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Toronto\u2019s most revered restaurants and chefs will gather again for the third annual\u00a0Taste of Toronto, this June 23 \u2013 26. Expanding to Garrison Common at Fort York for four days, the festival will keep food lovers busy with hands-on master classes, live demonstrations, a marketplace, and of course, fueling their taste buds with the finest flavours and cuisine that Toronto has to offer.<\/p>\n

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The second annual Taste of Toronto drew more than 22,000 foodies and notable guests, who altogether enjoyed over 60,000 dishes, with celebrity chef appearances by\u00a0Iron Chef<\/em>\u00a0and Michelin-starred wonder\u00a0Masaharu Morimoto, Michelin-starred chef\u00a0Alvin Leung\u00a0and\u00a0Michael Bonacini\u00a0of Oliver & Bonacini. Continuing to grow on its success, this year\u2019s event will welcome new chefs alongside returning favourites, as well as more than 70 exhibitors in the vendor marketplace, plus new programs and activations to ignite every guest\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the only Taste festival in North America, Taste of Toronto continues to be a powerhouse event that highlights the city\u2019s impressive food scene,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Heidi Ladell, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Culinary.\u00a0\u201cThis year we\u2019re expanding on the success of previous festivals to strengthen and diversify Toronto\u2019s food community. Stay tuned for more exciting programs this year and mark your calendars for an unforgettable and delicious weekend!\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to a part of Taste of Toronto again \u2013 it\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year!\u201d\u00a0<\/em>said\u00a0Carl Heinrich\u00a0of Richmond Station. \u201cWith an incredible list of talented chefs lined up for this year, Taste of Toronto is the event of the summer for interacting with people who have a genuine passion for all things food; from the chefs themselves, the growers and artisanal producers behind the ingredients, to the notable players in the industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Joining this year\u2019s lineup is Kazuya Matsuoka of\u00a0Miku Toronto<\/a>\u00a0introducing the signature flavour and aroma of Aburi Sushi to Toronto, David Lee of the recently renovated\u00a0Nota Bene<\/a>\u00a0and Chris Kalisperas of elegant Greek taverna\u00a0Mamakas<\/a>. Fan-favourite Victor Barry will showcase his new Italian restaurant,\u00a0Piano Piano<\/a>, and Rob Bragagnolo is back with his recently opened sandwich shop\u00a0Carver<\/a>. Also returning to Taste of Toronto 2016 are Mark McEwan of\u00a0McEwan Group<\/a>, Carl Heinrich of\u00a0Richmond Station<\/a>, Ted Corrado of\u00a0The Drake Hotel<\/a>,\u00a0Drake Devonshire<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Drake One Fifty<\/a>, Elia Herrera of\u00a0El Caballito Tequila y Tacos<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Los Colibris<\/a>\u00a0and Adrian Niman of\u00a0Rasa<\/a>. Each pop-up restaurant will offer three signature dishes to festival-goers.<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale April 5, with early bird pricing available. General tickets start at $19, youth under 12 are free, and youth 12 to 17 are $10. VIP and AMEX ticket packages are also available. With an exciting festival ahead, more talented chefs and restaurants, plus new and exciting programming, will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information on Taste of Toronto, visit\u00a0tasteoftoronto.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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