This weekend Toronto
celebrated its annual Taste of the Danforth, a Greek themed festival that is on
the Danforth (a street that is mostly populated by the Greek community). This year the Taste of the Danforth was
sponsored by Pilaros and ran from August 6th to 8th 2010. Every year this festival attracts thousands
of people to come and enjoy Greek culture by listening to live music and
enjoying delicious food. With every year
this festival has grown and has become more diverse by including other cultures
as well such Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Americana (hamburgers), Italian, and
others.
My favorite part of
the Taste of the Danforth with no surprise is the food. My mouth always waters when I think of the
day I will finally be able to eat a chicken souvlaki on a pita with tomatoes,
onions, and extra tzatziki (you lika da juice?). Other delicious foods to try out as well are
the gyros, calamari, Spanish paella, fresh oysters, and ribs (the list can go
on and on). For desert you must try the baklava,
Galactoboureko, Karidopitta, and then wash it all
down with freshly made lemonade.
As for the price of
most foods, they’re pretty average not too expensive but also not a great
deal. Almost all souvlaki pitas were
around $5, meat on a stick was $3, pop cans a $1, and corn on the cob $3. A couple of hours roaming around the Danforth
and eating can really burn a hole in your wallet. Still the chance to enjoy a beautiful
summer’s day in Toronto while eating amazing food and enjoying such a peaceful
and friendly atmosphere is worth every penny.
This is the reason why I keep coming back every year.
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