Tastes of Toronto: A Culinary Journey Through the City

Explore Toronto's culinary history through storytelling, curated tastings, and an exhibition celebrating the flavours that shaped the city.
About this Event

About this Event

What makes a food distinctly Toronto?

Part storytelling, part tasting experience and exhibition tour, this unique event explores the delicious histories behind the city’s bites and flavours. Through conversation, storytelling, and curated tastings, you will learn about the cultural influences, communities, and moments that shaped Toronto’s culinary identity. From beloved local staples to unexpected favourites, this immersive evening offers a delicious new way to experience the city.

In partnership with The Depanneur, this special edition of Tastes of Toronto features Rhoma Akosua Spencer, an award-winning actor and director, playwright, acting coach, comedienne and cultural critic. When not performing or directing, Rhoma is an accomplished foodie at heart and shares her culinary skills with friends. She reimagines the traditional cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago, giving it a contemporary treatment in her present locale. Her moonlighting gig, Sweethand Delights serves up all the Trinbagonian culinary traditions.

The evening also includes a guided exhibition tour, connecting stories of migration, culture, and community to Toronto's broader history.

About the Exhibition

The T.O. You Don't Know invites visitors to look beyond familiar narratives and discover the hidden histories, overlooked voices, and unexpected stories that have shaped Toronto. Through photographs, artifacts, maps, and multimedia experiences, the exhibition reveals a city that is more complex, surprising, and diverse than many people realize.

About the Museum

Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.