Un été gourmand à Toronto, ON

For many CNE visitors, it’s all about the food! While there are always lots of new unique and over-the-top selections to try each year, there are also some great familiar options for those who want something tried-and-true. Here are some of the more established eateries that always serve up an amazing foodie experience that are taking over the CNE in 2017. [Photo credit: courtesy of Eva’s Original Chimneys]

Fish and Chips are serious business to fans of golden battered fish and perfectly cooked fries, and there is no shortage of shops that take this dish seriously in Toronto. There’s nothing like fresh fish, crispy batter and golden fries to tempt any seafood lover. Here are some of the best fish and chip shops in Toronto. [Photo credit: Olde Yorke Fish and Chips by YP Contributor]

From oysters to lobster to fish and chips, Toronto has a lot to offer when it comes to seafood. Whether you’re in the mood for an upscale dinner or a quick casual lunch, you can always count on quality from the restaurants found below. Here are the best seafood restaurants in Toronto. [Photo credit: iStock]

Toronto has seriously upped its ice cream game, from cone to toppings, there’s some outrageous frozen treats out there. From seaweed cones to churros and junk food filled soft serve, there is no shortage of crazy cones available in the city. Here are the best bets for a tasty treat and Instagram-worthy photos. [Photo credit: Junked Food Co. by Jennifer D’Agostino]

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Toronto has plenty of options for ice cream, but some shops stand out from the rest. Whether it’s an international take on the famous frozen treat or a family run ice cream shop, all of these places serve up delicious ice cream! Here are the best places to get ice cream in Toronto. [Photo credit: Arctic Bites by Jennifer D’Agostino]

This Mexican frozen dessert has taken Toronto by storm! Over the past two years paletas have been popping up all over town, on dessert menus at popular Mexican restaurants, at food stalls at the summer’s hottest festivals and shops in trendy neighbourhoods. Here are the best paletas in Toronto! [Photo credit: Seven Lives paletas by Jennifer D’Agostino]

You don’t have to fly to Italy to get a scoop of authentic gelato, because there are lots of cafes and shops offering gelato right here in Toronto. From traditional flavours to modern takes on the Italian dessert, here are the top spots to grab some gelato this summer. [Photo credit: courtesy of Artegelato + Caffe]

This summer is going to be one to remember and that’s thanks to all the exciting and ice cream options in the city! From black soft serve to cake batter cones, there is no shortage of unique ice cream in Toronto. Check out the latest ice cream shops to open in Toronto. [Photo credit: courtesy of iHalo Krunch]

Slowly cooked, smoky and sweet is the perfect description of pulled pork. Barbecue joints across Toronto are serving up tender and smoky pulled pork, by itself or piled high on a sandwich. Here is some of the best pulled pork in Toronto.

Toronto’s food Truck scene has flourished over the past five years. The food trucks that are driving around Toronto represent the diversity that makes this city so great. Whether you want an authentic Somalian samosa or a Canadian pastry, there is something for everyone. Here are the best food trucks to stalk this summer in Toronto. [Photo credit: Me.n.u by Jennifer D’Agostino]

Toronto’s Finest Comfort Food Crawl runs through the 6 for two weeks this August. Grab your official passport at any of the 10 participating restaurants across Toronto and get one comfort food dish at every stop for just $5 (from Cuban sammies to three-bite doughnuts). Bonus: the festival supports Second Harvest, so you can chow down on these killer deals knowing it’s for a great cause. Photo courtesy of Toronto's Finest. 

Looking to catch the fireworks this Labour Day weekend? With stellar rooftop views or a front-row seat to the Lakeshore, these summer-prime patios are perfect for people watching, cityscapes, or epic explosions in the sky. Here are the patios with the best views in #theSix and where you should head to catch this year’s Labour Day fireworks.[Image credit: iStock.com/quangpraha]