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Toronto Food Events: Taste of the Danforth, JerkFest, BaconFest, Twilight Tuesdays, Feast of St. Lawrence

Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

THIS WEEK

  • Taste of the Danforth starts today, August 5, and runs until Sunday, August 7. Now in its 23rd year, the annual Greektown takeover promises lots of food and live performances.
  • JerkFest is on this weekend at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. The event highlights Caribbean cuisine and culture.
  • It's BaconFest at the Leslieville Farmers' Market this Sunday, August 7. It takes place at Jonathan Ashbridge Park and features bacon-filled dishes from vendors vying for the coveted Golden Spatula.
  • The Drake One Fifty's Twilight Tuesdays Night Market is back from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday in August. The mini market kicks off on Tuesday, August 9 at the York Street Parkette and will feature food and drinks from Drake chefs Ted Corrado and Jon Pong as well as a rotating cast of restaurants including Pizzeria Libretto, Momofuku, Gabardine, Richmond Station and Thoroughbred.

UPCOMING

  • The St. Lawrence Market BIA presents its first annual Feast of St. Lawrence Festival next weekend, and while there's programming happening throughout the weekend, Saturday looks like the real draw.
  • Tickets are on sale now for Pintxos Toronto happening Sunday, August 14 at the Liberty Market Building.

Know of a Toronto food event coming up? Email liora@blogto.com


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