Cuisine of Toronto
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Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is generally considered to be the most multicultural in the country. This unique cosmopolitan atmosphere is reflected in the cuisine of Toronto, as many world cuisines are represented in the city. Ethnic cuisine can be found in the various neighbourhoods of Toronto. For example, authentic Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine are found in Chinatown (there are actually at least six distinct Chinatowns in the Greater Toronto Area) while Greek cuisine can be found on The Danforth.
Neighbourhoods with prominent ethnic food
- Chinatown - Chinese and Vietnamese food
- Kensington Market - Latin American and others
- Little Italy and St. Clair West - Italian
- Little India - East Indian, Pakistani
- Little Korea - Korean
- Little Portugal - Portuguese
- The Danforth - Greek
- Thorncliffe Park
Street food
Hot dogs and pre-cooked sausages are virtually the only kind of street food allowed [by law]. These types of hot dogs are often referred to as 'street meat' by locals, and are normally flame-grilled. The law sets extremely high (almost unachievable) requirements for street food vendors. There are food trucks parked in front of Toronto City Hall that sell French fries, and food trucks on the University of Toronto campus that offer Chinese food. In the summer months, ice cream is sold from vendors on bicycles while ice cream trucks ply the city streets.Breweries in Toronto
While there are several breweries in the city, the surronding region features many wineries.- Amsterdam Brewing Company
- Magnotta Brewery Limited
- Mill Street Brewery
- Steam Whistle Brewing
- The Granite Brewery
Chefs
Famous chefs from or based in Toronto:Notes
The only food of note to have been invented in Toronto is Pablum, a pre-cooked cereal for infants, developed at the Hospital for Sick Children in the 1930s.See also
External links
- [Restaurant.ca] - Lists and reviews of Canadian restaurants by city, neighbourhood, and cuisine.
- [The Dominion Home Cookbook] - A recipe book published in Toronto in 1868. Pages are available in PDF format.
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