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225. Conscious Food Festival

August 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

August 13, 2011

Local, sustainable food isn’t simply a trend; it’s a way of life! Whether you’ve long been a subscriber to the local food movement, or whether you are just learning about how you can eat “greener,” the Conscious Food Festival is an excellent opportunity for you to celebrate “conscious food” at Fort York National Historic Site!

The Conscious Food Festival brings together Torontonians and our rural neighbours in an effort to highlight the connection between our food and the environment. You’ll have the opportunity to taste fantastic local eats, learn from chefs and farmers, enjoy live music, take part in open forums and conscious debates, participate in interactive exhibits, check out seminars on food values and social justice, and more! You are also welcome to bring your own grocery bag so that you can do your own shopping – the Festival features vendors that will sell retail food products, produce, wine, beer, and much more.

The festival starts at 11am and continues until 8pm today; tickets are $20 at the gate. For more information, go to www.consciousfoodfestival.ca! Be sure to bring your appetite!

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218. St. Lawrence Market Corn Roast

August 6, 2011 Heikki Walden

August 6, 2011

Nothing says “summer” quite like a corn roast! Visit the St. Lawrence Market and receive a free cob or corn, seasoned and roasted to perfection! All of the corn for the roast is grown by Market farmers, so this is a fantastic opportunity to “try before you buy!” Make sure to explore the Market and discover all the fantastic products available at this iconic Toronto attraction when you visit – you’ll find everything from baked goods, to locally-raised meats, to artisanal cheese, and of course, fantastically fresh and local fruits and veggies!

To learn more about the Corn Roast and the Market, check out the St. Lawrence Market website.

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202. Say Cheese! And Cheers!

July 21, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 21, 2011

Everyone knows that wine and cheese go together like salt and pepper, but what about beer and cheese? Explore the world of beer and cheese pairing tonight at the Black Creek Historic Brewery’s “Say Cheese! And Cheers!” Tonight’s theme is “Coast-to-Coast Canadian Beer and Cheese Tasting,” so you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy specialty cheese and craft beers from across the country, in addition to experiencing a guided tour of the Brewery.

Tickets are $30 per person; call 416-667-6284 to purchase. For more information, go to www.blackcreekbrewery.ca.

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194. Fresh Wednesdays

July 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 13, 2011

Take a true break from your workday and enjoy “Fresh Wednesdays” at Nathan Phillips Square. Featuring seven live, free noon-hour concerts along with the Square’s Farmers’ Market, this lunch-hour event is ideal for that beautiful summer’s day when the office’s lunchroom just won’t cut it. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase your favourite in-season fruits and vegetables while listening to fantastic Canadian music. What more could you want?

The Nathan Phillips Square Farmers’ Market runs every Wednesday from June 1 through October 19 (except for September 29), 2011. Accompanying Wednesday summer concerts get started today and continue until August 31, 2011. For more information go to Fresh Wednesdays’ website.

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190. Summerlicious

July 9, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 9, 2011

And now for the ultimate foodie event of the summer…Summerlicious! Get ready to dine in style for a fraction of the price as several of Toronto’s most beloved restaurants present affordable prix fixe menus, allowing you to sample their wares for a price that won’t break the bank. Lunches range in price from $15 to $25, while dinners start at $25 and peak at $45.

Some of Toronto’s favourite restaurants, including Auberge du Pommier, Canoe, Frank Restaurant, Pangaea, Sassafraz and Spice Route will be participating in this year’s Summerlicious event. Enjoy Auberge du Pommier’s “Le Plat de Jambon et Moutarde” or “Ontario Fufala Mozarella, Sweet Peas, Celery, Honeyed Walnuts & King Crab” from Canoe’s menu for your appetizer; sample Frank’s “Pan Seared, Crisp Skinned Rainbow Trout Nicoise,” or Pangaea’s “Squid Ink Linguini with Shellfish” for your main; delight in “Louis d’Or, Fresh Fruits and Flatbreads” from Sassafraz or “Tempura Banana Caramel and Chocolate Swirl” from Spice Route to finish out your foray into Toronto’s cuisine.

