In addition to all the thanksgiving feasts planned around Toronto, upcoming food events include NoshFest, the city's Jewish food festival, as well as eating contests for both ramen and poutine. You'll also want to capitalize on the free sushi burritos and cheesecake on offer. Events you might want to check out:Free Taro Cheesecakes (October 6-7 @ HCafe)
Enjoy a sweet treat before your turkey dinner. The first 50 people to visit the cafe on Friday or Saturday will be served a free four inch taro cheesecake.
The Concierge Club's Sherway Gardens Mocktail Bar (October 6-8 @ Sherway Gardens)
Feeling parched as you shop? Visit the floral pop-up bar serving complimentary nonalcoholic cocktails all weekend.
Le Tour de Cafe (October 7 @ Rooster Coffee House (King East))
Embark on a tour through the heart of Corktown and Riverside while enjoying specialty drinks, treats, and pastries from local cafés and pastry shops.
Chau Pop Up (October 7 @ Hendserson Brewing)
Chau is popping up at this brewery and celebrating Thanksgiving by serving up some classics like Death by Bao and a few festive inspired dishes.
EDIT Grand Finale: Feeding the 5,000 (October 8 @ East Harbour)
The festival of technology and innovation will close out its first year with a free Thanksgiving feast. The menu will consist of food that’s often discarded in an effort to shed light on the global food waste problem.
Free Sushi Burritos (October 9 @ Rolltation)
Stop by Rolltation's new location on Thanksgiving Day between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a complimentary sushi burrito by some of the best in the business.
NoshFest (October 9 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Eat delicacies unique to Jewish tradition and heritage. Savour hot smoked meat, bagels with shmear and lox, and good old fashioned dill pickles, as you explore the vendor marketplace.
Wanko Ramen Challenge (October 10 @ KINTON RAMEN)
Celebrate Kinton Ramen's anniversary with a $10 all you can eat contest. The participant who eats the most ramen at the end of the weekend wins a free bowl, a Kinton jersey, and serious bragging rights among ramen enthusiasts.
Vegan Oktoberfest (October 13 @ pin Lithuanian House )
Don't put away your lederhosen just yet. Veg Heads and Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank are back this year to deliver vegan dishes like gluten-free pretzels, cheese sauce, and of course, plenty of beer.
World Poutine Eating Championship (October 14 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Think you can eat more poutine than anyone else? Head down to Yonge-Dundas Square and put your stomach to test. Admission and poutine are free, and a KISS cover band is set to kick off the festivities.
Shawarma Festival (October 15 @ Gorilla Management)
Let your taste buds do the talking and decide who has the best shawarmas and falafels in town as you explore Toronto's first ever shawarma festival.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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