The annual rock and roll themed event, Brewers Plate 2017, returns to Toronto on May 4th from 6 pm to 11 pm. The event will take place at the Corus Quay Building (25 Dockside Drive) in support of War Child Canada.

The event is to help War Child Canada raise money to support children and families around the world. All of the  restaurants and Ontario brewers involved in this charitable event has graciously donated their time and materials to create a wonderful night for attendees. The indulgent food event features an array of craft beer and unlimited sampling of local dishes. 

"We are thrilled to mark the 10th anniversary of the Brewers Plate with our most exciting and diverse roster of brewers, restaurants and Chefs ever," said Les Murray, President of Beerlicious Inc., “sampling great food and beer while having a great time in support of such a worthwhile partner in War Child Canada makes this event a must attend."

Last year's event raised $9,200 in support of War Child Canada to help children in war-affected communities reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. They hope to do the same this year! 

The Brewers Plate 2017 is proud to present its curated list of brewers, restaurants and Chefs including:

Restaurants

Palais Royale

Trattoria Nervosa

Le Dolci Toronto

Heirloom Toronto

Ted’s World Famous BBQ

Hangry Catering Co.

Tundra Restaurant & Bar

Globe Bistro

Cheese Boutique

Mangia & Bevi

Beaus All Natural Brewing

ChocoSol

Brewers

Old Tomorrow Beer

The Collingwood Brewery

All or Nothing Brewhouse

Station Cold Brew Coffee Co.

Henderson Brewing Co.  Walter Craft Caesar

Beaus All Natural Brewing

Sawdust City Brewing Co.

Great Lakes Brewery

Muskoka Brewery

MacKinnon Brothers Brewing

Steam Whistle Brewing

Tickets to the Brewers Plate 2017 are now on sale through www.BrewersPlateToronto.org and start at $90 each + taxes and fees. New for this year: Brewers Plate 2017 is offering an Entourage 5 Pack, valued at $400 + taxes and fees, so if attendees are planning on bringing friends this may be the ticket pack for them. They'll be able to see savings of $10 per ticket with this package. They can also try their luck at winning tickets in the coming weeks by tuning in to Brewers Plate's fantastic partners at Q107 and 102.1 the Edge.

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The 3rd Annual Destination Thailand Event will be taking place at Yonge-Dundas Square on September 10, 2016. The all-day event will be showcasing sensational performances (Muay Thai & Thai dances), hands-on activities (Thai massage & crafts), and vibrant Thai cuisine. It is the largest Thai festival in Canada, and will be hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy who are based in Ottawa. The event aims to provide an ideal opportunity to discover the culture of Thailand right in the heart of downtown Toronto.  



I had the pleasure of being invited by Rey (@eatnmingle) to the media preview of the upcoming Destination Thailand cultural food festival. The media preview took place at the Thai Trade Centre at 31 Gloucester Street in Toronto. The center is currently not open to the public, so it was an honor that they opened it for us to attend the preview. 

Date: September 10, 2016
Venue: Yonge and Dundas Square, Toronto
Hours: 11 am to 8 pm
Admission: FREE (rain or shine)

 

The Royal Thai Embassy also runs a certification program called "Thai Select", where they reward the authenticity of the Thai foods prepared in restaurants. The designation identifies restaurants that are 60 percent authentic Thai foods, employ the same or similar cooking methods used in Thailand, and import ingredients from Thailand. There is a total of 88 Thai Select restaurants bestowed in Canada; a certification of truly authentic Thai cuisine. 8 of them are participating at this year's Destination Thailand 2016.

Bangkok Garden
Pai Toronto
Golden Thai
Linda Modern Thai
Soi Thai
Thai Noodle
Patchmon's Thai Dessert
Stratford Thai Cuisine 



During the media preview, we learned a lot about the upcoming Destination Thailand 2016, what Thai Select is all about, and were treated to an assortment of Thai dishes that will be available at the event on September 10th. It was also a pleasure meeting Daovipa Leekumjohn (Minister Counsellor) and Nuit Regular (Thai Select Ambassador) who are pictured below. Both women were passionate and enthusiastic when talking about the food and culture of Thailand. 



