverages as exotic spices fill the air. This unforgettable evening promises bold flavours and a unique cultural experience for food lovers and explorers alike.
Where: 285 King Street East, Kingston inside Marriott Kingston
Price: $100 +
The East Coast Kitchen Party: A celebration of Maritime cuisine and culture
March 5, 6 p.m.
Join the party at The Cannery Kitchen & Social for a lively East Coast kitchen party! Chef Jonathan Gushue of The Gate and Chef Emil Makhmudov of The Cannery will create an unforgettable evening with inspired Atlantic dishes, music, and the warm spirit of Canada’s East Coast. Celebrate with friends, laughter, and local flavours in true kitchen-party style—an evening you won’t want to miss!
Where: 1550 Princess Street, Kingston
Price: $100 +
SOLD OUT: From Farm to Michelin: Gourmet tasting at Memorial Centre’s Farmers’ Market
March 9, 10 a.m. and noon
The Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market transforms into a live culinary stage with Michelin-starred Chef Eric Robertson from Pearl Morissette. A Michelin Green Award honoree, Chef Robertson will lead a demonstration and tasting station highlighting the finest local ingredients. This rare glimpse into Michelin-level cooking celebrates our local farmers and producers, offering the freshest flavours and a true farm-to-table experience.
Where: Memorial Centre Farmers' Market, 303 York St., Kingston
The Great Kingston Slider Showdown: Burger 347 vs. Otter Creek Kitchen
March 23, noon to 5 p.m.
Get ready for the battle of the sliders! Chef Jennifer Look of Burger 347 and Chef Will Arnaud of Otter Creek Kitchen face off in a delicious burger rivalry in Kingston. Taste each unique slider, vote for your favourite, and help crown the ultimate champion! Enjoy local brews, music, and the chance to mingle with Kingston’s burger-loving community. Don’t miss this mouthwatering showdown!
Where: 1347 Gardiners Road, Kingston
Price: $25 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under
Participating Hot Spots
30 + restaurants are participating in this culinary event.
· Dianne’s
· Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market
· Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
· Olivea
· The Cannery Kitchen & Social
· The Everly Restaurant & Lounge
· The Everly Wine & Provision Shop
While in Kingston
Here are some things to do while you’re out and about in the city. Visit Kingston is offering the Dine on Us gift card. It’s a $100 Visa gift card promotion that will be mirroring the dates of Kingstonlicious, this year. Visitors who choose this package at a variety of hotels across Kingston will receive a $100 Visa gift card to "Dine on Us!"
- Martello Alley: an art-themed historic alley in downtown Kingston, where you can explore original and printed artwork by local artists. It’s a unique gallery experience, offering a chance to meet the artists and watch them at work. Just steps from Market Square, Martello on Brock, which launched earlier this year, has quickly become Downtown Kingston’s newest art destination, showcasing local talent in a historic setting.
- Lemoine Point: Lemoine Point Conservation Area, one of the most popular Cataraqui Conservation properties, offers a peaceful escape for Kingston residents and visitors. With a history dating back to the early Loyalist settlement in the late 18th century, the site was once a family farm before being acquired by Cataraqui Conservation in 1975. Today, it remains a tranquil location to connect with nature, nestled along the north shore of Lake Ontario.
- Take a stroll along the waterfront: Kingston’s scenic waterfront offers beautiful parks, walking trails, and breathtaking views along Lake Ontario. Don’t miss the picturesque Confederation Basin.
- Ice skating at Springer Market Square: Enjoy a fun outdoor skate right in the heart of downtown Kingston.
- Check out a Frontenacs hockey game: Some Ontario Hockey League (OHL) action at its finest, take in a Fronts game and see for yourself. They are normally on the home ice at the Slush Puppie Place on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
- Kingston Canadian Film Festival: Feb. 26 to March 2, this event is celebrating 25 years this year. It’s the largest festival in the world and is dedicated to Canadian films. This charitable cultural organization provides access to Canadian film in a dynamic festival setting. Check out the lineup.
More deliciousness is coming this spring!
Countylicious, Prince Edward County’s signature culinary event, is returning this spring! Stay tuned for dates and details as local restaurants prepare prix fixe menus showcasing the best of PEC’s food scene.
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