Summerlicious is almost here! The lineup for this annual food festival was announced less than a week ago and reservations are going to fill up quickly. Summerlicious features more than two hundred restaurants offering three-course lunch and dinner menus at ridiculously low prices. From July 3-26 grab yourself something to eat and attend some awesome events. Summerlicious is more about food it’s an experience.
This year’s event includes a bunch of first time newcomers like Nuit Social, Thoroughbred, Peter Pan and Mata Petisco Bar.
Here are a few places that are going to fill quickly and you might want to put in your RVSP as soon as possible!
Cluny
Cluny screams modern French. Wine bottles are displayed all over and the decor of this place will take your breath away! The bistro is large and filled with hand crafted details from top to bottom. Cluny’s has lunch for $23 and dinner for $35. You might want to try the blueberry sorbet or the yellow tomato gazpacho. Check out their menu and RSVP now!
Splendido
Expect this place to fill up very quickly it has posh dishes like foie gras parfaits and salmon sashimi. There’s a reason this place is named one of Toronto’s top restaurants. Most of their ingredients are local. Grab dinner for $45 and check out the menu.
The Fifth Grill & Terrace
The Fifth & Grill Terrace is a rustic rooftop dinning experience that will elevate more than your taste buds. This French inspired steakhouse is located in downtown Toronto. Dinner is offered for $45 and you can check out the menu here. You might want to get the summer salad or grass fed beef tenderloin. Whatever you have a taste for just reserve your spot now!
Canoe
Canoe is known for being a hot spot and one of Canada’s best restaurants. It’s unqiue location offers a crazy nice view of the city and Lake Ontario. If you’re in the mood for contemporary Canadian food this is your place. Grab lunch for $28 and dinner for $45. Check out the menu here.
With Toronto hosting the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, Summerlicious featuring its first culinary event series sounded like a no brainer. Here are some of the awesome culinary events to check out:
International Brunch Buffet
Windsor Arms Hotel
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Get a special international themed brunch including beef and cheese empanadas, fish tacos, jerk chicken, and arepas. Also check out a non traditional omelette station to die for. Tickets for this are $65 and you’re going to want to check this out. Every Sunday guests experience a cocktail from a different country.
A Culinary Celebration of Canada
Casa Loma
July 4, 5, 11,12
Stroll through the gardens and enjoy Canadian dishes from local Ontario products. Dishes like Bison Sliders, Ontario maple syrup and waffles are on the menu. Also explore the castle while you’re there. Check out the event here and grab a ticket for $35 before they’re gone.
A Dinner in Peru
Malaparte
July 8, 6
This two day event focuses all on Peru. Sip on a pisco cocktail and enjoy ceviche and canapés. The menu includes delicious flavors and family style Peruvian dinner. Tickets are $75 and going to be worth every bite.
41
Palais Royale
July 9, 6
41 is a unique eating experience with 41 flavors. Enjoy a great game of identifying the food, sport or cultural item on display that represents each of the 41 countries and you could win a prize. Tickets are $90 and this is going to be a Summerlicious event for the books.
Tapas in Parkdale
The Tempered Room
July 17
This one day event will have your taste buds thanking you. Chefs Scott Vivian and Chef Bertrand Alépée create a wonderful team. The menu includes hors d’oeuveres and sweet creations for the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The one day event is $45 and you can nab your tickets here.
Summerlicious will have your taste buds screaming for more. Come July 27th you’ll be wanting more and wondering why you didn’t try everything. Summerlicious will sure leave you with some new favorite chefs and restaurants in Toronto. Check out the entire list of all the restaurants participating here.
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