Toronto food events: Brunch Fest, Festival of Sake, Parking Lot BBQ, Leaside Smokedown

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

Events you might want to check out:

Culinary Ontario Festival (May 19-22 @ Ontario Place)
Celebrate Ontario at Ontario Place with this food festival with free admission.
Food Truck'N Friday (May 19 @ Parking lot at Bloor Street West and Resurrection Road)
Check out a whole slew of food trucks at this weekly event.
Lobster Clam Jam (May 20 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
Eat and drink and listen to music at this new food festival by the water.
Spring Sessions of Toronto's Festival of Beer (May 20 @ Fort York, Toronto)
Try all sorts of craft beer at this cottage-themed festival.
Waterfront Artisan Market (May 20 - October 7 @ HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West)
Shop (and eat) at this waterfront market featuring a mix of 75 different vendors.
Sunday BBQ Parking Lot Parties! (May 21 @ Smoke Signals Barbecue)
This Sunday marks the first parking lot party of the year with beer, beats and BBQ.
The Brewer's Backyard (May 22 @ Evergreen Brick works)
Celebrate your long weekend at this annual beer festival. The beer selection won't be revealed until you get there!
Spice Dinner (May 23 @ Byblos)
This four-course dinner features chef Lior Lev Sercarz of La Boite NYC and Byblos executive chef Stuart Cameron to mark the release of Sercarz's new book.
2017 Toronto East Coast Festival Gala Dinner (May 26 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
Fill up on East Coast eats, such as lobster rolls and oysters, at this annual fundraiser.
Bud Light Radler Brunch Fest (May 26-28 @ 99 Sudbury)
Grab brunch from all your favourite Toronto spots at the first ever edition of this festival.
Cuisine & Cuve 2017 (May 26 @ REBEL)
This food festival and dance party will feature 30 gourmet food and beverage stations.
Rainhard 2nd Anniversary Party (May 27 @ Rainhard Brewing Co.)
Rainhard Brewing Co. is turning two, so celebrate with music by Fool Hearts, food by Gourmet Guyz and a some special beer releases.
Scarborough Food Truck Festival (May 27 @ University of Toronto Scarborough, Parking Lot H )
Head to the east end and feast on a smorgasbord of food truck eats.
Gluten Free Garage (May 28 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns )
This marketplace will feature 60 different vendors and not a lick of gluten.
La Brea Food Pop Up with Jarritos (May 29 - July 31 @ Kanpai Snack Bar)
La Brea Food will bring Taiwanese and Mexican flavours to Kanpai Snack Bar on the last Monday of May, June and July.
Kampai Festival of Sake (June 1 @ The Fermenting Cellar)
Kampai Toronto Festival of Sake 2017 will include 150 sakes from more than 50 sake breweries.
St. Lawrence Market BBQ in the Park (June 1 @ St James Park)
Fill up on grilled meat and other treats at this BBQ in the park.
Leaside Smokedown (June 1 @ Amsterdam Brewery)
Your $75 ticket will let you munch on BBQ in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

by Amy Grief via blogTO