This September, the 5th Annual Etobicoke Ribfest X returns to Colonel Samuel Smith Park, bringing three days of award-winning barbecue, live music, family entertainment and community programming to the Etobicoke waterfront.
Produced by Ontario Festival Group, this 3 day rib fiesta will serve a mouthwatering selection of smoked ribs, tender pulled pork, juicy brisket, barbecue…
Food and Drink
Explores the flavours, people, food spots, and culinary culture shaping Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
From new restaurant openings and chef-driven concepts to neighbourhood cafés, cocktail programs, cultural cuisines, and food festivals, we spotlight what’s worth eating and drinking
This weekend, Oatly is celebrating the arrival of its new ready-to-drink Oat Drink Matcha with a free, immersive two-day pop-up at 45 Ossington Avenue in Toronto.
Taking place on September 12th and 13th, the Oatly Matcha-tality Suite will transform the Ossington venue into an entirely green, slightly glamorous and delightfully absurd hotel-inspired world dedicated to…
This weekend, Toronto is invited to explore the flavours and rhythms of the African and Latin diasporas at Taste of Culture: Travel the Diaspora, taking place at Stackt Market on September 6th.
Hosted by Jonah Events, the family-friendly cultural marketplace will bring together food, music, shopping and interactive experiences representing Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America…
This August, a new neighbourhood restaurant, Baba, will open at 3204 Yonge Street, just steps from Yonge and Lawrence.
The new Lawrence Park concept will operate as a relaxed café during the day before transforming into a lively evening snack bar, serving coffee and brunch by day and cocktails, skewers and shareable plates at night.…
This September, Toronto’s ultimate gathering for cake lovers returns as Cake Picnic Toronto takes over downtown Toronto on September 19th.
Organized by Le Dolci Culinary School, Cake Picnic will bring together hundreds of cakes and baking enthusiasts for a morning dedicated to sharing, tasting, and celebrating all things cake.
There’s one Baked-in rule: every guest…
On August 19th, a longtime destination for cocktails, fresh oysters and celebratory bottles of bubbly in Toronto’s Entertainment District will reopen under a new identity.
Formerly known as Coffee Oysters Champagne, the space will become hotel à toi, a boutique hotel-inspired lobby bar designed to offer guests a sense of warmth, discovery and escape in…
This year, the Mississauga Hong Kong Festival returns for its second edition, bringing two days of food, culture, sports, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage to the Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre Sportsplex.
Taking place on August 15th and 16th, the festival will feature authentic Hong Kong cuisine from…
Shinji, a modern Japanese steakhouse, has officially opened its doors at 333 Bay Street in Toronto’s Financial District.
Created by Harlo Entertainment, the restaurant offers a contemporary interpretation of Japanese dining, bringing together premium ingredients, meticulous craftsmanship, thoughtful hospitality, and a strong sense of occasion.
Designed for celebratory dinners, business gatherings, and long evenings shared…
Canada’s largest celebration of Indonesian food and culture returns to Toronto on July 18th, transforming Sankofa Square into a vibrant showcase of food, music, performance, and cultural traditions.
This one-day festival will offer visitors an immersive introduction to the flavours, artistry, and cultural traditions that reflect Indonesia’s rich and diverse heritage.
Food will be at…
This July, one of Canada’s largest cultural festivals, Taste of Vietnam, returns to the iconic Nathan Phillips Square for three unforgettable days of food, culture, music, art, and community.
Taking place from July 16th to 18th, Taste of Vietnam 2026 will bring the heart of Vietnamese culture to downtown Toronto with authentic cuisine, live entertainment,…