Toronto Food Events: 12 Beers of Summer, Tapas in Parkdale, Ontario Oyster Festival, Kultura

Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious events, festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

THIS WEEK

• The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St. West) presents a Hawaiian-themed, 12 Beers of Summer tonight Friday, July 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 but once you're inside, look forward to all you can drink from a dozen top notch craft brewers.
• In part of of the Summerlicious culinary events line-up, the sold-out Tapas in Parkdale
• takes place at The Tempered Room (1374 Queen St. West) and will feature a fancy cocktail reception showcasing hors d'oeuvres and sweet creations from chefs Scott Vivian (Beast Restaurant) and Bertrand Alépée (The Tempered Chef).
• Cold Tea (60 Kensington Ave.) hosts The Wren and Left Field Brewery for a BBQ this Sunday, July 19 from 3pm.
• The 27th Ontario Oyster Festival is on Sunday, July 19 in the alley behind Rodney's (469 King St. West). The afternoon event promises plenty craft beer, wine, lobster and, of course, oysters.

UPCOMING

• Toronto Food Truck Festival is two weeks away, the rally at Woodbine Park will take place August 1st and 2nd from noon until 9pm and is promising a day filled with street food, cold beer, live music, and eating challenges. Admission is free.
• The 10th Kultura Filipino Arts Festival starts August 5 and will culminate with a street food fest, marketplace and cook-off at Yonge and Dundas Square on August 9.

by Liora Ipsum via blogTO