Food related events happening in Ottawa:

Hummingbird Chocolate Factory Tour. Sat. Nov 17. 10:30 – 11:45. Ages 6+.

Learn how chocolate is made, from the cacao bean to the bar and take a tour of the Hummingbird Chocolate Factory.

World Vegan Month Meetup at Hometown Sports Grill. Monday, Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m. 1525 Bank St.

November is World Vegan Month and the Nation Capital Vegan Association (NCVA) is hosting their monthly meetup. NCVA cardholders will receive 10% off regular-priced vegan items.

Blood of the Vine Wine Club:
Tuesday. Nov. 20. 7-9 .p.m. Cheese Soirée at Canada Agricultural and Food Museum. 19+. Tickets: $32

Blood of the Vine is a wine club where members meet to taste wine with specific food pairings. The venues and pairings change from event to event. Guests will sample a large variety of artisanal cheeses, local crackers, baked goods, condiments and other gourmet wares from local vendors.

Hands on – Pastry.
Wednesday. Nov. 21 6:30 – 9:30. Life of Pie, 1134 Bank St.

This sessions theme is pastries! Learn the tips and trick of making pies from pie dough in this hands on workshop. Pastry, pumpkin pie and quiche will all be made.

Olive Oil and Balsamic 101. Thursday. Nov. 22, 7-9 p.m. La Charrette Meeting and Event Space. 460 West Hunt Club Rd.

Learn about the production, culinary uses, and nutrition of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Elizabeth Kilvert, a trained Oleologists, will take guests through the basics of olive oil along with how and when to use it.