October is always a busy month in Toronto, and there’s no shortage of things to do for those looking to indulge in something delicious. So, if you’re looking for something new to indulge in this month, keep reading!
We’ve rounded up all of the best food and drink events and activities around Toronto worth checking out this October.
Fall N’ Leaves Toronto
Bundle up and grab your friends and head to this cozy outdoor food and wine pop-up that features a pumpkin patch, wood-fired food, a massive hay-bale sofa, and live music.
Where: 164 Bathurst Street
When: On until October 30, 12 pm to 11 pm
Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar
This Halloween pop-up bar is the place to be for those looking to indulge in some spooky libations this month. Open throughout October, Black Lagoon will serve up creepy cocktails in an equally eerie immersive space.
Where: 875 Bloor Street West (Upstairs)
When: On until October 31st
Chocolate Afternoon Tea
If you’re looking for a decadent activity to try, head to The OMNI King Edward Hotel, which is hosting a special chocolate-themed afternoon tea as part of the Toronto Chocolate Festival. Patrons can look forward to a delicious tea menu complimented by chocolates and chocolate pastries. To make reservations please call the hotel directly at 416-863-9700.
Where: OMNI King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street East
When: Saturdays and Sundays until October 31
Toronto Food Film Festival
Pairing indie films with Toronto’s vibrant local food culture, this food festival invites attendees to come and discover mouth-watering and conversation-starting films along with specially curated snacks, workshops, and incredible tasting menus.
Where: Venues throughout the city
When: October 14-16
A Taste of Nigeria Festival
This festival celebrates every aspect of Nigeria’s rich and lively culture, from music and fashion to food, dance, and art.
Where: Royal Event Center, 30 Gordon Mackay Road
When: October 16, 1 pm to 8 pm
Poutine Festival
Come and indulge in over 50 variations of Canada’s favourite comfort food – poutine! In addition to all of the poutine creations you can handle, this event will also have roller skating, fire pits for marshmallow roasting, an artisan market, and more.
Where: Celebration Square, Mississauga
When: October 28-29
Halloween Food Truck Festival
Delicious food and a spooky vibe? Say less. This Toronto event allows visitors of all ages can enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, crafts, costumes, and so much more at this Halloween-themed food truck festival. While entrance admission is free, donations to support Variety Ontario’s unique programming for individuals with disabilities are appreciated!
Where: Variety Village — 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough
When: October 29, 12 pm to 8 pm; October 30, 12 pm to 6 pm
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If you’re a fan of Swedish cuisine and like to stop by IKEA to grab their famous meals with meatballs or Swedish-style salmon, you’ll be happy to know that the furniture giant is offering an all-you-can-eat buffet starting this month.
In case you haven’t heard, the all-you-can-eat buffet, also known as Julbord, is IKEA’s annual event that the retailer hosts during the holiday season to help their customers join in the traditions of a Swedish Christmas.
“A traditional Julbord is a highlight of Swedish cuisine, consisting of local and family specialties enjoyed with family and friends,” states IKEA.
This year as part of the all-you-can-eat buffet, you can indulge in such dishes as oven-baked or boiled Christmas ham, salmon, herring, potatoes, cheese, gingerbread, IKEA’s traditional meatballs and much more.
The IKEA all-you-can-eat holiday dinners can be found in select restaurants and cafes across the country starting December 12th.
This Wednesday, December 12, head over to IKEA Vaughan or IKEA Etobicoke, and enjoy your unlimited dinner from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Note that tickets will be sold in advance in IKEA restaurants and will cost $19.99 for the general public. But if you’re an IKEA family member, you will only have to pay $15.99. Bon appetit!
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Mac n’ cheese is a fall weather staple. As soon as the weather cools down, it’s the number one cheesy, indulgent comfort food that always comes to mind. Thankfully, plenty of Toronto restaurants are happy to feed our cheesy cravings, with mac n’ cheese plates that never disappoint. From truffle mac n’ cheese to vegan mac n’ cheese, lobster mac n’ cheese and of course, customizable mac n’ cheese too, here are 7 places to get your fix!
