As we get closer to ICS 2023, we're delving into all that this fantastic destination has to offer delegates, including a vibrant food scene. If you’ve read the previous article on the multiculturism of Toronto, you won’t be surprised to hear that the city’s food scene presents a diverse mix of culinary delights. A true melting pot of international influences; flavours from around the world are embraced here as cultures and traditions from the city’s diverse population have been embedded within its dishes. The food culture of Toronto naturally encapsulates and celebrates the multicultural heritage of the city.

According to Toronto Global, the food and beverage sector of the Toronto Region is the largest of its kind in Canada as well as the third-largest in the whole of North America. Here you can easily find a restaurant to suit all tastes.

“Looking for a great restaurant or a specialty supermarket with foods from around the world?...The Toronto Region has it all.”

Neighbourhoods

To be a true advocate of the city’s food scene, you must eat at as many of its diverse neighbourhoods as you can fit in during your visit. Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Ethiopia, Little Italy, Little India, Little Portugal are all amongst the best neighbourhoods for food lovers. Check out the recommendation of ten of the best here.

Take a trip around the world while not even leaving Downtown Toronto!

Fusion food

Around Toronto you will also find and abundance of fusion options; dishes created by combining various techniques from different cultures, producing a new and often unique offering. Destination Toronto have put together a list of the best which offers some great ideas on where to start. Sushi combined with tacos? Yes please! Or how about a Chinese-Jamaican fusion, where you can try Jerk Chicken Chow Mein?

National specials

You really can’t visit Canada without tucking into the national meal of poutine. It’s a hearty helping of fries topped with gravy and cheese curds – the ultimate comfort food, which is convenient since we’ll be visiting Toronto as the season for comfort food gets started. Poutine was even tried and tasted in Bristol, UK by one of the ICS office team and we can confirm, it’s delicious. According to sources, one of the best places for the dish in Toronto is Nom Nom Nom Poutine.

Also uniquely Canadian is the Caesar. Technically a cocktail (it's similar to a Bloody Mary), however, many of the more outlandish versions are closer to a meal. Caesars may not be for the faint-hearted, or should I say, ‘faint-stomached’ – they are a concoction of clamato juice (which is exactly as the name suggests; a mix of clam juice and tomato juice), vodka, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. It doesn’t stop there though, most restaurants around Toronto add their own unique twist, including various fried foods or seafood garnishes. Bloody Mary topped with a cheeseburger anyone??

Where to get the best Caesars:
https://www.destinationtoronto.com/leisure-blog/post/best-caesars-toronto/
https://www.tastetoronto.com/guides/best-caesars-toronto