Here’s the round up for September food events in Toronto. Check back often as we will update as we become aware of new events. If you have others, please feel free to submit them to us.
Farmers’ Markets and Market Events in Toronto
401 Richmond Farmers’ Market, currently during the summer season. Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm. 401 Richmond Street West in the Richmond Lounge. Purchase and peruse local, seasonal produce and food in association with the Near Urban Farmers’ Food Co-opeative. http://www.401richmond.net/events/farmersmarket.cfm
Appletree Market in the Village, June 5 – October 17. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. June Rowlands Park, corner of Mount Pleasant Rd. and Davisville Ave. in Mount Pleasant Village. Current new location, previously at Yonge & Eglinton. After a very rough winter and spring season legally negotiating and relocating their summer 2012 location, the Yonge-Eglinton market has finally secure a new space! http://www.appletreemarkets.ca/
Bloor-Borden Farmers’ Market, June 6 – October 24. Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm. Green P parking lot at Lippincott St. and Bloor Street West, just east of Bathurst St. http://www.my-market.ca/bloor.html
Crème Fraiche Market Café, year-round. Tuesdays-Sundays, 8am-8pm. 639 Annette Street, at the corner of Annette and Durie, west of Runnymede Rd. Monforte Dairy “cheese ladies”, Constance Dykun and Rachel Silva, have opened up their brand new local food market and café in the west end! Chock full of farmers’ market local fare from Chocosol, DeFloured, St. John’s Bakery bread, and of course, Monforte Dairy cheeses, Crème Fraiche aims to showcase the local food talent in the city and province. http://cremefraichemarket.com/about/
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market, year-round. Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. Dufferin Grove Park, northwest corner. http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/wiki/wiki.php
East Lynn Farmers’ Market, June 7 – October 25. Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. East Lynn Park, located at 1949 Danforth Ave. just east of Woodbine Ave. http://www.my-market.ca/eastlynn.html
East York Farmers’ Market, May 15 – October 30. Tuesdays, 8am-2pm. East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue at the corner of Coxwell and Mortimer Avenue.
Etobicoke Farmers’ Market, June 2 – November 3. Saturdays, 8am-2pm. Etobicoke Civic Centre, located at 399 The West Mall just south of Burnhamthorpe Ave. http://365etobicoke.com/etobicoke-civic-centre-farmers-market/
Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market, year-round. During the winter (November-April), every Saturday from 9am-1pm. During the summer (May-October), every Saturday from 8am-1pm. 550 Bayview Ave. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/farmers-market/
Fairview Mall Farmers’ Market, June 1 – September 28. Fridays, 9am-6pm. South parking lot at Fairview Mall, located at 1800 Sheppard Ave. East at Don Mills Rd.
Good Food Market at The Stop Community Food Centre, year-round. Tuesdays, 3pm-5:30pm. During late fall and early spring (October-April), the market is held indoors in The Stop’s Drop-In at 1884 Davenport Rd. and during the spring and summer (May-September), the market is held at 1990 Davenport Rd. http://thestop.org/good-food-market-and-bake-oven
Good Food Market in conjunction with Good Food for All Festival by The Stop Community Food Centre, September 22. 11am-3pm. 1900 Davenport Rd at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre (DPNC). FREE. Back for its 2nd year, the Good Food for All festival aims to bring neighbourhoods and communities together through healthy food. Watch a marching parade, take part as a judge at the community cook-off, sample delicious food from The Stop Kitchen, shop the Good Food Market, and so much more! This event is all about making healthy food accessible and discussing initiatives to bring good food for all. http://thestop.org/event/22-sep-2012
Junction Farmers’ Market (NEW!), June 2 – October 13. Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm. Green P parking lot located at 385 Pacific Ave. by Dundas Street West. This farmers’ market is The Junction neighbourhood’s first and it’s been in the works for quite some time, so let’s help make their first year a success! http://www.junctionmarket.ca/
Leslieville Farmers’ Market, June 3 – October 28. Sundays, 9am-2pm. Jonathan Ashbridge Park on Queen Street East and Woodward Ave., between Greenwood and Coxwell Ave. The market is back for their second summer and fall season! http://leslievillemarket.com/
Leslieville Farmers’ Market Corn Roast, September 23. 9am-2pm. Jonathan Ashbridge Park on Queen Street East and Woodward Ave., between Greenwood and Coxwell Ave. Ring in the cozy, fall season with a fun and boisterous corn roast at the Leslieville Farmers’ Market! More information to come closer to the day. http://leslievillemarket.com/
Liberty Village Farmers’ Market, June 3 – October 31. Sundays, 9am-2pm. Green P parking lot on East Liberty Street between Atlantic and Hanna Ave. http://www.my-market.ca/liberty.html
Lunchtime Office Markets at Soft Choice IT Solutions Liberty Village (NEW!) – Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. 173 Dufferin Street, one block south of King St. Toronto Office Markets are expanding once again! This time, the markets are moving west into the Liberty Village neighbourhood. Local food producers and plenty of lunch options on a beautiful, outdoor terrace.