1. Thompson Diner
Located on the ground floor of The Thompson Hotel at Bathurst and Wellington, the Thompson Diner is a charming spot to get your munch on. They’re known and loved for their truffle mac n’ cheese, made with asiago, aged cheddar, and toasted breadcrumbs. Add bacon or crab to take it up a notch, and pair it with a milkshake for the complete diner experience.
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2. Bloomer’s
A charming bakery on Bloor Street West, Bloomer’s caters to vegans and has one of the most scrumptious menus we’ve seen. Their vegan mac n’ cheese is one dish you don’t want to miss. It’s a blend of macaroni and broccoli tossed with their dairy-free cheesy sauce. Add bean curd bacon bits for an extra $2 and you’ll be more than satisfied!
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3. Boehmer
A night in the Queen West area calls for a delicious meal, so head to Boehmer for a bite. Their lobster mac n’ cheese is one of the best things you’ll eat this fall. Rich, creamy, and completely indulgent, it’s not for the faint of heart. Orzo pasta is combined with cream, lobster, fontina and grana padano for this cheesy masterpiece.
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4. Betty’s
The only thing better than a piping hot bowl of mac n’ cheese is a personalized piping hot bowl of mac n’ cheese. Made to order and served in a piping hot skillet, you start with a base of noodles and cheese, and choose from extras including bacon, peameal, jalapenos, ham, sauteed mushroom or onion, chili, chicken, steak, or spicy pulled pork.
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5. Factory Girl
If you’re up for mac n’ cheese with an Italian flair, head to Factory Girl on the Danforth. Made with (almost famous) fresh rigatoni, alfredo sauce, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, you’ve never had mac n’ cheese like this before. Upgrade your order with spicy Italian sausage for a cool $3 extra.
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6. The Senator
Situated right near Yonge and Dundas, The Senator is a go-to lunch spot for hustling city dwellers. Their mac n’ cheese is a divine blend of six cheese sauce, elbow macaroni, and herbed breadcrumbs (add smoked ham for $6 extra). You also get a salad on the side.
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7. The Craft Brasserie
On the dinner menu at The Craft Brasserie, you’ll find their signature mac n’ cheese: Orecchiette pasta tossed in creamy, rich brown butter and smoked gouda cheese sauce, with green peas and toasted panko crumbs. If that’s not comfort food at its finest, I don’t know what is!
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Toronto is in no shortage of great taco spots, and Seven Lives is one Mexican joint you don’t want to miss. Located in Kensington Market, you’re sure to get the most bang for your buck when you get your tacos here. Overflowing with mouthwatering toppings and always a few slices of lime on the side, Seven Lives is sure to become one of your go-to lunch spots when you’re in the mood for Mexican!
1. Banh Mi Boys
You can always count on Banh Mi Boys for a quick, affordable lunch. With four locations around Toronto, and delivery options to boot, you can have your lunch anyway you like. Their menu boasts delicious Asian-fusion sandwiches like grilled pork and lemongrass tofu banh mi, and five spice pork belly steamed bao. You can also get one of their delicious sides. A personal favourite: The kimchi fries.
2. Schnitzel Queen
It’s always a good time for schnitzel and Schnitzel Queen on Queen Street East does it right. With junior schnitzel sandwiches ranging from $8 to $12 and full sandwiches for no more than $15, you’ve got plenty of options for a cheap lunch. Offering up both pork and chicken schnitzel, as well as fried eggplant and fried cheese plates (with a range of delicious sides), Schnitzel Queen is the place to be come lunchtime.
3. Yak Cafe
A Tibetan kitchen in the heart of Parkdale, Yak Cafe offers a casual atmosphere for a quick and satisfying lunch. Featuring the classics like momos and gyumas, as well as a range of curries, noodles and stir fry dishes, head to Yak Cafe for a budget-friendly lunch. They also have a perfect-for-lunch bento box featuring four hot chicken wings, seasonal veggies, noodles and tingmo for just $8.99.