As previously mentioned, we were given the opportunity to taste test a variety of authentic Thai dishes. Thai cuisine embodies a lot of flavors and textures, and the dishes from the Thai Select restaurants clearly demonstrate what Thai food is all about. Some of the dishes just harmoniously blend spicy and sweet/sour flavors together. Overall, it was nice trying dishes other than Pad Thai, which is my usual order at most Thai restaurants.

Toasted Cashew Chicken - with Thai spice from Bangkok Garden

 

Rice -  toasted cashew chicken, vegetarian emerald curry from Bangkok Garden



Moo Nam Tok - Thai style grilled pork jowl in sour and spicy sauce from from Pai Northern Kitchen



 Gai Ping - grilled chicken thigh with tamarind, fish sauce, lime juice and roasted rice from Pai Northern Kitchen



 Moo Nam Tok | North Eastern Thai style grilled pork jowl in a sweet & sour tamarind sauce | Gai Ping - grilled chicken skewer, tamarind, fish sauce, lime juice from Pai Northern Kitchen

 

Golden Thai Tempeh & Tofu Satay - with peanut sauce from Golden Thai



Massaman Lamb Curry - with rice from Golden Thai

 

 Lemongrass Chicken - with Sang Gua & homemade sriracha from Linda Modern Thai

 

  Modern Beef Salad - with palm sugar syrup, mint, pickled onions from Linda Modern Thai

 


 Khao Kha Moo - pork hock stewed in soy-based broth, star anise, cinnamon, cilantro root, garlic, white peppercorns, jasmine rice, blanched gai lan, pickled mustard greens, hard-boiled egg, chilli vinegar sauce from Soi Thai


 Kha-Nhom Chun - coconut layer cake from Patchmon’s Thai Desserts & More



Sweet Tapioca with Coconut Cream , Thai Flower-Shaped Cookies, Pineapple Cookies, Thai Spicy Pork Cookies from Patchmon’s Thai Desserts & More

 


Ta-Goe -  pandanus leaf wrapped around young coconut meat, coconut cream, sweet corn, tapioca pearls and Kha-Tuu - steamed, sundried, pan-fried rice, coconut from Patchmon’s Thai Desserts & More

Destination Thailand 2016 Passport

Thank you to both Rey (@eatnmingle) and the Royal Thai Embassy for having me at the media preview. It was a wonderfully planned event with lots of delicious eats, and rather informative.

Mark your calendars everyone! The Feast of St. Lawrence will be happening this upcoming weekend. The event kicks off with an amazing fine dining event on August 12th at 6:30 pm. Over 100 guests will be seated outdoors on Front Street (between Scott and Church Street) and served a sumptuous 5-course dinner prepared by chefs from some of the top restaurants in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood including Biff's BIstro, Hawthorne Food & Drink, The Hot House Restaurant, Omni KIng Edward Hotel, Pearl Diver, The Sultan's Tent and Woods.

The Feast of St. Lawrence's Dinner Under the Stars on Friday, August 12th, begins with an hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer reception at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to our charitable partner, FoodShare. The ticketed event is $200 per person, and please note that food substitution is not possible. Tickets can be purchase here at http://www.feastofstlawrence.ca/tickets. 

The celebration continues with a two days event (Saturday and Sunday) to celebrate the rich, authentic, and delicious history of Old Town Toronto. Attendance is free to the Saturday and Sunday portions of the Feast of St. Lawrence.

Friday, August 12: Dinner Under The Stars

A special ticketed sit down dinner served outside on Front Street with a menu provided by some of the top restaurants in the area and an 18-piece jazz band. A portion of ticket sales goes to FoodShare.

Saturday, August 13th: Market Street Celebration

Explore the world famous St. Lawrence Market, shop for fresh-from-the-farm produce, then enjoy great food and fun on Market Street and the restaurant patios.

Sunday, August 14th: Family Day at St. James Park

Families and kids are the focus in St. James Park with free activities including a puppet show, fun games and family yoga, face painting, a button booth and lessons for kids about healthy eating.

