TORONTO

KENSINGTON MARKET

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diy food tour

Kensington Market (photo credit @kensingtonmarketbia)

Kensington Market (photo credit @kensingtonmarketbia)

Kensington Market (photo credit @kensingtonmarketbia)

Introduction

Official name: Kensington Market – a unique, multicultural, open-air food and clothing market, neighbourhood in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Border streets: College St. on the north, Spadina Ave. on the east, Dundas St. W. to the south, and Bathurst St. to the west
National Historic Site of Canada designation: 2006
Notes: The 10 most common languages spoken at home, after English are (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Market) :
Cantonese – 14.3%
Unspecified Chinese – 13.4%
Mandarin – 9.4%
Portuguese – 4.8%
Vietnamese – 2.7%
Spanish – 1.5%
Korean – 0.7%
Urdu – 0.3%
Polish – 0.3%
Serbian – 0.3%

DIY Tour details

Sample dishes from Mexican cuisine (Baja and Mayan influences), Japanese cuisine, American cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Jamaican cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, French cuisine, and Chilean cuisine

Number of stops: 10
Number of tastings: 11 
Tastings: Baja fish taco (battered and fried fish, cabbage, baja sauce, pico de gallo), Pan-fried vegan momo, Ackee & salted cod dumpling, Takoyaki, Mazafati Omelette (sautéed dates, spinach, onion, eggs), Canelé, Paneer tikka masala (vegetarian, homemade cheese cubes cooked with bell peppers and onions in tomato sauce), Purple Rain burger (beef patty, grilled pineapple slice, mozzarella cheese, home-made guacamole, sautéed jalapeños, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles, Ozzy’s special sauce), Lima soup (traditional Mayan soup, made with chicken, limes, tortilla chips, onions, and avocado), Empanada Chilena (beef, chicken, chorizo, cheese, and humita) and Chorizo sausage

kensington market factoids

  • Pedestrian only Sundays
  • Located beside Chinatown
  • Local notable people
    • Mel Lastman – mayor of North York from 1973 to 1997 and 62nd mayor of Toronto from 1998 to 2003
    • Al Waxman – Actor
  • Television shows filmed in the Market:
    • Katts and Dog
    • Twitch City
    • King of Kensington
  • Movies filmed in the Market:
    • Police Academy
    • The Fly
    • Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Elephant Show

diy food tour

  • PICK THE DISHES YOU WANT TO TRY

    Pick the different tasting you want to experience. Some dishes may only be available on certain days, make sure the food you want to try is available on the day you choose.

  • Check opening and closing times

    Some places open up later, some earlier, design your tour when the places you want to visit will be open.

  • Tell the restaurant you are on a food tour AND YOU are there to try a specific dish

    As the title says, let the restaurant know that you are trying a specific dish because it has been recommended for inclusion on a food tour. This will let owners know that a dish they prepare is being highlighted and appreciated.

  • snacks, not meals

    The idea is to try a bunch of different foods in an afternoon or evening. Therefore, you only want to try a portion of each dish. To assist with planning, portion amounts per person have been suggested for each tasting.

  • What to bring

    You will want to have good walking shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather.

  • GO BACK TO THE FOOD SHOPS

    If you enjoyed your tasting, at a later date, please go back to the restaurant to order the dish again and try other dishes they serve.

Tasting Types

There are 6 different tasting types. The first is a Must Try tasting, which means the dish provides a sense of pleasure, leaves an everlasting impression, evokes something exceptional, and will be remembered. The second is a Tasting Hack, that is for example, a tasting that is combined with another tasting on the tour, that together, create a better tasting experience. A Seasonal tasting is only available during certain times of the year. A Vegetarian tasting does not contain meat (only verified vegetarian tasting are identified). A Best-In-Class tasting is an identification of a top tasting destination. A Cook At Home tasting is where you purchase in store, but cook at home.

Must try

Must try food tasting

Tasting Hack

Special manitpulated tasting

Seasonal

Seasonal tasting

Vegetarian

Vegetarian tasting

Best-in-class

Top tasting destination

Cook at Home

Tasting you purchase in store, but cook at home

Tasting Locations

Tasting menu

Baja Fish Taco from Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

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Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

Taco restaurant

Must try: Baja fish taco (battered and fried fish, cabbage, baja sauce, pico de gallo)