4. Seven Lives
Toronto is in no shortage of great taco spots, and Seven Lives is one Mexican joint you don’t want to miss. Located in Kensington Market, you’re sure to get the most bang for your buck when you get your tacos here. Overflowing with mouthwatering toppings and always a few slices of lime on the side, Seven Lives is sure to become one of your go-to lunch spots when you’re in the mood for Mexican!
5. What a Bagel
The list wouldn’t be complete without everyone’s favourite bagel spot. With plenty of locations around the city, What a Bagel offers hot and fresh bagels with a range of spreads and toppings to-go, all at a great price! Go light with a bagel and cream cheese, or load it up with toppings like smokes salmon, tuna, onions, tomatoes, sprouts, and more.
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6. Mother’s Dumplings
It doesn’t get much more wallet-friendly than lunch at Mother’s Dumplings. Located in Chinatown, you can grab boil, steamed and pan-fried dumplings for under $12 and most of the side dishes are under the $5 mark. It’s the perfect place to get your lunchtime dumpling fix!
7. Mattachioni
If you’re in the mood for pizza, head to Mattachioni in the Junction. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays their original three (The Margherita, Marinara and Napoli) are just $10. They also have paninis that range from $9 to $13 so you can stay on budget any day of the week!
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With summer coming to an end, it’s time to trade in our salads and barbequed dishes for comfort food, and it doesn’t get much better than a piping hot bowl of ramen on a crisp fall night. There are plenty of places to get the traditional Japanese dish in Toronto, but some places just do it better. If you’re looking to step up your ramen-slurping game this fall, here are 5 of the best places to get a bowl in Toronto.
Ramen Isshin
Their name means “One Heart One Ramen” and it’s clear they put their hearts into every bowl of simmering ramen they make. Their signature ramen is their Wok Fried Red Miso Ramen, but also make sure to try their exotic ramens including tsukemen, their famous black sesame tan tan noodle, and their white sesame shio ramen. Yes, you’ll be coming back here more than once! They also offer a large selection of vegetarian ramens with a vegan rice noodle option.
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Ryus Noodle Bar
If you need any indication of just how good this ramen bar is, it was just selected as the only Canadian ramen house to be included in the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, a Japanese ramen museum (yes, it’s a thing!) showcasing the best ramen from across Japan. They only open up two spots for non-Japanese ramen stalls, meaning it’s officially one of the world’s best. You can visit Ryus Noodle Bar in Toronto at its single location at Broadview, just north of Danforth to see what all the fuss is about.
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Kinton Ramen
Kinton Ramen is one of the most well-loved ramen bars in Toronto, and for good reason. It was one of the first authentic ramen bars to open in Toronto in 2012 and has since grown to nine locations in Toronto and two in Montreal. Their rich, flavourful soup base is made by simmering pork and chicken bones for over 20 hours, giving it an incredibly rich flavour. You can choose between pork and chicken broth (or a vegetarian option), a variety of soup flavours, thin or thick noodles and extra toppings!
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Sansotei Ramen
Sourcing the highest quality ingredients both locally and directly from Japan suppliers, Sansotei Ramen has seven locations across the GTA, so you can get your fix whether you’re downtown Toronto, in North York, Markham or Mississauga. Their pork bone broth is made fresh daily, and you can choose from thick or thin noodles, and a wide variety of soups, including their signature creamy tonkotsu.
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Ajisen Ramen
This ramen house started out in Kumamoto, Japan in 1968, growing to over 800 across the globe, including four locations in Toronto and the GTA. Ajisen Ramen features over 40 kinds of ramen on their menu, and their ramen is made in-house every day. Known for their “The King of White Broth”, a pork-based soup with high-quality ingredients, they also offer soup bases including tomato, curry, kimchi, and miso. If you’re into spice, make sure to try out their Aso Volcano Ramen to bring the heat!
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Do you know any other great places to get ramen in Toronto? Share with us in the comment section.
