Toronto's eclectic food scene takes centre stage during food events this week. Taste of the Danforth brings a community together while tapas, rosé, beer, vegan food, sweets, fancy cheese and a whole roast pig are set to fill the city with the sweet scent of summer.
Events you might want to check out:JerkFest (August 9-12 @ Centennial Park)
JerkFest continues into this weekend, grilling up mountains of chicken and other Caribbean favourites alongside games, music and dancing.
Feast of St. Lawrence (August 10-11 @ St Lawrence Market)
St. Lawrence Market is getting into the summer spirit with a two-day festival, including a dinner under the stars and street party.
Taste of the Danforth (August 10-12 @ Greektown)
One of the biggest events of the year is back with patios, street food, music and activities in celebration of Toronto's Hellenic community.
Waterfront Night Market (August 10-12 @ Ontario Place)
The highly anticipated return of this big Pan-Asian market features food, activities and entertainment at its new spot at Ontario Place.
Estrella Damm Tapas Journey (August 10-19 @ Multiple Venues)
Take a tour of 39 different restaurants around the city offering up tapas, specially-curated with fixed menus and new items.
Rosé Picnic (August 11 @ Stanley Barracks)
Back again is this huge garden party worth dressing up for. Food and drinks are on while DJs spin the tunes inside the historic Stanley Barracks.
Cheese and Charcuterie (August 11 @ TOCA Restaurant)
Cheese aficionados can get their fill of decadent cheeses, alongside curated meats served on charcuterie boards and paired with wine.
Chef K and Dave's Voodoo BBQ Party (August 11 @ Muddy York Brewing Co.)
A traditional voodoo barbecue party is on at this Louisiana Cajun smoke out with a whole pig getting the La Caja China treatment.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival (August 11-12 @ Roundhouse Park)
Steam Whistle's Roundhouse Park gets a two-day extravaganza of samples and food trucks. Picnic blankets are encouraged!
Sweetery (August 11-12 @ David Pecaut Square)
For all the sweet tooths out there, this festival of desserts features local chefs, students and artisan creations of the sugary persuasion.
Vegandale Food Festival (August 11-12 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
Vegan foodies take over Fort York for two days of vendors serving up food, drinks, goods and products from non-animal sources.
Korean Harvest Festival (August 24-26 @ Mel Lastman Square)
Hangawi, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, looks to celebrate Korean culture with traditional food, music, dance, local artists and performances.
Witchstock (September 29 @ Bellwoods Brewery)
Bellwoods Brewery welcomes brewers from as far away as Belgium to this beer festival, featuring food, merch and unlimited tasting samples.
Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship (October 13 @ Yonge–Dundas Square)
Everything has been leading up to this: music, food and a big poutine party with three eating companions to see who comes out victorious.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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