“A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, beans, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. They are often garnished with various condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chiles. Tacos are a common form of antojitos, or Mexican street food, which have spread around the world…  Tacos de pescado (“fish tacos”) originated in Baja California in Mexico, where they consist of grilled or fried fish, lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo, and a sour cream or citrus/mayonnaise sauce, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla. In the United States, they were first popularized by the Rubio’s fast-food chain, and remain most popular in California, Colorado, and Washington. In California, they are often found at street vendors, and a regional variation is to serve them with cabbage and coleslaw dressing on top” (wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco)

How to portion: On order can provide up to 3 tastings
Address: 72 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2, Canada
Hours: Saturday 12–7PM
Sunday 12–7PM
Monday 12–7PM
Tuesday 12–7PM
Wednesday 12–7PM
Thursday 12–7PM
Friday 12–7PM
Website: https://sevenlivesto.ca/
Instagram: @sevenlivesto

Pan-fried vegan momo from Tibet Café and Bar

photo credit @tibetcafeandbar

Tibet Café and Bar

Asian restaurant

Must try: Pan-fried Vegan momo

“Momo are bite-size dumplings made with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough. Momo are usually steamed, though they are sometimes fried or steam-fried. Meat or vegetables fillings becomes succulent as it produces an intensively flavored broth sealed inside the wrappers. Momo is an important dish for Tibetans and Nepalese, both in everyday cooking and for festivals. Variants of the dish developed later in Nepal after which it became popular among Asians… Traditionally, momo is prepared with ground/minced meat, potatoes, and leek filling. Nowadays, the fillings have become more elaborate and Momo is prepared with virtually any combination of ground meat, vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, paneer cheese, soft chhurpi (local hard cheese) and vegetable and meat combinations” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_(food))

How to portion: One order can provide up to 8 tastings
Address: 51 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J8, Canada
Hours: Saturday 12–11PM
Sunday 12–10PM
Monday 12–10PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–10PM
Thursday 12–10PM
Friday 12–11PM
Website: NA
Instagram: @tibetcafeandbar

Ackee and salted cod dumplint from Rasta Pasta

photo credit @eatrastapasta

Rasta Pasta

Jamaican restaurant

Must try: Ackee & Salted Cod Dumpling

“Jamaican cuisine includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavours and spices influenced by Amerindian, African, Irish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. It is also influenced by the crops introduced into the island from tropical Southeast Asia, many of which are now grown locally. A wide variety of seafood, tropical fruits and meats are available… Some Jamaican dishes are variations on cuisines brought to the island from elsewhere. These are often modified to incorporate local produce and spices. Others are novel or fusion and have developed locally. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, ackee and saltfish. Jamaican patties along with various pastries, breads and beverages are also popular” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaican_cuisine)

How to portion: One croissant can provide 2-4 tastings
Address: 61 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K1, Canada
Hours: Saturday 11AM–7PM
Sunday 11AM–6PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM–7PM
Wednesday 11AM–7PM
Thursday 11AM–7PM
Friday 11AM–7PM.
Website: http://eatrastapasta.ca/
Instagram: @eatrastapasta

Takoyaki from Takoyaki6ix 

photo credit @takoyaki6ix

Takoyaki6ix

Takoyaki restaurant

Must try: Takoyaki

“Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger (beni shoga), and green onion (negi). The balls are brushed with takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce) and mayonnaise, and then sprinkled with green laver (aonori) and shavings of dried bonito (katsuobushi)… Takoyaki was first popularized in Osaka, where a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo is credited with its invention in 1935… Takoyaki is associated with yatai street food stalls, and there are many well-established takoyaki specialty restaurants, particularly in the Kansai region” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki)

How to portion: A small order can provide 5 tastings, a large order can provide 10 tastings
Address: 160 Baldwin St #5, Toronto, ON M5T 3K7, Canada
Hours: Saturday 11AM–6:30PM
Sunday 11AM–6PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM–6PM
Thursday 11AM–6PM
Friday 11AM–6:30PM
Website: NA
Instagram: @takoyaki6ix

Mazafati omelette from The Arch Café

photo credit @the.arch.cafe

The Arch Café

Cafe (Middle Eastern influenced)

Must try: Mazafati Omelette (sautéed dates, spinach, onion, eggs)

“Mazafati is a cultivar of the palm date. It is a dark, soft, fleshy and sweet date of medium size, about 2.5–4.5 cm (1–2 in) with a relatively high moisture content of between 32-35%, varying with the time of harvest and the location of the grove… The date is suited for fresh consumption, i.e., not dried… This variety is the most common variety of fresh dates for snacking and table eating. It is a valuable source of nutritional elements for daily consumption as a fruit. It is rich in fiber content and vital elements… Mazafati Date fruit has various nutrients, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc. and vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, etc. Moreover, they are low in fat and high in fiber and protein content, which makes them healthy snacks” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazafati)

How to portion: One omelette can provide 2 to 5 tastings
Address: 293 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2, Canada
Hours: Saturday 9:30AM–6PM
Sunday 9:30AM–6PM
Monday 9:30AM–6PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday 9:30AM–6PM
Thursday 9:30AM–6PM
Friday 9:30AM–6PM
Website: https://thearch.ca/
Instagram: @the.arch.cafe

Canelé from Blackbird Baking Co.

photo credit @bbirdco

Blackbird Baking Co.

