Posted by Greg Clow in SOLE food, events, events upcoming, farm to table, politics on September 18, 2007 at 11:44 am
For those who haven't gotten their fill of locally-sourced food this summer from their neighbourhood farmers market and events like Harvest Wednesdays and the Slow Food Picnic, you'll be happy to know that even though the warm months are coming to end, there are still a few more chances to stick to a 100(ish)-Mile Diet before it's back to several months of icky imported fruits and veggies.
One of them will be happening this weekend in lovely downtown Parkdale, where federal MP Peggy Nash (NDP) will be hosting a 100-Mile Brunch at The Rhino (1249 Queen Street West). Taking place on Saturday, September 22nd from 10am to 2pm, it will feature a bountiful buffet created by a number of local chefs using ingredients sourced within a 100 mile radius of Toronto. Renowned chef and long-time local food advocate Jamie Kennedy will be stopping by to say a few words, and all proceeds will be donated to FoodShare Toronto's Good Food Box campaign, which distributes food and money to community kitchens. Good food cooked by good people for a good cause - what's not to love?
Tickets for the brunch are $25, and can be purchased at Rhino and other area restaurants and shops including Café Taste, Tinto, Silver Spoon and Another Story Bookshop. For more information, call Kara at 416-769-5072.
