It’s that time of year again when people flock to my neighborhood in droves for tasty Greek food, music and cultural experiences. Yes … it’s time for the Taste Of the Danforth – one of the city of Toronto’s biggest street festivals.
The festival, which started yesterday at 6 p.m. and ends on Sunday at midnight is just blocks from my home. It’s nice to have such a big – mostly free – event so close to my home. Luckily we live far enough away that we hear little noise from the Million or more people that attend the Taste of the Danforth each year.
I wasn’t feeling so hot today … to tell the truth I’ve felt pretty awful for a couple of weeks straight now (thanks Crohn’s!) so as much as I wanted to attend the Taste of the Danforth I just couldn’t. Perhaps I’ll feel more up to going tomorrow, however I’ll have to battle the heat tomorrow as it’s supposed to reach 32 c with high humidity so it will feel like it’s over 40 Celsius (104 f)!
Even though I haven’t gone to the street festival yet this year I’ve still had a taste. My husband was out early this evening with his sister and brother in law who’d come into Toronto to see a Blue Jay’s baseball game. He met up with them downtown for drinks and as he was coming back home by subway I suggested that he stop off on the Danforth on his way home (two blocks from the subway station he got off at) and pick us up some food.
So he brought home 2 Gyros (mixed meat sandwich wrapped in pita), Spanokopita (spinach pie/filo pastry), Baclova (very sweet dessert) and one chicken souvlaki stick. Just a taste of everything. Delicious!
Our dog got so excite at the smell of the food when he came home that she started jumping around and almost knocked over the tv stand. Lucky for us it only teetered a bit before settling.
If I do feel well enough to go to the Taste of the Danforth tomorrow I might try some of the other types of food available. People probably think that it’s mainly Greek or mediteranian food that you can get there, but you can get Thai, Indian, Sushi, Mexican, Spanish …. just about everything. After all, the Danforth is one of the most multicultural areas of the city – so why not experiment and try new foods?
If you are in the Toronto are this evening or on Sunday I strongly suggest that you stop by the Taste of the Danforth festival (on Danforth Avenue from Broadview to Jones). You’ll love the experience!
Crohn’s is terrible. My good friend has it. Sorry to hear. Gyros are great though! take care
Thanks for the timely reminder about local festivals. I have not attended any this summer – and we have several. I need to quit working so much and get out there. Okay, you’ve inspired me to at the very least make sure I get to the festival in Wyoming on Labor Day weekend. Thanks for spurring me on!
Summer is really a great time to join festivals. Sounds like you had a lot of fun
Gyros is great, I agree.
My sister has crohn’s disease probably because our last name is Krohn-:} Don’t blame it on us! My heart goes out to you.
Oh, how awful you weren’t feeling well for such a YUMMY festival! I hope you’re better now!
I LOVE Gyro’s and you conjured an instant craving with this post!
In New York City, there is an Italian Festival every year… (Almost as good 😉 ) with very authentic type foods and vendors (just in case you like to travel for delectable food-stuffs!). My FAVORITE is the Gnocchi! Ooooooooooooh this SCRUMPTIOUS little pasta STUFFED with potato bits and Dreddged in authentic Italiano sauce is just to DIE for 4!
Excuse me while I go raid the fridge!!
Summer is great time for festivals. My favourite is festival in Slovakia.