Bakery

Must try: Canelé

Available only Thursday – Sunday

“A canelé is a small French pastry flavored with rum and vanilla with a soft and tender custard center and a dark, thick caramelized crust. It takes the shape of a small, striated cylinder up to five centimeters in height with a depression at the top. A specialty of the Bordeaux region of France, today it is widely available in pâtisseries in France and abroad… he canelé is traditionally baked in a small cylindrical fluted mold. Traditionally the molds were brushed with beeswax, but today butter is used. Produced in numerous sizes, they can be consumed for breakfast, for snacks, and as a dessert depending in some measure on size. Canelés can be paired with red wine and many other beverages” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canelé)

How to portion: One Canelés can provide 2 to 3 tastings
Address: 172 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
Hours: Saturday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Sunday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Monday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Tuesday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Wednesday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Thursday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Friday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Website: http://blackbirdbakingco.com
Instagram: @bbirdco

 

Paneer Tikka Masala from Rikki Tikki

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Rikki Tikki

Indian restaurant

Must try: Paneer Tikka Masala (Vegetarian. Homemade cheese cubes cooked with bell peppers and onions in tomato sauce)

“Paneer, also known as ponir or Indian cottage cheese, is a fresh acid-set cheese common in the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) made from cow or buffalo milk. It is a non-aged, non-melting soft cheese made by curdling milk with a fruit- or vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice. Its acid-set form (curd) before pressing is called chhena” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paneer)

“Masala is a term from the Indian subcontinent for a spice mix. A masala can be either a combination of dried (and usually dry-roasted) spices, or a paste (such as vindaloo masala) made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions, chilli paste and tomato. Masalas are used extensively in Indian cuisine to add spice and flavour, most familiarly to Western cuisine in chicken tikka masala and chicken curry, or in masala chai. Other South Asian cuisines including Bangladeshi, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian cuisine such as Burmese and the Caribbean regularly use spice mixes” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice_mix#Masala)

How to portion: Eight pieces can provide 8 tastings
Address: 209 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4, Canada
Hours: Saturday11AM–1:30AM
Sunday11AM–1:30AM
Monday11AM–1:30AM
Tuesday11AM–1:30AM
Wednesday11AM–1:30AM
Thursday11AM–1:30AM
Friday11AM–1:30AM
Website: https://rikkitikki.ca/
Instagram: @rikki.tikki.to

Purple rain burger from Ozzy’s Burgers

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Ozzy's Burgers

Hamburger Restaurant

Must try: Purple Rain Burger (prime beef patty, grilled pineapple slice, mozzarella cheese, home-made guacamole, sauteed jalapenos, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles, Ozzy’s special sauce)

“The hamburger is considered a national dish of the United States. In the United States and Canada, burgers may be classified as two main types: fast food hamburgers and individually prepared burgers made in homes and restaurants. The latter are often prepared with a variety of toppings, including lettuce, tomato, onion, and often sliced pickles (or pickle relish). French fries (or commonly Poutine in Canada) often accompany the burger. Cheese (usually processed cheese slices but often Cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, or blue), either melted directly on the meat patty or crumbled on top, is generally an option” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger)

How to portion: One burger can provide 2 to 5 tastings
Address: 66 Nassau St Unit 1/2, Toronto, ON M5T 1M2, Canada
Hours: Saturday 11AM–11:30PM
Sunday 11AM–10:30PM
Monday 11AM–10:30PM
Tuesday 11AM–10:30PM
Wednesday 11AM–10:30PM
Thursday 11AM–10:30PM
Friday 11AM–11:30PM
Website: NA
Instagram: @ozzysburgers

Lima soup from Ko’ox Hana

photo credit @kooxhanacanada

Ko'ox Hana

Mexican Restaurant

Must try: Lima soup (Traditional Mayan soup, made with chicken, limes, tortilla chips, onions, and avocado)