Metro Hall Farmers’ Market, year-round. Thursdays, 8am-2pm. During the winter (November-April), last Thursday of every month in the CBC Broadcasting Building at 250 Front Street West. During the summer (May-October), every Thursday starting May 31st at Simcoe Place Park just outside the CBC building, and at David Pecaut Square at 221 King Street West thereafter.
Montgomery’s Inn Farmers’ Market, May 23 – December 25. Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm. 4709 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke. Enjoy fresh baked bread from the inn’s wood-fired oven, fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and more. http://www.montgomerysinn.com/
Nathan Phillips Square ‘Fresh Wednesdays’ Farmers’ Market, May 30 – October 17, no markets on June 27 and September 26. Wednesdays, 8am-2pm. 100 Queen Street West at Bay St. in downtown Toronto by Old City Hall and The Eaton Centre. http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/wednesdays/2012/
North York Civic Centre Farmers’ Market, May 31 – October 25. Thursdays, 8am-2:30pm. 5100 Yonge Street, just north of Elmwood Avenue. The farmers’ market, with its vast array of baked goods, fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and more, takes place outdoors at Mel Lastman Square.
Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market, September 30. 12pm-7pm. Kensington Market (west of Spadina Ave., eats of Bellevue Ave., south of College Street, north of Dundas Street West). Pedestrian Sundays are back for their 9th year! Come out and enjoy the street festivals, market vendors, street food, and more on the last Sunday of the month – car and traffic free! Streets are closed off to car traffic during Pedestrian Sunday hours. http://www.pskensington.ca/
Riverdale Farm Farmers’ Market, May 22 – October 30. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Riverdale Farm located at Riverdale Park West at 201 Winchester Street by Sumach St. http://www.riverdalefarm.ca/about-the-farm/farmers-market/
Ryerson University Farmers’ Market, June 5 – October 23. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Ryerson University courtyard by Victoria and Gould Street, east of Yonge St. http://www.my-market.ca/ryerson.html
Sherway Farmers’ Market, May 4 – October 26. Fridays, 8am-2pm. Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre, 25 The West Mall off Hwy 427 and the Queensway in Etobicoke. The farmers’ market is located at the far northeast parking lot between the North Queen St. and Sherway Rd. entrances. http://www.sherwaymarket.com/
Sick Kids Hospital Farmers’ Market, June 5 – October 23. Tuesdays, 9am-2pm. Outdoor front terrace at Sick Kids Hospital located at 555 University Ave. between Elm and Gerrard St. http://www.my-market.ca/sickkids.html
Sorauren Park Farmers’ Market, year-round. Mondays, 3pm-7pm. Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave. http://westendfood.coop/farmers-market
South Riverdale Farmers’ Market, currently during the summer season. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. 955 Queen Street East, east of Carlaw Ave. The market is currently on until the end of September where organizers will decide whether to continue the market indoors during the winter. http://www.zuza.com/news-story/78450-fresh-affordable-food-comes-to-south-riverdale/
St. Lawrence North Farmers’ Market, year-round. Saturdays, 5am-5pm. 92 Front St. East http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
Stonegate Farmers’ Market, June 26 – October 9. Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm. Parking lot of Stonegate Plaza located at 150 Berry Road just east of Stephen St. in the west end of Toronto (as a geographic reference, south of Old Mill and Royal York subway stations). http://www.stonegatechc.org/programs-services/food-programs/farmers-market.html
The Stop Farmers’ Market at Wychwood Barns, year-round. Saturdays, 8am-12pm. 76 Wychwood Ave. http://www.thestop.org/green-barn-market
Toronto Botanical Gardens Organic Farmers’ Market, May 24 – October 4. Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. 777 Lawrence Ave. East at Leslie Ave. This brand new market for 2012 is taking place at Toronto’s famed Edwards Gardens! http://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/enjoy/special-events/market/
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market, May 8 – October 30. Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Northwest corner of Trinity Bellwoods Park at Dundas Street West and Shaw Street. http://www.tbfm.ca/
University of Toronto Scarborough Farmers’ Market, June 6 – October 3. Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm in the summer and fall. Markets continue during the winter on the first Wednesday of every month from November to April from 11am-3pm. Parking Lot 4 located at 1265 Military Trail, south of Ellesmere Rd. and east of Morningside Ave. http://www.greenbeltfresh.ca/search-results-profile/680
