Tastes of Toronto: A Culinary Journey Through the City

What makes a food distinctly Toronto?

Join us for an evening of storytelling, tasting, and exploration as we uncover the flavours, traditions, and communities that have shaped the city’s culinary identity.

This special edition of Tastes of Toronto features Emily Zimmerman, a chef, community worker, food justice activist, and passionate storyteller. Drawing on her family’s deep roots in Toronto’s Jewish community, Emily will explore the history of the Victory Theatre and its fascinating connections to Yiddish culture, labour activism, burlesque performance, and Toronto’s underground arts scene. Guests will enjoy knish bites and a spiced cherry sorrel “Red Pop” inspired by Shopsy’s while discovering the stories, traditions, and communities that helped shape the city.

Presented in partnership with The Depanneur, an ongoing social and culinary experiment that explores food’s role in building community, creating opportunity, and celebrating diversity. Since 2011, The Depanneur has connected food producers, creators, and consumers through shared culinary experiences and storytelling.