“Ancient Maya cuisine was varied and extensive… Plant domestication concentrated upon several core foods, the most important of which was maize… The origins of Mayan cuisine can be established by archaeological evidence, dating as early as 1500 BC and extending through the 16th century AD. With maize as a significant and sustainable food source, the Maya expanded their palate and began to cultivate and incorporate many other foods into their diet. The evolution of Maya food culture allowed for experimentation with new staples and the development of new Maya cuisine. These, in turn, became established in modern food practices of the Mayan peoples and many other peoples of the Americas…. In the 21st century, many foods that come from ancient Maya techniques, such as chocolate, avocado/guacamole, tortillas, and tamales, have spread far beyond the Maya region” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Maya_cuisine)

How to portion: One order can provide 2 to 5 tastings
Address: 214 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
Hours: Friday 11a.m.–9p.m.
Saturday 11a.m.–9p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Monday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Tuesday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Wednesday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Thursday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Website: NA
Instagram: @kooxhanacanada

Family run business established in 1977 who specialize in many types of chorizo, made in house with Ontario pork without the use of filers or binders. 

Top: Empanada Chilena from Segovia Casa Del Chorizo 
Bottom: Chirizo sausage from Segovia Casa Del Chorizo

photo credit google photo posted by Segovia Casa Del Chorizo

Segovia Casa Del Chorizo. Segovia Foods. Segovia Meat Market Ltd

Butcher shop

Must try: Empanada Chilena (beef, chicken, chorizo, cheese, and humita) and any chorizo sausage (to take home to cook)

“An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Spanish, other Southern European, Latin American, and Iberian-influenced cultures around the world. The name comes from the Spanish empanar (to bread, i.e., to coat with bread), and translates as ‘breaded’, that is, wrapped or coated in bread. They are made by folding dough over a filling, which may consist of meat, cheese, tomato, corn, or other ingredients, and then cooking the resulting turnover, either by baking or frying” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empanada#Chile)

“Humita (from Quechua humint’a) is a Native South American dish from pre-Hispanic times, a traditional food from the Andes and it can be found in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Northwest Argentina. It consists of fresh choclo (Peruvian maize) pounded to a paste, wrapped in a fresh corn husk, and slowly steamed or boiled in a pot of water” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humita)

“Chorizo from Spanish;; similar to but distinct from Portuguese chouriço is a type of pork cured meat originating from the Iberian Peninsula” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorizo)

How to portion: One Empanada Chilena can provide 3 to 4 tastings
Address: 218 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6, Canada
Hours: Friday 11a.m.–9p.m.
Saturday 11a.m.–9p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Monday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Tuesday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Wednesday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Thursday 11a.m.–8p.m.
Website: https://segovia-casa-del-chorizo-segovia-foods-segovia.business.site
Instagram: NA

 

notable nearby

photo credit @cheesemagictoronto

Cheese Magic

Depending on availability, they carry the following Canadian made cheeses, Canadian Munster, Canadian Swiss. Colby, Edam Havarti (plain, dill, jalapeno, roasted garlic), Lactose Free Lappi, Lactose Free Swiss, Lindsay Bandaged Goat, Oka, Oka Classique, Ontario Woolwich Chevrai, Provolone, Quebec 14 Arpents, Quebec Artisan La Sauvagine, Quebec Caprano Goat, Quebec Grey Owl, Quebec Le Pizy, Quebec Paillot de Chevre, Quebec Raw Le Riopelle, Quebec Raw Charlevoix 1608, Smoked Provolone, Thea Bandaged Sheep, Woolwich Chevrai, Woolwich Chevrai Bruschetta Goat Cheese 

Address: 182 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
Hours: Saturday 8:30a.m.–5:30p.m.
Sunday 9a.m.–5p.m.
Monday 9a.m.–5p.m.
Tuesday 9a.m.–5p.m.
Wednesday 9a.m.–5:30p.m.
Thursday 9a.m.–5:30p.m.
Friday 9a.m.–5:30p.m.
Website: https://sanagansmeatlocker.com

photo credit @hookedinc

Hooked Inc

Knowledgeable and helpful staff selling ethically sourced and sustainable fish from Canadian harvesters

Address: 206 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
Hours: Saturday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.–5p.m.
Monday 11a.m.–6p.m.
Tuesday 11a.m.–6p.m.
Wednesday 11a.m.–6p.m.
Thursday 11a.m.–6p.m.
Friday 11a.m.–6p.m.
Website: https://hookedinc.ca

photo credit @sanagansmeatlocker

Sanagan's Meat Locker

Sanagan’s is proud to showcase meats, poultry, and artisanal charcuterie from amazing Ontario producers

Address: 176 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
Hours: Saturday 9a.m.–6p.m.
Sunday 10a.m.–5p.m.
Monday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Tuesday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Wednesday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Thursday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–6p.m
Website: www.sanagansmeatlocker.com

photo credit @perolasupermarket

Perola's Supermarket

Perola’s Supermarket was founded in 1964 by Don Manuel Freitas and Sid Freitas, father and son. They introduced Latin American products to Toronto, being the first Latin American store in Canada.

