Toronto food events: Pizza in the Park, Taste of the Danforth, Waterfront Night Market

Toronto food events are heating up for the summer. Taste of Danforth, one of the biggest events of the year, is just on the horizon, and Pizza in the Park returns to Christie Pits this week, meaning the ultimate, low-key picnic is back. Get your taste buds ready because we're in for two weeks filled with festivals, pop-ups and more. 

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Food Truck Festival (August 4-7 @ Woodbine Park)
The fourth annual annual Toronto Food Truck Festival will feature more than 50 trucks from across the province.
Adelaide Eats (June 1 - August 18 @ Adelaide Place)
This outdoor food market has been extended, so take advantage of it and grab your lunch al fresco.
Taste of India Food Festival (August 5 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Head to Nathan Phillips Square and feast on flavours from all across India.
Brando & Bas' Best Friends BBQ (August 6 @ Smoke Signals Barbecue)
Brandon Olsen and Basilio Pesce are taking over the Smoke Signals parking lot for a best friends BBQ with lots of fried chicken.
Revel Food Summer Series (August 6 @ The Beaver)
It's time for the last Revel Food pop-up of the season. Eat up and then sing some karaoke.
Pizza in the Park with Pizzeria Libretto, Banjara & Beau's (August 10 @ Toronto, ON)
Pizzeria Libretto, Banjara and Beau's are teaming up for this cookout in the park.
JerkFest (August 11-13 @ Centennial Park)
Head here for jerk chicken (and more) and stay for the music and dancing.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest (August 11-13 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
Sample all sorts of local craft brews and fill up on street eats from food trucks while you're at it.
Taste of the Danforth (August 11-13 @ Greek Town)
One of Canada's largest street festivals takes over the Danforth. Restaurants pour onto the streets so you can graze all day long.
Waterfront Night Market (August 11-13 @ Hearn Generating Station)
This annual night market will take over the Hearn Generating Station, an abandoned power plant on the city's east side.
Dinner Under the Stars (August 11 @ Berczy Park)
Tickets to this dinner along Front Street, by the St. Lawrence Market, are pricey ($200), but a portion of the sales go to FoodShare Toronto.
Kothu Fest (August 12 @ Scarborough civic centre)
Come out to celebrate some of the best kothu roti - a Sri-Lankan street dish made from roti, vegetables, egg and/or meat - in the GTA.
Sweetery (August 12 @ David Pecaut Square )
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this festival that's all about dessert.
Feast of St. Lawrence (August 12 @ Market Street)
Try food from the restaurants along Market Street at this street festival next to the St. Lawrence Market.
Pan American Food & Music Festival (August 12 @ Yonge-Dundas Square )
This is a free two-day festival of music, food, culture and crafts from the Americas and the Caribbean. Canada is this year's featured country!
Opera & Fried Rice (August 14 @ Cote de Boeuf)
Mezzo Cassandra Warner will serenade you as you dine on a three-course meal from Revel Food.
Diner en Blanc (August 17 @ TBA)
Make sure to dress all in white to this exclusive dinner in a secret location.

by Amy Grief via blogTO