Weston Farmers’ Market, May 12 – October 27. Saturdays, 7am-2pm. 14 John Street at Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. West. http://westonvillagebia.com/bia-events
Withrow Farmers’ Market, May 19 – October 27. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. 725 Logan Ave. at the north end of Withrow Park, between Carlaw and Logan. http://www.withrowpark.ca/wiki/wiki.php
Farmers’ Markets and Market Events in Markham and Surrounding
Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair, May 5 – October 27. Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Town Park at Wells St. and Mosley St. southeast of Yonge Street and Wellington St. East. Indoor markets during the winter move into the Aurora Cultural Centre. http://www.town.aurora.on.ca/aurora/farmersmarket
Downtown Stouffville Farmers’ Market, May 10 – October 4. Thursdays, 2pm-7pm. Located at Park Drive and Main Street (for geographic reference, between Ninth Line and Tenth Line). http://www.townofws.com/farmersmarket.asp
Hillcrest Mall Farmers’ Market, May 2 – October 28. Wednesdays, 10am-6pm and Sundays, 9am-5pm. West parking lot outside of The Bay (facing Carrville Rd) at Hillcrest Mall, located at 9350 Yonge Street and 16th Ave/Carrville Rd (16th Ave. becomes Carrville west of Yonge Street). http://onrichmondhill.com/events.php?id=13831
Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market, May 12 – September 29. Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Located on the outdoor terrace at 132 Robinson Street and Markham Road (Main Street Markham North), just north of Highway 7 in Old Markham Village. There are free parking lots in the area behind many of the retail storefronts, the closest being the parking lot behind Scotiabank. http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com/page.asp?pageid=5
Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market on Main Street Unionville, June 24 – October 7. Sundays, 10am-4pm. Located at Stiver Mill on Station Lane, a side street just off of Main Street Unionville, between Hwy 7. E and Carlton Rd., west of Kennedy Rd. http://www.guidingstar.ca/Stiver_Mill_Farmers_Market.htm
Food Festivals & Events
Hispanic Fiesta, August 31 – September 3. 7pm-10pm on Friday, 3pm-10pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. 5100 Yonge Street at Mel Lastman Square. FREE; cost of food and drink on site. Celebrate the long weekend and unofficial last weekend of summer with a Spanish fiesta! Explore the diversity of Spanish food from Mexico, Spain, South America, and Central America. http://www.hispanicfiesta.com/
World Café at the Harbourfront Centre, August 31 – September 3. 6pm-11pm on Friday, 12pm-11pm on Saturday, 12pm-11pm on Sunday, and 12pm-8pm on Monday. 235 Queens Quay West at the Harbourfront Centre, Lakeside Terrace. Cost of food. Satisfy the tastebuds with Thai, Mexican, Caribbean, Indian, Chinese, vegetarian, or a mish-mash of everything. This week, vendors include Casa Manila, Churros Ricos, Jamaican Jerk, Nate’s Palate (Guyana), and many more. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4228
4th Annual Brazilian Day Canada Festival, September 3. 1:30pm-8pm. 1 Dundas Street East at Yonge-Dundas Square. The festival will close off the street from Dundas to Shuter. FREE. Party like you’re in Rio at this annual day of celebration of Brazilian culture! See an arts exhibition, watch live concerts and music, and of course, enjoy food while you’re there! http://www.braziliandaycanada.ca/
Traditional Ashkenaz Food with Michael Wex at the Harbourfront Centre, September 3. 3pm-4pm. 235 Queens Quay West in the Brigantine Room at the Harbourfront Centre. FREE. Since 1995 the Ashkenaz Festival has celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of Jewish and Yiddish culture, entertaining crowds with art, music, dance, food, and so much more. As part of the Ashkenaz festivities, Michael Wex delves into the world of Jewish food with his latest book where he explores traditional Jewish food, traditions, and delicacies. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4464
Corn Roast, Market and Heritage Fair, at Montgomery’s Inn, September 6. 5pm-8pm. 4709 Dundas Street West at Montgomery’s Inn. FREE. Fall is just around the corner, so grab some fresh roasted corn, shop the produce market and grand bake sale, and cozy up for an evening of blue grass music and marshmallows! Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the community fair. http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm#montgomery
Mariposa’s Salsa Dinner Cruise, September 7. 6:30pm-11pm. 6:30pm boarding time. 207 Queens Quay West at the Queens Quay Terminal. $72.95 +fees and taxes. Shake, shimmy, and dance the night away at this Cuban and Latin inspired dinner cruise! The sizzling Cuban inspired buffet menu includes ropa vieja (shredded flank, brisket, or skirt steak dish), arroz moro (black beans and rice), garbanzo bean salad, and much more! http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/eea378997ab691ab852572f80049c569/8f97d52c41a8a6a785257a590052b3e4?OpenDocument
