Tasty Thursdays this summer at Nathan Phillips Square‏ in Toronto

(News Release)

TORONTO -- Come and enjoy delectable food from around the world for $7 or less, while enjoying free noon-hour concerts featuring some of Toronto's hottest world music acts.

This upbeat music series celebrates diverse world music genres that will make audiences want to dance.

Tasty Thursdays will begin on July 11 to August 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with concerts starting at 12:30 p.m. at Nathan Phillips Square. This summer don’t miss the opportunity to experience different cultures from around the globe.

Some of the participating vendors that will be showcased this year include; Babi & Co., Kathmandu, Malaysian Kitchen, The Real Jerk, Mis Amigos Catering, Liko's Hawaiian Barbeque, The Thai Cuisine, Fusia Dog and many more.

Also some of Toronto's favourite food trucks that will be participating include; The Food Dudes, Gourmet Gingos, Curbside Bliss Cupcakes, and more.

Music Performance series:

July 11            Café Cubano

                        Cuban Salsa – Toronto

July 18            Matuto – Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains

                                    Blends Brazilian forró and American bluegrass

July 25            Bombolesse  –

                        Latin/Reggae explosion

August 1          Belinda Brady-

                                  Rock, Reggae, Pop, and Soul

August 8          Santerias – with a flamenco dancer

                          Tribal rhythms expressing themselves in the gospels of popular song

August 15        Kae Sun-

                        Soul, Folk, Hip-Hop

August 22        The Lemon Bucket Orkestra

                         Eclectic group of folk revolutionaries

August 29        Kama Entertainment presents Bollywood Fusion

                        10^th Anniversary Showcase of music, dance, traditional and modern

For more information please visit http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/thursdays