There’s a new, elevated date night in town and it’s worth travelling out of the city for! Picture this: intimate performances from Canadian legends just steps from your seat as you indulge in delicious multi-course meals from renowned chefs.
ICONS Series is a new one-of-a-kind, luxury set of up-close-and-personal concerts and fine dining experiences in Elora, Ontario put on by local boutique hotelier and jewelry designer Kat Florence that brings together the art of music and the art of food so beautifully.
This run of exclusive, highly intimate events promise an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and not-to-be-missed talent.
the ICONS emerge
The series kicked off on January 17, 2025 in the historic Granary building, an outpost of the Elora Mill. In the heart of the picturesque town of Elora, just 90 minutes from Toronto, 205 lucky guests enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime evening under glittering chandeliers.
Award-winning singer-songwriter, author, and Canadian music legend, Jann Arden, performed after a multi-course decadent meal prepared by Chef Ron McKinlay, Executive Chef of Canoe Restaurant, renowned for crafting modern Canadian cuisine that reflects the country’s rich and diverse landscape (celebrating its iconic 30th anniversary this year).
As a very welcome surprise, the incredible George Pimentel – one of Canada’s most famous celebrity photographers of all time – was announced to be live capturing the show and guests at the January 17th ICONS event.
It was an intimate and fancy setting with a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner and tables set up throughout the room where nine or ten people sat together and ate together before the show. The best part? All ICONS seats are mere steps from the talent stage!
what’s on
The next edition of ICONS is happening February 21st and features band Broken Social Scene, the iconic indie-rock collective, known for shaping Canada’s alternative music scene, along with a meal by Chef Patrick Kriss of acclaimed Michelin-starred Toronto restaurant Alo.
The tasting menu at February’s ICONS is a mouth watering array of Alo‘s best creations including Hamachi, Ricotta Tortellini, USDA Striploin, Pain Au Lait, Chocolate Mousse, and petit versions of desserts to finish it off like Passionfruit Caramel With Edible Rice Paper, Chocolate Tartlet With Gold Leaf, Lemon Meringue Tartlet, and a Raspberry Pate De Fruit.
A surprise guest was also added to the line-up… Netflix ‘Drink Masters’ star Frankie Solarik and his renowned BarChef team will be popping up with a surprise welcome cocktail bar experience!
the series finale
The ICONS series will finish up with a third, exciting night and a yet-to-be-announced final artist and chef.
ICONS offers two ticket types including the ‘Welcome Champagne & Concert’ tickets, and the ‘Chef Tasting Menu, Concert & VIP Elora Village Of Lights Bottomless Food & Drink Market Wristband’ tickets.
Stay tuned right here for the info, we’ll be updating this piece as soon as it’s been shared (and we can’t wait)!
where it’s all happening
The Icons series takes place at Elora Mill’s breathtaking Granary Building (51 Mill Street W) in the heart of the picturesque town of Elora, just 90 minutes from Toronto.
Elora is perched on the edge of a spectacular gorge and nestled along the banks of the Grand & Irvine Rivers in Ontario’s ‘castle country’. Driving or walking through the area will transport you outside of place and time to a quaint village with stone-exterior buildings, local shops and not-to-be-missed events.
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