First-ever outdoor ethnic food and wine fest will ‘change the diversity narrative forever’
Canada’s first-ever outdoor ethnic food and wine festival, Spring into Spice is returning to Toronto by popular demand.
On Saturday May 11th from 12 noon – 10 PM, festival attendees will flock to Fort York national historic site to experience an unusual collision of diverse wines and far-flung food. Caribbean, African, Indian, Thai and Latin American cuisines will all be paired with a diverse range of wines, instead of the tradition of rum – something that may seem innocuous but is quite irregular, according to Toronto sommelier, Beverly Crandon.
Crandon and her team from African-Caribbean and Latin roots aim to destroy preconceived and practiced wine and food notions with the Spring into Spice festival through education and while highlighting BIPOC, gender and diversity by including people of colour, female-led wineries and immigrant proprietors all who have a compelling story. The event is a jump-off point for many of the exhibitors highlighting their international cuisines and pairings and is the third in a series of vibrant GTA events that will break tradition and make wine accessible to all.
The event brings 45 ethnic food vendors, wineries, and wine importers together in an open-air environment. While the hippest DJs play, attendees may walk and graze on a variety of international cuisines. Additionally, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to visit the wine tent to taste various wines paired with flavourful foods and have countless pairings at their fingertips using sample tickets.
Event tickets are now on sale here; food & wine sample tickets can be purchased at checkout, or at the venue on the day of the event. Ticket options include: General Admission and a Mother’s Day Package; VIP Packages include: Premium Cabana for 10, VIP General and a Mother’s Day VIP Package.
For more information visit www.spicefoodandwine.com and @springintospice.