15th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival, September 7 – 9. 6pm-9pm on Friday, 11am-9pm on Saturday, 11am-6pm on Sunday. Street festival on Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Rd. in Bloor West Village. FREE; cost of food and drink on site. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the best Bloor West Village has to offer with food and entertainment all weekend long! Sample international food, fresh food market, beer gardens, and more at this culinary festival! http://www.kingswaybia.ca/taste-of-the-kingsway
28th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival, September 7 – 9. 4pm-9pm on Friday, 12pm-9pm on Saturday, 12pm-7pm on Sunday. 235 Queens Quay West at the Harbourfront Centre. FREE; cost of food and drink on site. Prepare your tastebuds and appetites for one of the most amazing food festivals of the year! Chock full of vegetarian and vegan delights including vegan cupcakes and sweets from Sweets From the Earth, Bunners Bake Shop, Apiecalypse Now!, Bloomers Bakery, and LPK; Mexican and Asian vegetarian from El Cilantro and King’s Café; soy products, snack products, and plenty of vendors to purchase food and merchandise to take home! http://festival.veg.ca/
Sobeys Haute Dog BBQ, September 7 – 9. 12pm-4pm on Friday, 11am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. 207 Queens Quay West at the Sobeys supermarket by Queens Quay Terminal. In support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, half the proceeds from hot dog and drink sales ($2 for hot dog and drink) during this weekend will be donated to the organization. As well, fun doggy activities all weekend long! http://www.qqterminal.com/events
Romanian Festival Toronto 2012, September 8. 11am-8pm. 5100 Yonge Street at Mel Lastman Square. FREE. In its 9th year, Toronto’s Romanian Festival seeks to bring together the Romanian community to celebrate traditional folk music, dance, art, and food. http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/591df5f4e9bb95b0852572ff00502015/2b74751432b7670285257a22000669e7?OpenDocument
Y Green Festival, September 8. 11am-4pm. 20 Grosvenor Street at the YMCA Green Roof in downtown Toronto. FREE. In an effort to engage the community in urban, environmental, and sustainable living issues and discussion, this informative, interactive, and thought-provoking forum includes speakers, demos, workshops, presentations, and a Sustainable Food Market! Vendors, farmers, growers, and food producers will be on hand for the event. http://www.ymcagta.org/en/files/PDF/hfr_program_schedules/central/central_green_roof_schedule.pdf
36th Annual Cabbagetown Festival, September 8 – 9. 10am-8pm on Saturday, 11am-7pm on Sunday. Street festival on Parliament Street, north of Gerrard and south of Wellesley. FREE; cost of food and drink at event. $10 for Friday, September 6 pre-festival food event. Savour the tastes of Cabbagetown this weekend with a pre-festival food event on Friday and enjoy patios, beers, and great food during the fest! http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 9. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. Relax as you discover new breweries and a plethora of new snacks and nibbles! Learn the ins and outs of brewing, malts and stouts, and some of the province’s finest purveyors. This week, sip from Flying Monkeys and nosh on Hot Mess Hail! http://thestop.org/event/09-sep-2012
Traditional Afternoon Tea Session at Le Dolci, September 9. 12pm-2pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $35 +HST/person. It’s pinkies up at this special afternoon tea and sweets session at Le Dolci! If you love all things dessert and tea, this is for you. Inspired by designer designs and attire from the runways, this afternoon tea will include tea sandwiches, scones, tea, and cookies decorated in latest haute couture! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Drop-In Soup Evening with Lisa Kates at Le Dolci, September 12. 6pm-8pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $12 +HST/person. Join Food Gypsy and Toronto Soup Queen Lisa Kates for this special soup drop-in at Le Dolci’s studio. Chat over a warm, delicious bowl of homemade soup made with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients with a homemade bread roll (by Le Dolci staff!) and a sweet treat surprise. http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
The Stop Community Food Centre’s Food for Change at Wychwood Barns, September 14. 601 Christie St. Meal prices will vary, but generally expect $75 for the meal, $120 with wine pairings. Hosted by The Stop Community Food Centre, Food for Change is a monthly, intimate, dining event that showcases delicious, local, sustainable food, complete with a 5-course meal prepared and cooked by Stop chefs and budding culinary talents around the city. Proceeds from this event support The Stop’s food programs that fight hunger and promote positive change toward great accessibility to food in communities.
