Food events in Toronto this week, when put together, read like some kind of royal spread: tacos, Italian, ribs, pizza, fried chicken, barbecue and wine. The best part is that you don't have to be in her majesty's favour to get in on some of these.
Events you might want to check out:Taste of Little Italy (June 15-17 @ College Street)
Wander along a carless College Street during this huge celebration of Italian food and culture as it takes over Little Italy for three days.
Beaches Rib Fest (June 15-17 @ Woodbine Park)
The smell of barbecued ribs takes over the Beaches with this fest that has a new feature this year: an on-site craft beer market featuring local breweries.
Taco Fest (June 15-17 @ Ontario Place)
The holy grail of Mexican fare gets a weekend of celebrations alongside live music, hot sauce tastings and a sangria and margarita bar.
Food Truck'N Friday (June 15 @ Parking lot at Bloor Street West and Resurrection Road)
Back again is this week's lineup of food trucks to choose from, with Spring Loaded, Apa’s Kitchen and Queen Arepa to name a few.
Thrill of the Grill (June 16 @ Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Jackman Avenues)
Turn up the grill and toss on your apron for this big barbecue festival with fellow enthusiasts, all in support of kidney cancer research at Sunnybrook.
Father's Day Rijsttafel (June 17 @ Borrel)
Pops might appreciate a festive Dutch-Indonesian rijsttafel (buffet-style rice table) that fuses all kinds of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours.
Pride Picnic (June 20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
What better way to celebrate Pride than with a fried chicken picnic made with local ingredients, plus drinks, talks and live music.
Pizza in the Park (June 21 @ Christie Pits)
Hot out of the ovens of Christie Pits comes fresh pizza served alongside Indian food, free BBQ, drinks and giant board games.
WiNETARiO (June 21 @ Arta Gallery)
Award-winning Ontario wines are up for the sipping in what doubles as a mingle sesh featuring art created by local artists.
Scarborough Night Market (June 29 - July 1 @ Agincourt Mall)
The sights, sounds and smells of the traditional Asian night market comes to Scarborough for a three-day festival of music, movies and shopping.
DUKE Eats Food Festival (June 30 @ 1290 Finch Avenue West)
It's not just food at this North York festival. Included as well are Indigenous markets, cultural showcases, entertainment and a movie night.
Ontario Oyster Festival (July 15 @ Rodney's Oyster House)
Who doesn't love a good oyster? Get your shuck on with these meaty little buddies from all over Ontario and beyond.
Flavours of the Philippines (August 4-5 @ Albert Campbell Square)
Philippines food and culture gets a huge festival that looks to combine traditional dishes with the country's culinary heritage.
Parc Rosé (August 18 @ Canoe Landing Park)
Dawn your freshest whites and pinkest pinks for this Rosé festival with drinks, activities and entertainment, plus a solid communal aesthetic.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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