The Danforth
Mariellen WardMariellen Ward/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING, TORONTO/ Updated : Jan 21, 2015, 16:50 IST
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Across the Bloor Street viaduct from downtown Toronto, The Danforth, also known as Greektown, is the largest Greek neighbourhood in North America. It's chock-a-block with 75 food establishments, and a magnet for foodies. Greek tav … Read more
Across the Bloor Street viaduct from downtown Toronto, The Danforth, also known as Greektown, is the largest Greek neighbourhood in North America. It's chock-a-block with 75 food establishments, and a magnet for foodies. Greek tavernas tend to be spacious, boisterous and very meat-oriented. Meat cuts, especially entire lambs, are often openly grilled in Greek restaurants, so vegetarians beware. This neighbourhood is known for hosting The Taste of the Danforth, Canada’s largest street festival, each August. Read less
Across the Bloor Street viaduct from downtown Toronto, The Danforth, also known as Greektown, is the largest Greek neighbourhood in North America. It's chock-a-block with 75 food establishments, and a magnet for foodies. Greek tavernas tend to be spacious, boisterous and very meat-oriented. Meat cuts, especially entire lambs, are often openly grilled in Greek restaurants, so vegetarians beware. This neighbourhood is known for hosting The Taste of the Danforth, Canada’s largest street festival, each August. Well over a million people attend the weekend-long event that features food from 50 vendors, plus dozens of free activities for visitors of all ages.Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
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