Toronto Food Events: Taste of Lawrence, Taiwanfest, Cheese Night Market, Summerlicious

Foods events in Toronto this week see free Japanese soufflé pancakes in the Annex, while Hemingway's in Yorkville is celebrating a 38 year anniversary. It's also the time of year for brews with Spring Beerfest.

Events you might want to check out:

Tastemaker (May 18-19 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
A curated showcase of Toronto chefs, restaurants and artisans collaborate for a huge, immersive food hall-style feast.
Free Japanese Souffle Pancakes (May 18-19 @ Fuwa Fuwa Pancakes)
The grand opening of Fuwa Fuwa in the Annex will see some bouncy Japanese soufflé pancakes served up totally free.
Rib Fest (May 18-20 @ Yonge and Dundas Square)
Bibs and ribs are on all weekend, alongside barbecue chicken, desserts, roasted veggies, music and drinks. And, yes, blooming onions.
Get Your Own Taters Pop-Up (May 18-27 @ Poetry Jazz Cafe)
Taters with a soulful twist are on deck, along with live music, drinks, art, gourmet toppings and signature sauces.
Royal Breakfast (May 19 @ Windsor Arms)
Celebrate Harry and Meghan's nuptials with a royal spread of loose leaf teas, scones, crumpets, traditional English bubble and squeak and lemon elderflower wedding cake.
Baha's Gourmet Samosas Pop-Up (May 19 @ Steam Whistle Brewing)
Steamy samosa's in a range of flavours get served up inside of Steam Whistle, courtesy of Baha's, plus biscuits n' curry and hot sauces to boot.
Spring Beerfest TO (May 19-20 @ Fort York: Garrison Common)
Pour some out for the historic homies at Fort York and enjoy brews, food trucks, roasted 'mellows and games in celebration of the long weekend.
Brewer's Backyard (May 21 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Ontario breweries gather in celebration of Victoria Day to feature locally made beer alongside a solid lineup of food vendors.
Hemingway's Anniversary Party (May 23 @ Hemingway's)
This Yorkville mainstay celebrates its 38th birthday with a huge barbecue of lamb chops, burgers, sausages and more.
Poutine Fest (May 24-27 @ Yonge–Dundas Square)
Canada's national food gets a big festival in the heart of the city, with over 50 combinations of gravy, cheese curds and fries.
Kampai Festival of Sake (May 31 @ The Fermenting Cellar)
Kampai is one giant sake festival featuring both local and international breweries, gourmet food and an outdoor market.
Artisan Cheese Night Market (June 7 @ St Lawrence Market, North Hall)
Cheese and charcuterie from award-winning Toronto, Ontario and Québec artisan cheese makers is on, plus wine and beer samplings and live music.
Taste of Lawrence (July 6-8 @ Wexford Heights)
The neighbourhood of Wexford Heights gets overtaken by local vendors serving up flavours that represent the culture and community.
Summerlicious (July 6-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Summerlicious is back! The city-wide culinary experience has a diverse range of restaurants offering prix fixe options and special menus.
Taiwanfest (August 24-26 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Harbourfront is playing host to this festival of all things Taiwan with food, art, shopping and programming.

by Lisa Power via blogTO