For more information on the Feast of St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.feastofstlawrence.ca/.

Hope to see you all there =)

Taste of Toronto is returning for its third year on June 23, 2016. The four-day celebration (June 23-26) will be held at the Garrison Common at Fort York at 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON. This year's event estimates to host an upward of 20,000 visitors, and promises to be a delightful food event. It is the place to be, especially if you're a hardcore foodie as there will be plenty of acclaimed chefs, top local restaurants, and over 70 exhibitors on site. Aside from the great food, there will be live demonstrations on the Taste Theatre stage, interactive Metro Master Classes, and sampling stations.



BUY TICKETS at http://tasteoftoronto.com/buy-tickets/

Earlier last week, they announced that celebrity chef Chuck Hughes and Toronto restaurateur Anthony Rose are set to participate in the city's hottest food festival. There is also a great line-up of local chefs who will be present at the Taste of Toronto. You can check out the list at http://tasteoftoronto.com/chef-line-up/. What a great line up!

Additionally, there are some new restaurants that will be attending this year's Taste of Toronto including Alo, Piana Piano, Antler, Miku, Kanpai, Carver, and Mamakas.

LOCATION:

Garrison Common at Fort York at 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON

SHOW HOURS:

Thursday June 23, 2016
Evening Session – 5:30PM – 10:00PM

Friday June 24, 2016
Afternoon Session – 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Evening Session – 5:30PM – 10:00PM

Saturday June 25, 2016
Afternoon Session – 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Evening Session – 5:30PM – 10:00PM

Sunday June 26, 2016
Afternoon Session – 12:00PM – 5:00PM

NOTE* Tickets grant you access to one session of your choice

** Photo Credit: George Pimentel **

Social Media:

Hashtag: #TasteofToronto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tasteoftoronto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasteoftoronto/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tasteoftoronto
Website: http://tasteoftoronto.com/

The Carbon Bar will host Hero Ribs, an event aimed to help improve the lives of thousands of children SickKids cares for on Sunday, April 17^th at noon. Guests will enjoy St. Louis cut pork ribs and delicious sides accompanied with a cold pint with friends and family for $25.

All proceeds from Hero Ribs will go to Sick Kids Hospital in support of the Pfaff Porsche Hero Ride presented by RBC; a 250 km round trip bike ride to Collingwood June 4^th and 5^th.

Visit http://thecarbonbar.ca for more details.

Urban Bonfire specializes in barbecues, grill accessories, kitchen tools and ingredients. All of their items are available for purchase online, and they ship everywhere in Canada. 

Looking through their catalog, the following gift sets caught my eye. 

During the holidays, Urban Bonfire has put together a great list of gift items including 15 sets at different price range, with a combination of tools, spices, accessories, grills and pans. These BBQ gift sets are perfect year-round, and perfect gifts for those who love to grill and barbecue.

For more information, check out http://urbanbonfire.com/.

What is better than a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme? How about another FREE dozen Original Glazed doughnuts to go with the first purchase? That's right, Krispy Kreme's popular Day of the Dozens (12-12) event is back, and occurring this Saturday, December 12, 2015 from open to close. Join in on the fun that day commemorating the Day of the Dozens event at any of the participating Krispy Kreme Canada locations. 

Quebec City – 1560 LeBourgneuf Blvd.

Consumers are encouraged to show the following coupon (either print or show on phone) when purchasing in store on the 12th.


 The Day of the Dozens event first began on December 12, 2012, and has continued to be an annual event to this day. It's $9.75 a dozen, so the deal is super sweet! 

Additionally, I was gifted with two dozens donuts from Krispy Kreme yesterday, which I helped myself to a few. I can't really choose a favorite, as I thoroughly enjoyed both the Original Glazed, and Red Velvet donuts equally. I really liked the donuts from Krispy Kreme, as they are super soft, and sweet. Plus, the holiday season donuts are super cute, especially the Santa's belly one that is filled with chocolate, and dressed in red and chocolate icing.


 Day of the Doughnuts Event (held on Dec 2, 2015)


** All photography from the event are courtesy of Krispy Kreme & EGPR **