Gananoque Launches First Annual WinterFEAST to Support Local Restaurants
Gananoque’s downtown dining scene will take centre stage this February with the launch of WinterFEAST, a month-long culinary celebration running February 1–28, 2026. The inaugural event is designed to encourage residents and visitors to support local eateries during February, traditionally one of the most challenging months for restaurants.
Participating restaurants have created special WinterFEAST menu offerings, all listed on the WinterFEAST website www.gananoque.ca/winterfeast and organized into the following categories:
- Breakfast / Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Anytime
Adding a community-focused element, many participating eateries will donate a portion of proceeds from each WinterFEAST special to the Gananoque Food Bank, helping support residents in need during the winter season.
WinterFEAST will also feature live music at many participating venues throughout the month. A full performance calendar is available on the WinterFEAST website and is also listed on the Gananoque Events Calendar, giving diners even more reasons to explore multiple locations.
To further encourage participation, diners who visit the greatest number of participating eateries during WinterFEAST will be entered into a draw to win a $200 gift certificate to Riva Restaurant.
WinterFEAST is proudly sponsored by the Downtown Gananoque Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Tourism Advisory Panel (TAP).
Contact: Sharon Ansell, DowntownBIA@gananoque.ca
Breakfast & Brunch
Eatery |
WinterFEAST Special |
Other Information |
| Laverne's | Brunch special 10% of sales to the Gananoque Food Bank | |
| Mavericks | Chocolate Chip pancakes for $10 with 10% of all WinterFEAST meal purchases to the Gananoque Food Bank. | |
| Moronis | 10.99 breakfasts the entire month of February |
Lunch
Eatery |
WinterFEAST Special |
Other Information |
| Laverne's | 10% of Sandwich and Soup special goes to the Gananoque Food Bank | |
| Mavericks | Cuban or Monte Cristo sandwich (rotates - call to confirm for $16. 10% of meal price will be donated to the Gananoque Food Bank) | |
| Nappo's | Medium Special Pizza with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, green pepper and mushrooms for $20 - includes $2 to Gananoque Food Bank | |
| Old English Pub | Hawaiian Burger with 10% of proceeds to the Gananoque Food Bank | |
| Pistachio Cafe |
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| Riva | Half sandwich and soup - choice of sandwich from the menu plus a cup of soup for $18. Includes a $2 donation to the Gananoque Food Bank | |
| Moroni's |
Daily Soup and Sandwich special 9.99 all month Most menu entrees for 13.00 - 17.00 Pizza s/m/l $5.00 off |
Dinner
Eatery |
WinterFEAST Special |
Other Information |
| Bar Petunia |
Classic Meatloaf for $13 - includes $3 to the Gananoque Food Bank Veggie Meatloaf for $11 - includes $3 to the Gananoque Food Bank |
Live Music February 12 Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 3 - 11 pm |
| Mavericks |
Butter Chicken for $19. 10% of meal price will be donated to the Gananoque Food Bank |
Live Music February 7 & 21 |
| Nappo's |
Medium Special Pizza with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, green pepper and mushrooms for $20 - includes $2 to Gananoque Food Bank Applies to eat-in or take-out |
Live Music February 6 |
| Old English Pub | Special WinterFEAST item Hawaiian Burger 10% of proceeds to the Gananoque Food Bank | Live Music February 27 |
| Riva |
Nightly WinterFEAST dinner feature. Price varies - includes $5 donation to the Gananoque Food Bank Sundays only: "Pasta Sunday" - any pasta plus appetizer and dessert from our special Pasta Sunday menu for $45 - includes a $5 donation to the Gananoque Food Bank |
Live Music February 3
Reservations recommended |
| Moronis |
40th anniversary specials all month long. Meal specials range from 13.00 to 17.00. Pizza special s/m/l $5.00 off |
Anytime
Eatery |
WinterFEAST Special |
Other Information |
| MJ Baker's Dozen | Nanaimo Collection 4 Nanaimo bars of different flavours | |
| Nappo's |
Medium Special Pizza with pepperoni, bacon, sausage, green pepper and mushrooms for $20 - includes $2 to Gananoque Food Bank Applies to eat-in or take-out |
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| Old English Pub | Hawaiian Burger 10% of sales goes to food bank | Live Music February 27 |
| Pistachio Cafe |
Feature flavour for WinterFEAST only: "Cabin Fever" gelato - smoky dark chocolate with a hint of warm spices |
Live Music February 16 |
| Moronis |
40-year anniversary special applies to eat in only Soup and Sandwich 9.99 Hamburger and Fries 13.00 1 piece fish and chips 13.00 Steak and fries 13.00 Spaghetti and meat balls 13.00 Lasagna 13.00 Liver and fried onions 13.00 Pork Souvlaki 15.00 Chicken Souvlaki 17.00 Pizza S/M/L 5.00 off |
Live Music
Date |
Time |
Eatery |
Artist |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Riva | Head over Heels |
| Friday, February 6 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Nappo's | Lukas Oak |
| Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Mavericks | Tone Cats |
| Thursday, February 12 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bar Petunia | Liam Cole |
| Saturday, February 14 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm | The English Pub | Red Handed |
| Monday, February 16 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Pistachio Cafe | Stephen Swim |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Riva | Mike Bishop |
| Saturday, February 21 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Mavericks | Whiskey Smoke |
| Friday, February 27 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Old English Pub | River City Junction |
| Sunday, February 22 | 11:00 am -2:00 pm | Laverne's | Kate & Scott |
Live Music during WinterFEAST is sponsored by the Downtown Gananoque BIA
