EVENTS
Thirty in Twenty: An Exhibition of Photography, Food, and Wine
The Department, 1389 Dundas Street West
free admission
In 1973, Toni and Ria Harting planned a three-week trip to renew an acquaintance with fabled French cuisine in the country itself. With the assistance of the authoritative Guide Michelin Rouge, the couple made a list of ten fabulous three-star restaurants in the eastern half of the country. Having no intention of spending precious money on hotels and accommodation, they rented a Volkswagen camper with enough room to sleep. Reservations for this gastronomical odyssey were made by phone and mail, and during twenty days in September of 1973 the couple experienced thirty stars of dining pleasure. These stars shine to this day, preserved in photographs and collected memorabilia to be shown to the public for the first time. (Continues to September 26th.)
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Viva Cuba Festival
Yonge-Dundas Square, corner of Yonge and Dundas Streets
12:00 noon to 10:00 PM
free admission
Experience the warmth & rhythm of Cuba! Enjoy authentic Cuban food, music and salsa lessons. Gather tourism information and enter to win an all-inclusive package to Cuba.
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Hispanic Fiesta
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
free admission
Hispanic Fiesta 2009 is ready to fill Mel Lastman Square with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that the Hispanic heritage is famous for. Hispanic Fiesta will feature the best known local & International Hispanic performers covering 20 different countries that speak Spanish. (Continues to September 7th.)
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Hot and Spicy Food Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
The 12th edition of this festival features local and international chefs dishing up hot, sweet and spicy cuisine in demonstrations and workshops. Live music and dance enrich the smorgasbord of events which include the International Iron Chef Competition, the Red Hot Market and Toronto International Firefighter calendar chefs! (Continues to September 7th.)
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Canning Heirloom Tomatoes
The Workroom, 1340 Queen Street West
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
$55 - email makesomething@theworkroom.ca to reserve
Learn how to home can fresh heirloom tomatoes while they're at their prime – a taste of summer to be enjoyed in the dark days of winter. Learn how to prepare tomatoes for canning, all the steps necessary to can using an affordable hot water bath canner, safe canning tips, and more. Each participant takes home two 1-pint jars of organic, heirloom tomatoes.
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Field to Firkin Brewery Evenings at Black Creek
Black Creek Historic Brewery, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
6:30 PM
$15 - $13 for Black Creek members - call 416-667-6295 to reserve
Visit the Black Creek Historic Brewery in the evening and take in the timeless mood of the Village at dusk, when the crowds have gone home. The Friday evening Field to Firkin experience gives adults a chance to meet the Brewmaster and taste beer brewed the old-fashioned way – with natural ingredients and no chemicals or artificial filtration. Join the popular tour of the brewery and meet some colourful characters along the way. Afterwards, relax with your friends in the pub or restaurant and find out why everyone loves our homemade root chips. Enjoy! The first pint is on us.
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CNE Ribfest
Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
free with CNE admission
Back by popular demand, a succulent rib fest takes over Bandshell Park during the CNE. Ribbers from everywhere won't want to miss this fabulous feast as a multitude of rib masters compete to win best rib recipe. (Continues to September 7th.)
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Canadian National Exhibition
Exhibition Place
various times
various prices - see website for details
The Canadian National Exhibition is the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America, attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year. The CNE's roots are in agriculture and this continues to be a strong component of the Fair which features a working farm and the Horse Show. Other attractions include two midways, the Food building, live music and entertainment, and much more. (Continues to September 7th.)
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Food!: Sink Your Teeth Into Science
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
various admission prices
Explore the relationship between food and science in a wide variety of mini-experiments and demonstrations throughout the Centre. Learn how we digest food; how worms digest food - vermicomposting; the misconceptions around eating insects; how butter is made from cream; test your lunch box for it’s cooling effectiveness; learn about rotting foods; understand what your food labels are really saying; test real vs. fake flavours; and much more. (Continues to October 12th.)
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MARKETS
Birchcliff Village Farmers Market
St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Road
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Goody's Natural Market
beside the Grenadier Restaurant, High Park
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM
Sherway Gardens Farmers Market
Sherway Gardens, North Parking Lot (across from Holt Renfrew), Etobicoke
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Square One Farmers Market
Square One Shopping Centre, Northwest Parking Lot (near Zellers), Mississauga
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