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Whether you can’t eat gluten due to celiac or gluten sensitivities or are staying away from it to feel better or lose weight, Toronto has plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. While some people hesitantly order gluten-free options for the fear of risking taste, these restaurants prove that non-glutinous meals can be just as delicious as their gluten-filled counterparts. From a gluten-free bakeshop offering all the sweets you can think of, to a Thai restaurant that has an indulgent gluten-free menu, these are the best places for gluten-free options around Toronto!
1. Kupfert & Kim
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Kupfert & Kim is meatless and wheatless, so everything you get here will be plant-based and gluten-free. It’s a quick-service restaurant, meaning you order and are served at the counter and can take your eats out or stay at one of their cute wooden tables. Fresh produce is delivered each morning and is prepped for the day. Choose from options like their organic tofu curry bowl, almond cacao smoothie bowl and “burger” of the day sitting atop a bed of brown rice.
2. Rawlicious
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At Rawlicious, their mission is for people to enjoy the food they eat, while truly feeling good about what they’re putting into their body. With this in mind, Rawlicious created a menu that’s totally raw, vegan and gluten-free. Their menu options range from fresh pressed juice and smoothies to salads, pad Thai and tacos!
3. Bunner’s Bakeshop
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Bunner’s is a gluten-free bakeshop for those days when you can’t kick your sweet tooth. They’re one of the only bakeshops to figure out how to make their products gluten-free and delicious, offering moist cupcakes, decadent cookies and light, fluffy muffins. And the options don’t stop there! You’ll also find cheesecakes, cinnamon buns, squares and tarts, brownies, cakes and more! If you’ve been searching for a bakeshop to fulfil your gluten-free needs, this is it.
4. Hibiscus Cafe
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Gluten-free, vegan and organic, you can order anything on this menu without fear of any wheat. Known for their 42-ingredient salad that features quinoa, sweet potato, kale and tofu, they also offer savoury and sweet crepes, soups and an array of desserts. Pair your meal with a tea or latte, or you can opt for beer or wine if you’re in the mood!
5. Khao San Road
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Khao San Road is one of Toronto’s most-loved Thai restaurants, and did you know they have an entire gluten-free/gluten-friendly menu too? With custom-made meals made with the freshest ingredients, choose from menu items like fresh chicken rolls, rice noodle pad Thai, and an array of currie, all sans gluten.
6. Magic Oven
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If you’re a pizza lover, you might find it difficult to find quality gluten-free slices. Magic Oven has 6 locations around Toronto and offers gluten-free crust substitutions. Choose from pizzas including the uber pepperoni magic, the chicken supreme magic, the mushroom melt and the vegan magic. And if you’re not feeling pizza, you can try their gluten-free creamy mac ‘n’ cheese and their gluten-free garlic bread with mozzarella.
Do you know any other places for gluten-free options in Toronto? Share with us in the comment section.
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Vegan cinnamon bun chain Cinnaholic finally opened their doors on August 10th.
Cinnaholic is set to open three locations around the GTA between August and September, with the first being in Promenade Mall, another near Chester Station, and a third near Steeles and Markham Road.
The San-Fransisco based bakery creates 100% vegan, lactose, and dairy-free cinnamon buns, also known as Cinnacakes. They also offer over 20 different and vegan frosting and topping options to choose from. Their frosting options include almond, banana cream, maple, and chai with toppings such as cookie dough, pie crumble, brownie bites, and chocolate chips.
Upon Cinnaholic’s appearance on Shark Tank, it has since grown to build 23 locations in the United States. They’re Canadian locations so far include one in Manitoba and Alberta with a goal to open 70 more locations across the country in the future.
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There’s no denying that matcha is having a major moment. Made by finely grounding whole leaf green tea, the health benefits of matcha are one of the things that first sparked its popularity. But now cafes around the city are serving up matcha-infused menus with plenty of options to choose from. From the classic matcha latte to the not-so-classics, such as matcha white chocolate roll cakes and matcha red bean waffles, take a look at 6 of the best places to get matcha food and drink around the city.
1. Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Angel Cafe
Uncle Tetsu’s may be known for their cheesecake (and they make a mean matcha cheesecake at that!), but they also serve up matcha in all different shapes and sizes. From matcha parfaits to matcha pudding, matcha cheese tarts, and of course matcha lattes, Uncle Tetsu’s is a Toronto favourite to grab matcha-made treats. Located on Dundas West, you’ll likely find yourself in a line, but it will be worth the wait!
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2. Neo Coffee Bar
Located in the St. Lawrence market neighbourhood, Neo Coffee Bar is known to have some of the best matcha in the city. Have it straight as a hot tea, or with steamed milk for the perfect matcha latte. On the menu, they also have matcha white chocolate roll cake, kyoto matcha with organic red beans, and kyoto matcha sponge cake and roasted sesame-infused sweet cream. The cafe itself is light-filled and impeccably designed with bench seating, pedestal tables, and booths. It’s the ideal place to get your matcha fix.
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3. Millie Desserts
With a creperie and patisserie & creamerie downtown Toronto, and a cafe in Markham, Millie Desserts has become favoured for their Japanese treats, including their delicious matcha. They offer everything from a matcha souffle cheesecake with a red bean whipped cream, to freshly made matcha gelato, to their matcha crepe cakes that combine 20 paper-thin crepes with a pastry cream in between each layer. Talk about exquisite.
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4. Light Cafe
There’s no shortage of delicious matcha food and drink at Light Cafe. Whether you feel like a refreshing matcha smoothie or iced matcha latte, a matcha red bean waffle, or a matcha red bean mini mille-feuille cake, Light Cafe is the place to go. Enjoy their cozy, airy location on Baldwin street right near the AGO.
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5. La Diperie
La Diperie’s unique concept has made it a Toronto go-to for high quality, delicious ice cream with a twist. With 40 dips to choose from, including matcha, and over 20 different toppings, you’ve never experience ice cream like this before. Pair your matcha dip with toppings like coconut, Kit Kat, sprinkles, or Lucky Charms for a treat unlike any other.
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6. Butter Avenue
If you’re a fan of matcha, and you love macarons, make your way to Butter Avenue on Queen West. Their original matcha macaron is made with matcha from Uji, Japan and it’s simply to die for! They also have Uji matcha ice cream and strawberry matcha roll cake, so you can indulge in all the matcha you can handle.
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Is it just me or is summer the ultimate cocktail season? Sure, you can enjoy them all year round, but there’s something about sipping a refreshing, boozy libation in the summer that just feels right. And luckily there are plenty of Toronto bars that serve up amazing mixes to sip on come 5 o’clock. Whether it’s a ‘Jungle Bird’ from Pray Tell or a ‘Grace Park’ from Cold Tea, these are the Toronto cocktail bars you need to know.
1. BarChef Toronto
If you’re in the mood for innovative cocktails with an unforgettable experience, BarChef is the place for you. An intimate and dimly lit spot on Queen Street West, BarChef challenges the conventional cocktail experience, with their house-made infusions, bitters, and syrups. From sweet & sour cocktails, to sipping cocktails, and modernist cocktails to boot, you get to sip fusions that play on all your senses from your taste to your smell to your sight.
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2. 86’d
Toronto’s one-of-a-kind speakeasy and restaurant, 86’d is perhaps the most unique place on the list. It offers guests an experience unlike any other. Guests are served by the chef, mixologist and the owner of the restaurant instead of the wait staff, giving the place a more intimate atmosphere. The menu focuses on zero waste, hyper-local ingredients, and changes each week. 86’d also has no regular cocktail menu – instead, guests will be asked what mood they’re in, what flavours they’d like, and each drink is custom made to order.
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3. Pray Tell
Sitting pretty at College and Ossington, Pray Tell is a cozy Scandinavian-designed cocktail bar, offering seasonal libations and eclectic small plates. Pair their gorditas or a few plates of snacks with a ‘Jungle Bird’, made with Havana Club 7yr, Campari, pineapple and lime, or an ‘Old Fashioned’ featuring Wild Turkey bourbon, sugar and bitters. No matter your poison, Pray Tell has a delicious cocktail for you.