Starting in the September, The Stop is re-launching the event as a themed one! Each month will feature a different theme that chefs will use as inspiration for the night’s dishes and this month’s is Childhood Meals with a gourmet twist! The menu includes pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich with truffle ketchup and seasonal pickles, chicken wing tacos with blue cheese emulsion, milk and cookies, and so much more! http://thestop.org/event/14-sep-2012
16th Annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival, September 14 – 16. 5pm-12am midnight on Friday, 9am-12am midnight on Saturday, and 10:30am-7pm on Sunday. FREE; cost of food and drink at the festival. Join the festivities in Bloor West Village this weekend with a cultural celebration of Ukrainian dance, music, and food in the west end! Nosh on Ukrainian street food while shopping the souvenir vendors and the Bloor West Village sidewalk. http://www.ukrainianfestival.com/index.htm
Corn Fest on St. Clair, September 15. 12pm-7pm. St. Clair West Parkette at St. Clair Ave. West and Prescott Ave, just west of Caledonia Rd. FREE (suggested donation to Heart & Stroke Foundation at the event). Presented by the St. Clair Gardens BIA, enjoy a fun Saturday out with a corn roast, free BBQ, silent auction, and more! http://www.stclairgardens-bia.com/cornfest2012.html
Vietnamese Lantern Festival, September 15. 1pm-7pm. 235 Queens Quay West at the Harbourfront Centre. FREE. Celebrate the histories and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival specifically through Vietnamese art, music, dance, and food at this special cultural festival. This event is meant to explore the festivities marking the end-of-summer harvest and beginnings of autumn from the perspective of the Vietnamese community. Enjoy a Moon Cake Tasting Booth where you can sample various different flavours (black bean, red bean, and lotus paste among others!) and see how moon cakes are made from scratch! http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/festivals.cfm?id=4332
World Café at the Harbourfront Centre, September 15. 1pm-9pm. 235 Queens Quay West at the Harbourfront Centre, Lakeside Terrace. Cost of food. Satisfy the tastebuds with Thai, Mexican, Caribbean, Indian, Chinese, vegetarian, or a mish-mash of everything. This week, vendors include Casa Manila, El Cilantro, Viv’s Jamaican, Coconut Grove, Nate’s Palate (Guyana), and many more. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4343
Korean Harvest Festival, September 15 – 16. 12pm-9:30pm on Saturday, 2pm-9pm on Sunday. 5100 Yonge Street at Mel Lastman Square. FREE; cost of food and drink at the event. Presented by the Korean Canadian Business Association of North Toronto, celebrate the historical, spiritual, and cultural traditions of the Korean Harvest this season with music, dance, a marketplace, and plenty of food! http://www.koreanharvestfest.com/index.php
Roncesvalles Polish Festival 2012, September 15 – 16. 11am-midnight on Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday. Street festival on Roncesvalles Ave. from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West. FREE; cost of food and drink on site. Party all weekend long in Toronto’s west end and Polish district! Roncesvalles (dubbed Little Poland or Little Polish by some!) will be hustling and bustling with dancing, entertainment, and lots and lots of Polish food including borscht, kielbasa, pierogies, and more! In its 7th year, the Roncesvalles festival showcases the depth and diversity of Polish culture. http://polishfestival.ca/
City Cider at Spadina Museum, September 16. 12pm-4pm. 250 Spadina Rd. at Spadina Museum. $5 for admission to the museum and to take part in event. FREE for children 12 or under. In partnership with Not Far From the Tree, celebrate the upcoming fall season with a special session on heritage apple picking methods and pressing apples for cider! http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/spadina-garden.htm
Fortune Cooking Festival – Street Food Spotlight at the Harbourfront Centre, September 16. 12pm-5pm. 235 Queens Quay West. FREE. Party it up with an Asian, global inspired street food festival! Carts, trucks, grills, griddles, and more – no matter what the apparatus, equipment, or mode of transportation, street food has captivated the hearts of foodies everywhere. Watch chefs create Asian street food delights reminiscent of night markets and street food from both rural and urban areas and tantalize the senses with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Asian street food. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4325
Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition at the Harbourfront Centre, September 16. 3pm-4:30pm. 235 Queens Quay West at the Brigantine Room at the Harbourfront Centre. FREE. Two Toronto chefs will go head to head and take on contemporary Asian cuisine at this culinary battle as part of the Fortune Cooking Festival! http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4326
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 16. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. Relax as you discover new breweries and a plethora of new snacks and nibbles! Learn the ins and outs of brewing, malts and stouts, and some of the province’s finest purveyors. This week, sip from Mill St. and nosh on food from Paulina’s Catering! http://thestop.org/event/16-sep-2012
World Café at the Harbourfront Centre, September 16. 12pm-7pm. 235 Queens Quay West at the Harbourfront Centre, Lakeside Terrace. Cost of food. Satisfy the tastebuds with Thai, Mexican, Caribbean, Indian, Chinese, vegetarian, or a mish-mash of everything. This week, vendors include One Love Vegetarian, El Cilantro, Viv’s Jamaican, Coconut Grove, Nate’s Palate (Guyana), and many more. http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/food.cfm?id=4343