Summerlicious continues until July 24th; for a full list of participating restaurants and their menus, go to the Summerlicious website (don’t blame us if you suddenly find yourself ravenous for some of Toronto’s finest foods)!

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186. Interactive Demonstration: Summer Grillin’ Host the Perfect Backyard BBQ

July 5, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 5, 2011

Ever dreamed of hosting the “perfect backyard BBQ,” hailed by friends and neighbours as the “event of the summer?” Now’s your chance to make that dream a reality! St. Lawrence Market has several fantastic butchers, and Chef Geraldine Cutajar will introduce you to a variety of meats that make for great grilling! You’ll be treated to a grilling demo, while a guest event coordinator will teach you the “do’s and don’ts” of hosting that perfect outdoor party, complete with entertaining and budget tips. The menu will consist of appetizers, a main item, and dessert – all right from the grill!

Today’s Interactive Demonstration starts at 6pm, and costs $85 per person (+HST). To register. call 416-860-0727, email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com, or reserve your spot online!

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181. “Beer Makes History Better” Tour

June 30, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 30, 2011

Since the early 1800’s, Torontonians (then Yorkians?) have produced beer. Toronto Urban Adventures will guide you through the streets of the old Toronto, introducing you to the history of the regional craft brews you love. You’ll learn what role beer played through the decades of Toronto, visit a few unique and historical pubs, hear about the early history of our city, and partake in a beer sampling at the end of the tour!

The “Beer Makes History Better” Tour starts at 3pm today outside the Hockey Hall of Fame, and concludes at 6:30pm in the Distillery District. You must purchase your tickets for $37 (adults only!) online at www.torontourbanadventures.com.

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177. Check out Crews & Tangos this Pride Week

June 26, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 26, 2011

As everyone knows, Pride Week began on June 24th, and as the ten-day celebration picks up steam, there are plenty of things to see and do in Pride central, Church & Wellesley Village. If you haven’t got Crews & Tangos Restaurant & Bar on your 2011 Pride calendar, you’ll be missing out! This popular drag bar/dance bar/restaurant reopened its doors on April 16, 2010 after a mysterious closure a year before, and has since become a space for “multi-ethnic queer events,” adding “that something special to the LGBTQ neighbourhood.”

Sunday nights feature Caribbean Queen, Devine & Kera Keys, DJ Jay, Lady & The Tramps with Amanda, Amanda & Charo, and DJ Martin performing in “Crews;” Milk and The New York Sounds of DJ Relentless in “Tangos” and Latin Fever, DJ VIviana in “The Zone,” so get ready to dance the night away at Crews & Tangos!

For more information, check out Crews & Tangos website.

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173. Seafood for Thought

June 22, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 22, 2011

If you love seafood, learn how you can love the planet without compromising your appetite for your favourite food! Seafood for Thought will help you to learn about how your seafood choices can protect the health of soil, water and ocean wildlife, all while fundraising for the Toronto Zoo! You’ll have the opportunity to sample delicious seafood prepared by some of Toronto’s best chefs, not to mention a chocolate fountain, wine pairings, and a chance to meet some of the Toronto Zoo’s residents. Participating chefs include Ted Corrado of c5 Resturant, Afrim Pristine from the Cheese Boutique, Michael Wilson of Crush Wine Bar, , Kevin McKenna of Globe Bistro, and many more!

Tickets for Seafood for Thought are $85/$150 per couple; to purchase tickets by phone, call 416-392-9114 between 9:40am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the Toronto Zoo’s Conservation Fund. Learn more at the Toronto Zoo’s website.

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169. St. Lawrence Market Strawberry Festival

June 18, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 18, 2011

Strawberries are a sure sign of summer, so head on over to the St. Lawrence Market to celebrate with the Market’s annual Strawberry Festival! Today from 10am until 1pm, you’ll have the opportunity to sample chocolate-dipped strawberries, grown by the Market’s farmers (well, the strawberries are grown by the farmers – the chocolate isn’t quite so home grown!) This annual festival is free, so revel in the taste of summer!

For more information go to www.stlawrencemarket.com!