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4. Pretty Ugly Bar
If you’re a fan of Bar Raval or Harry’s you’re going to love Pretty Ugly Bar, created by the same people. Located in Parkdale, this mezcaleria-designed bar is known for its exquisite drinks. From beer to bubbly to classic cocktails, you can play it safe at Pretty Ugly. Or, if you’re more of a risk-taker, opt for one of their signature cocktails like the Crystal Lake (sherry, herbs and woods, lemon and a topping of egg white), or a Pink Porcelain (akvavit, Cynar, lime, Perrier, apple, pine, and celery, garnished with lemon and lemon zest).
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5. Cold Tea
A Kensington Market staple, Cold Tea is a funky hideaway serving up drinks, dumplings and more. Recently undergoing a reno, the previously grungy spot is now trendy and sleek. Offering local craft beers and artisanal cocktails, Cold Tea is not to be missed. Try out the ‘Grace Park’ made with shochu, St. Germain and Thai basil, or the ‘La Flama Blanca’, featuring chili-infused tequila, pineapple juice and mint. Their menu is now compliments of Leemo Han (of Hanmoto and Pinky’s Ca Phe) and is ripe with Asian and South American influences.
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6. Civil Liberties
You can spot Civil Liberties on Bloor near Ossington, just look for the pineapple over the door. Inside you’ll find a list of wines and beers behind the bar, but you won’t see any servers or menus. Their specialty is unique and elaborate cocktails at the request of the customer, and they ask that you request cocktails based on your mood. How’s that for excellent customer service?
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7. Rush Lane & Co.
Known for its creative house cocktails and punch bowls, Rush Lane & Co. makes their drinks with unique ingredients ranging from orange water syrup to Irish tea infused Bulldog gin, and everything in between. Try out cocktails like the ‘Slim Hip Stacey’, a blend of Absolut vodka, dry curacao, dry vermouth, absinthe rinse, and lemon zest, and the ‘Nick’s in Town’ with Brugal Anejo rum, Cocchi Torino vermouth, chocolate and Angostura bitters.
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Toronto is arguably known world-wide as Drake’s hometown, but beyond that, the city is also popular for its ever-evolving food culture. With spring and summer around the corner, Torontonians are going to hit the streets, enjoy the weather, and explore the latest food trends the city has to offer.
To make things easier for you, here are the top six food trends you need to try this spring, either in the city or at home.
Meatless Meat
Yes, meatless meat is very much a thing, but foodies and restaurants are finding more creative ways to substitute meat in a dish. Take barbecue chicken wings for example; instead of using chicken wings, replace it with cauliflower, or substitute the beef in tacos with tofu, which is actually also a much more affordable option.
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Cookie Dough
Our childhood dreams have come true with scooped cookie dough. But don’t hesitate, though they are served raw, there aren’t any raw ingredients that can harm your body.
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German Pub Grub
On a night in the city, why not try some traditional German dishes alongside your beer? Dishes are similar to modern American foods but with a unique twist: spätzle is like mac and cheese but with homemade macaroni and instead of ketchup with your German sausage, try a traditional curry sauce.
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Poke Bowls
Poke is a Hawaiian dish served with raw fish like tuna on top of a bed of rice, topped with sesame seeds, edamame, seaweed and more, built to your desire. This is served throughout the city but is also super easy to make at home. Looks like it’s time to replace taco Tuesday with Poke!
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Cultural Cafe Experiences
Rather than visiting your go-to coffee shop this season, consider trying different kinds of coffee flavours like Armenian coffee, traditionally stronger and steeped differently, or Australian cappuccino that has hints of chocolate.
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Matcha Everything
From matcha flavoured ice-cream, macarons, bubble tea, cakes, and baked goods, matcha is everywhere and it’s here to stay. You can find matcha, powdered green tea leaves, in all forms across the city. If you’re feeling experimental, try a matcha recipe at home and share it with us @StyleDemocracyFood with the hashtag #StyleDemEats.
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Have you tried any of these food trends? Share with us in the comments section.
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