Wine Tasting with Rosewood Winery – Bees, Mead, and Cheese at Le Dolci, September 20. 7pm-9pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $50 +HST/person. Le Dolci hosts more than just sweet treat decorating classes! Come for this honey, wine, and cheese tasting hosted by Le Dolci and Rosewood Estates. Learn about cheese and wine pairings with honey in the mix and enjoy samples, tastings, and an exclusive cocktail demo! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Good Food for All by The Stop Community Food Centre, September 22. 11am-3pm. 1900 Davenport Rd at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre (DPNC). FREE. Back for its 2nd year, the Good Food for All festival aims to bring neighbourhoods and communities together through healthy food. Watch a marching parade, take part as a judge at the community cook-off, sample delicious food from The Stop Kitchen, shop the Good Food Market, and so much more! This event is all about making healthy food accessible and discussing initiatives to bring good food for all. http://thestop.org/event/22-sep-2012
Brewer’s Backyard: Beers from Toronto’s Backyard at Evergreen Brick Works, September 23. 12pm-4pm. 550 Bayview Ave. at Koerner Gardens and Holcim Gallery. FREE admission, cost of food and drink on-site. $6 for beer, $6-$8 for food items from Bellwoods Brewery and Indie Alehouse. Brewer’s Backyard is EBW’s space to learn and try all things beer and at this particular event, the Backyard is celebrating homegrown talent! Enjoy two of Toronto’s newest breweries (Bellwoods Brewery and Indie Alehouse, both in the west end) and an special new beer brewed exclusively EBW’s event bursting with fruity flavour from Toronto fruit trees. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/cal/event/brewers-backyard-beers-from-Torontos-Backyard/
Traditional Afternoon Tea Session at Le Dolci, September 23. 12pm-2pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $35 +HST/person. It’s pinkies up at this special afternoon tea and sweets session at Le Dolci! If you love all things dessert and tea, this is for you. Inspired by designer designs and attire from the runways, this afternoon tea will include tea sandwiches, scones, tea, and cookies decorated in latest haute couture! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Canada’s Baking & Sweets Show, September 28-30. 11am-9pm on Friday, 10am-8pm on Saturday, 10am-6pm on Sunday. 6900 Airport Rd. at the International Centre in Mississauga. Tickets at the gate: $14 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), and children under 12 get in FREE. There is a $2 discount for tickets purchased online, as well as a 3-day pass for $30. Presented by Redpath, the nation’s sweetest most decadently indulgent show is back for another year! Enjoy everything baking and sweets in the form of cupcakes, ice cream, chocolate, bread, cookies, candies, cakes, and so much more! Watch demos, purchase tools, watch competitions, get bedazzled by celebrities like Anna Olson and Duff Goldman, and of course, sample baked goods and sweets to your heart’s content! http://canadasbakingandsweetsshow.com/ca
Cast Iron Chef Historic Cooking Workshop Series, September 30. 1pm-4pm. 67 Pottery Rd. at Todmorden Mills Historic Site. $20 +HST/adult, $15+HST/child. Turn back the clock at this special historic cooking workshop where you and others will get the chance to churn your own homemade butters with herbs from the garden, and enjoy them on homemade scones and biscuits straight from the historic hearth! http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm#todmorden
Gluten Free Expo Toronto: Canada’s Original & Largest Gluten Free Expo, September 30. 10am-5pm. 655 Dixon Rd. at the Double Tree by Hilton. Tickets are $12 at the door, $9 when purchased online. FREE for children 10 or under. Prices include HST and service fees. Experience the country’s premium gluten free expo right here in Toronto with workshops, seminars, and demos dedicated to gluten free living and cooking, sample gluten free food from over 100 exhibitors and vendors, shop the marketplace, and learn more about health issues impacting those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, as well as living a healthy, gluten free lifestyle. http://glutenfreeexpo.ca/on/toronto/
High Park Harvest Festival, September 30. 12pm-4:30pm. 11 Colbourne Lodge Drive at Colbourne Lodge Museum. FREE; pay-what-you-can for admission into museum. Great for the family, join others in a fall fest with food, apple cider, crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, and more! http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/featured-events.htm#colborne
Soupalicious Toronto at Wychwood Barns, September 30. 12pm-5pm. 601 Christie Street at Artscape Wychwood Barns. $10 +HST/person (admission price includes 10 soup tickets to try 10 different soups at the event!). In association with Plant a Row, Grow a Row, an organization devoted to garden and harvest sharing among neighbourhoods and communities, Soupalicious is back for another delicious year! Slurp your way through tons of warm soups, creamy soups, and cold soups made by some of the city’s top chefs and restaurants including Food Gypsy Lisa Kates, Cocoa Latte, Globe Bistro, Loic Gourmet, Le Papillon on the Park, and so many more! You don’t want to miss this culinary giant of an event! http://www.soupalicious.ca/
