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262. Toronto Beer Week

September 19, 2011

Toronto Beer Week is a “series of events dedicated to the celebration and advancement of the craft beer movement.” Highlighting craft beer and their passionate brewers, last year’s Beer Week included local favourites such as Black Creek Historic Brewery, Creemore Springs Brewery, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Mill Street Brewery, Muskoka Brewery and Steamwhistle. Past events have included blind-tastings, beer and food pairings, round-table discussions of beer in Ontario, and much more!

Toronto Beer Week

Toronto Beer Week began on September 16th and continues until September 24th. For more information and for a full listing of related events, go to http://torontobeerweek.com.

 

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256. Stonegate Farmers’ Market

September 13, 2011

Each Tuesday from June until October, the Stonegate Farmers’ Market features locally made honey, cheese, meat, breads, sweets, and of course, locally grown fruits and veggies! Created as a venue where the Stonegate community can gather, the market is complete with entertainers, special events and children’s activities, so bring your friends and family along while you do your weekly shop!

Stonegate Farmers' Market

The Stonegate Farmers’ Market starts at 4pm and continues until 7pm in the parking lot of Christ Church St. James’ Anglican church (194 Park Lawn Road).

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254. Vegetarian Food Fair

September 11, 2011

Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or a devoted omnivore, the Vegetarian Food Fair is your opportunity to enjoy a diverse array of vegetarian cuisine. Wrapping up at the Harbourfront Centre today, the Fair features more than 100 exhibitors, a variety of presentations and cooking demos, and new products that will tempt veggie-lovers and meat-eaters alike.

Vegetarian Food Fair

For more information on the Vegetarian Food Fair, visit the Toronto Vegetarian Association’s website.

 

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249. Hands-on Cooking Classes: Sponsored by Cruda Cafe

September 6, 2011

You’ve heard of the locavore movement, vegetarianism and the vegan lifestyle, but have you discovered “raw” food? Raw foodism or “rawism” focuses on consuming uncooked and unprocessed food. Sound intriguing? Chef Claudia Gaviria of Cruda Cafe will take this hands-on cooking class to a new level as she introduces class participants to recipes using green, organic and locally grown vegan “raw food.”

Hands-on Cooking Class

The cooking class gets underway at 6pm at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, and costs $65 per person. To register, call 416-860-0727, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com.

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247. Movies in the Mess Hall

September 4, 2011

Chow down on some “comfort” food then catch a favourite flick at the Drake Hotel’s “Movies in the Mess Hall.” Tonight’s presentation is Dirty Dancing, the beloved film about Baby and Johnny Castle’s relationship on and off the dance floor.

Movies in the Mess Hall - Dirty Dancing

Dinner includes a foot-long veal cheese dog and a sprinkle donut for $15; for an additional $6 get a “P.D. Day Lavender Lemonade Juice Box’tail (Solieski vodka, lavender syrup and lemonade).

The fun gets started at 7pm at the Drake Hotel. For more information, go to www.thedrakehotel.ca.

 

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245. Hot & Spicy Food Festival

September 2, 2011

Get your fill of hot and spicy cuisine starting today and continuing until September 5th at the Harbourfront Centre! Not only will you have the opportunity to sample some fiery dishes, you’ll get to enjoy music, film, demos and dance from the “hot spots” that have gifted us with their spicy delicacies!

Hot & Spicy Food Festival

The Harbourfront’s World Cafe will feature special menu items throughout the Hot & Spicy Food Festival, including jerk chicken, crispy tacos, empanadas and oxtail curry goat, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to purchase some of your favourite fiery foods!

The Festival itself is free; for more information, go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/hotandspicy.

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240. Liberty Village Farmers’ Festival

August 28, 2011

As the summer draws to a close, the best of the harvest season is only beginning! Enjoy the wares of certified local farmers as they gather for the Liberty Village Farmers’ Market from 9am to 2pm in the Green P parking lot on Hanna Street. This month is the perfect time to pick up apples, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, grapes, lettuce, nectarines, onions, peaches, pears, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, radishes, raspberries, squash and tomatoes, so you have a world of possibilities for dinner available to you!

Liberty Village Farmers' Market

Support your local farmers and get your weekly produce shop done at the same time! For more information on this and other Toronto MyMarket Farmers’ Markets, go to www.my-market.ca.

 

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238. Visit Grain, Curd & Bean and get an ice cream cone from The Port!

August 26, 2011

Nothing goes together quite as well as bread and cheese, except for maybe ice cream and summer! Get it all (and a great cup of coffee) at Grain, Curd & Bean, which is featuring The Port ice cream parlour throughout the summer!

Grain, Curd & Bean

Sample delicious Manchego (made from sheep’s milk in Spain), aromatic Italian Taleggio (fantastic on pizza!) or several varieties of Canadian cheeses, such as Louis d’Or (selected as the grand champion at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix), Riopelle (a triple cream cheese from Quebec) or Bleu d’Elizabeth (a delightful blue cheese). Pick up a loaf of St. John’s Bakery bread or some Montreal-style bagels, and while you peruse a variety of fine local foods, sip on a delicious latte made from GCB’s blend of coffees.

If the summer heat is getting to you, head to the back of the store for a scoop or two from The Port, featuring Greg’s Ice Cream, a Toronto summer mainstay! Rotating flavours include roasted marshmallow, coconut, toffee coffee, and lemon meringue.

GCB is open from 9:30am until 9pm; The Port is open in the late afternoon/evenings at the back of the store. GCB is located on Dundas Street, just east of Dufferin.

 

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231. Masala! Mehndi! Masti!

August 19, 2011

Celebrate South Asian culture with Masala! Mehndi! Masti! today at the Harbourfront Centre! Showcasing the vibrant and diverse cultures of this global hot spot, feature presentations include music by Devis n’ Divas, dancing by GhuMMo, and showings of MMMovies. The World Cafe will be open today from 6pm to 12am, giving you the chance to savor the tastes of South Asia. Sample butter chicken, samosas, vegetable curry and more!

Masala! Mehndi! Masti! starts today and continues until August 21st. For more information, go to the Harbourfront’s website.

 

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226. Fortune Cooking Food Festival

August 14, 2011

Hosted by the Harbourfront Centre, the Fortune Cooking Festival features Pan-Asian cuisine and its influence in the cooking of the world! In addition to learning how the flavours of Asia have infiltrated the tastes of dishes across the planet, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how Asian culture has influenced the West. Learn the ways in which Korean cooking has transformed the restaurant culture of Los Angeles; discover how Asian street food has inspired street food in Toronto; find out about how Japanese manga has affected graphic novels across the world; discover how Thai and Korean filmmakers have changed filmography throughout all of Asia. You’ll learn about the cultural “hot spots” of Pan-Asia, and even have the opportunity to witness a Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition!

Fortune Cooking Food Festival

What would the Fortune Cooking Food Festival be without delicious Pan-Asian food to sample? Check out the World Cafe today for Thai green curry, eggplant and tofu stir fry; dumplings, spring rolls and fishballs; beef noodle soup and more!

Today is the final day of the Fortune Cooking Food Festival. Admission is free; for more information go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com.