Address: 247 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
Hours: Saturday 8:30a.m.–7p.m.
Sunday 8:30a.m.–5:30p.m.
Monday 8:30a.m.–6:30p.m.
Tuesday 8:30a.m.–6:30p.m.
Wednesday 8:30a.m.–6:30p.m.
Thursday 8:30a.m.–6:30p.m.
Friday 8:30a.m.–7p.m.
Website: www.perolassupermarket.com

OTHER CANADIAN DIY FOOD TOURS

Toronto, Ontario

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin from Carnicero’s Meats (photo credit @carnicerosmeats)

St. Lawrence Market "meat lovers" DIY Food tour

*A DIY FOOD TOUR EXCLUSIVE*

ST. LAWRENCE MARKET’S BEST MEAT DISHES FROM BUTCHERS AND RESTAURANTS

Taste 5 different types of meat!

This tour includes both onsite tastings and cook at home tastings. Sample 5 different types of meat (Pork, Chicken, Oyster, Lobster, and Lamb).

Number of stops: 9
Number of tastings: 9
Onsite tastings: Char Siu (BBQ pork), Freshly Shucked Oysters, Peameal Bacon Sand­wich, East Coast Lobster Roll, Chicken Gyro
Take home tastings: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (sautéed apple, bacon, onion, cinnamon, thyme and sage), Mint Lamb Meatloaf, Banh Mi Sausage (Pork Casing, Pork, Ginger, Salt, Chili flake, Garlic powder, Black pepper, Basil, Corriander seed, Brown sugar, White vinegar, Cilantro), Chicken Empanada

WINNIPEG, Manitoba

Nashville Chicken Sandwich (Fried chicken sandwich smothered in Nashville aioli sauce, topped with lettuce & pickles) (photo credit @diyfoodtours)

eat your way through north america at ig field

IG Field is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is home to the Canadian Football Leagues’s (CFL) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Taste a variety of foods and beverages that represent different regions in North America that can be found at the concessions around the stadium

Number of tastings: up to 12 (8 entrées, 4 beverages (1 beverage is recommended))
Tastings: Nashville Chicken Sandwich (Fried chicken sandwich smothered in Nashville aioli sauce, topped with lettuce & pickles), Danny’s pulled pork on a bun (Danny’s pulled pork smothered in barbecue sauce, topped with coleslaw, on an Italian roll), Traditional Poutine (Fries loaded with cheese curds and smothered in gravy), Mini Donuts (Cinnamon and sugar mini donuts), Philly Cheese Steak (Philly cheese steak sandwich with seared sirloin beef, sautéed peppers and onions, provolone cheese, topped with cheddar cheese sauce), Chicago Dog (Bomber Dog with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, & banana peppers), Blitz Burger (Two burger patties, chili ketchup, vodka aioli, pickles, sautéed onions & cheese), Regular Old Dutch Potato Chips, Canadian Club Whiskey, Jim Beam Bourbon, Alberta Pure Vodka, Coors Beer

Calgary, Alberta

Pepperoni pizza by Una Pizza + Wine (photo credit @unacalgary)

17th Avenue SW DIY Food Tour

17th Avenue SW is a vibrant and diverse street in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is home to a variety of businesses, restaurants, bars, and cultural institutions. The avenue is a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike, and is known for its lively atmosphere.

Number of stops: 10
Number of tastings: 10
Tastings: Dry Ribs, Bluefin tuna tartare (tuna, avocado, miso emulsion, udon crackers), Pepperoni pizza (San Marzano tomato sauce, house-made pepperoni, mozzarella), Macaron of your choice, Nim’s Classic (Spicy. Nashville spiced chicken thigh (choose heat), coleslaw, pickles, comeback sauce on a brioche bun), Chicken Shawarma, Arancini (deep-fried mozzarella stuffed carnaroli rice balls with white wine), Pabellon Arepa (shredded beef, black beans, ripe plantains, avocados, garlic sauce), Fried Coconut Squid (pineapple, pickled jalapeño, crispy garlic, coriander), Sea Salt & Goat Milk Caramel (featuring goat milk from Fairwinds Farm)

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