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 30. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. Relax as you discover new breweries and a plethora of new snacks and nibbles! Learn the ins and outs of brewing, malts and stouts, and some of the province’s finest purveyors. This week, nosh on food by Merguez House! Brewery TBA. http://thestop.org/event/30-sep-2012
Wine, Beer, and Spirits
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 9. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. This week, sip from Flying Monkeys and nosh on Hot Mess Hail! http://thestop.org/event/09-sep-2012
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 16. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. This week, sip from Mill St. and nosh on food from Paulina’s Catering! http://thestop.org/event/16-sep-2012
Wine Tasting with Rosewood Winery – Bees, Mead, and Cheese at Le Dolci, September 20. 7pm-9pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $50 +HST/person. Le Dolci hosts more than just sweet treat decorating classes! Come for this honey, wine, and cheese tasting hosted by Le Dolci and Rosewood Estates. Learn about cheese and wine pairings with honey in the mix and enjoy samples, tastings, and an exclusive cocktail demo! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Brewer’s Backyard: Beers from Toronto’s Backyard at Evergreen Brick Works, September 23. 12pm-4pm. 550 Bayview Ave. at Koerner Gardens and Holcim Gallery. FREE admission, cost of food and drink on-site. $6 for beer, $6-$8 for food items from Bellwoods Brewery and Indie Alehouse. Brewer’s Backyard is EBW’s space to learn and try all things beer and at this particular event, the Backyard is celebrating homegrown talent! Enjoy two of Toronto’s newest breweries (Bellwoods Brewery and Indie Alehouse, both in the west end) and an special new beer brewed exclusively EBW’s event bursting with fruity flavour from Toronto fruit trees. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/cal/event/brewers-backyard-beers-from-Torontos-Backyard/
The Stop’s Beer Garden, September 30. 1pm-5pm. 601 Christie St. at The Stop’s Green Barn in the Sheltered Garden at Artscape Wychwood Barns. FREE admission with beer and food tickets available for purchase on site at the event. Bid farewell to the summer season with The Stop’s series of outdoor beer and stout tasting events. This week, nosh on food by Merguez House! Brewery TBA. http://thestop.org/event/30-sep-2012
Cooking Classes, Demonstrations, and Seminars
Green Bites Cooking Workshops – Canning and Preserving at Evergreen Brick Works, September 6. 7pm-9pm. 550 Bayview Ave. $55/person for individual class; $225/person for any 5 classes; $450/person for any 10 classes. Green Bites workshops are back for another exciting round of seasonal classes! Join chefs, producers, farmers, and food experts for some hands-on cooking workshops that are sure to expand your breadth of food knowledge and technique. These cooking workshops will allow participants to explore tastes, flavours, and aromas while engaging in food issues that affect communities.
At this class, join Pat Crocker for an in-depth, informative session devoted to modern canning and preserving techniques. Learn about safe processing, recipes that involve water boiling techniques as well as pressure processing, integrating preserves into your daily diet and menus, proper canning and preserving equipment, and pickling! Enjoy chutney, beans and tomato sauce, and a country chicken dinner. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/food/green-bites#aug9
Introduction to Cake Decorating: Working With Fondant at Le Dolci, September 8. 1pm-4pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $129 +HST/person. Have you ever admired the professional artistry of cakes in shop windows or dreamed of being a professional cake decorator like Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes? Learn the tricks of the trade at Le Dolci’s introductory class as you decorate your very own 6” vanilla cake with professional cake decorating tools, fondant, sugar paste, colouring, gels, and more! Class participants will learn how to properly level, layer, and frost their cake while working with rolled fondant and sugar paste to create intricate designs and flowers. The best part? Taking your creation home, showing it off, and eating it. http://ledolci.com/class-schedule/
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Themed Introduction to Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 9. 4pm-6pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Lights, camera, frosting! The stars are in town and Le Dolci’s intro cupcake decorating class will get you “reel” red-carpet ready for a day of star-gazing and sweets eating. Get creative and decorate a dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes with frosting and fondant to make movie reels, popcorn bags, director clapboards and more to take home Use fondant, buttercream frosting, and special cutters and professional tools to create beautiful and delicious cupcakes worthy of an award! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Learn to Make Parisian Macarons at Le Dolci, September 13. 7pm-9pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Join Le Dolci’s team and other sweet tooths in this introductory class to macaron making heaven. Learn about macaron ingredients, how to properly mix macaron batter, piping techniques, and bake your very own delicate macaron shells along with mouthwatering fillings! http://ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Mummy/Daddy & Me Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 15. 10am-12pm noon. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST per mummy/daddy & child pair. Just because the kids are back to school, doesn’t mean playtime has to stop! Join other mums and dads at this kid-friendly cupcake decorating class meant for parents who want to do something fun and creative (and very tasty!) with their little ones. Use tools and cupcake decorations like fondant, frosting, candies, and other confections to create one dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes to take home! Decorate your cupcakes to look like animals, flowers, food, and anything else your heart desires! http://ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Introduction to Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 16. 12pm-2pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Get the creative juices and sweet teeth going as you decorate a dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes to take home among like-minded icing sugar queens and kings! Use fondant, buttercream frosting, and special cutters and professional tools to create flowers, animals, swirls, and whatever your heart desires! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Fishmongering 101 at Hooked Inc., September 19. 7:30pm-9:30pm. 888 Queen Street East, east of Broadview Ave. $65 +HST/person. Learn all about fish cooking techniques, sustainable fishing practices, and fish recipes at Hooked Inc.’s indepth classes! At this class, learn the basics so you can be the hostess with the mostess at your next entertaining event! You will take home key skills that will impress everyone in your family and circle of friends. Learn how to swiftly filet a fish, how to properly pan-fry fish, and how to make accompanying sauces for them. http://www.hookedinc.ca/HOOKEDinc/Classes.html
Green Bites Cooking Workshops –Preserving the Harvest at Evergreen Brick Works, September 20. 7pm-9pm. 550 Bayview Ave. $55/person for individual class; $225/person for any 5 classes; $450/person for any 10 classes. Green Bites workshops are back for another exciting round of seasonal classes! Join chefs, producers, farmers, and food experts for some hands-on cooking workshops that are sure to expand your breadth of food knowledge and technique. These cooking workshops will allow participants to explore tastes, flavours, and aromas while engaging in food issues that affect communities.
At this class, join Joel MacCharles for a fun fall session on preserving food for and during the comfort season. Explore preserving techniques using market fresh produce and enjoy a tasting and information session. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/food/green-bites#sept20
Introduction to Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 22. 2pm-4pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Get the creative juices and sweet teeth going as you decorate a dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes to take home among like-minded icing sugar queens and kings! Use fondant, buttercream frosting, and special cutters and professional tools to create flowers, animals, swirls, and whatever your heart desires! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Learn to Make Parisian Macarons at Le Dolci, September 25. 7pm-9pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Join Le Dolci’s team and other sweet tooths in this introductory class to macaron making heaven. Learn about macaron ingredients, how to properly mix macaron batter, piping techniques, and bake your very own delicate macaron shells along with mouthwatering fillings! http://ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Cook and Eat Lebanese with Chef Ramza at Le Dolci, September 27. 6pm-9pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $129 +HST/person. One of Le Dolci’s many new foodie delights and offerings! More info to be provided shortly. http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Mummy/Daddy & Me Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 29. 10am-12pm noon. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST per mummy/daddy & child pair. Just because the kids are back to school, doesn’t mean playtime has to stop! Join other mums and dads at this kid-friendly cupcake decorating class meant for parents who want to do something fun and creative (and very tasty!) with their little ones. Use tools and cupcake decorations like fondant, frosting, candies, and other confections to create one dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes to take home! Decorate your cupcakes to look like animals, flowers, food, and anything else your heart desires! http://ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Introduction to Cupcake Decorating at Le Dolci, September 29. 2pm-4pm. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Get the creative juices and sweet teeth going as you decorate a dozen delicious vanilla cupcakes to take home among like-minded icing sugar queens and kings! Use fondant, buttercream frosting, and special cutters and professional tools to create flowers, animals, swirls, and whatever your heart desires! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Learn to Make Cake Pops at Le Dolci, September 30. 10am-12 pm noon. 1006 Dundas Street West. $80 +HST/person. Celebrate fall with cake pops! Use moist, delicious balls of cake and frosting to make fun, colourful cake pops using melted candy melts, sprinkles, icing, and more! Dunk and sprinkle your cake pops to your heart’s content and take home a dozen beautiful cake pops to devour after class! http://www.ledolci.com/class-schedule/
Thanks to Debra Wong from Ate By Ate for compiling the event listings for Toronto
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What a great list! I love that your blog is centred entirely around food — Toronto has such a varied selection of restaurants and local foods to enjoy. I’ve already marked my calendar for Brewer’s Backyard.