Jennifer Schembri

5 days ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Jennifer Schembri

In Toronto, butter tarts hold a special place in the hearts — and taste buds — of its residents. And now a highly anticipated butter tart festival is set to arrive at a location less than two hours away from the city!Set to make a sweet return this June, Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is the province’s original and largest celebration of this iconic Canadian pastry. Taking over Midland’s downtown core and waterfront, the event will play host to more than 200 vendors and food trucks.

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Jennifer Schembri

Portugal is known for its delicious cuisine — from fresh seafood to spicy Piri Piri chicken — but topping the list are its iconic custard tarts: pastéis de nata. These mouthwatering desserts, with their caramelized tops and creamy custard centres, have been a favourite among sweet lovers for over 200 years. And there’s no better time to celebrate them than in June, which is officially Portuguese Heritage Month in Canada.

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Jennifer Schembri

Post City’s tasting chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular put ribs, brisket and more from Beach Hill Smokehouse, Cherry Street Bar-B-Que and Smoque N’ Bones to the test, because this Father’s Day, dads deserve the best southern barbecue in town. The brisket from Cherry Street Bar-B-Que was the clear favourite — juicy, tender and packed with flavour. It had just the right amount of fat for richness without being overwhelming, leaving both chefs seriously impressed.

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Jennifer Schembri

On June 22,  Schmaltz Appetizing — the pint-sized deli-slash-bagel shop from Toronto’s very own Anthony Rose — is hosting a one-night-only face-off between two cured meat legends: Dunn’s Famous Smoked Meat from Montreal, and Rose & Sons’ house pastrami. The rules are simple: Two sandwiches enter. You eat both (or don’t). You judge (or don’t) and just enjoy both of them.

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Jennifer Schembri

Toronto’s Financial District is about to welcome a delicious new dining destination thanks to Convivium, a three-storey restaurant, cocktail bar and event space opening soon at 83 Yonge Street. Housed inside a landmark 1857 heritage building, this Euro-inspired spot plans to serve seasonally driven food, pour old-world wines and host everything from art shows to (very fancy) dinner parties. The name Convivium might sound like something you’d chant at a Roman feast — which is basically the vibe.