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Museum Hack, February 2023 Tasty Tours offers the finest chocolate tasting kits worldwide. Every member of your team will leave this virtual chocolate tasting with new information, some chocolate, and a reusable chocolate tasting mat and flavor wheel. |
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Salon, October 2022 We love taking food tours in as many cities as we can, so a Tasty Tour's food tour of Kensington Market was on our agenda, and it didn't disappoint. |
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Curiocity, October 2021 It is an educational experience that combines the fun of relishing the world’s best-awarded chocolates while learning the art of chocolate tasting and understanding our own palette. |
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Toast Magazine, August 2021 If your date loves food just as much as you, take them on a food tour through Kensington Market like Tasty Tours’ Taste the World tour. |
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Global News, September 2020 (VIDEO! Susan Hay of Global News joined our Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Tour for the 5.30pm daily news) |
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Living Local, August 2020 (VIDEO! Our Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Tour was chosen to appear on YESTV's weekly show highlighting the best local experiences) |
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The World's Video Wiki, June 2020 5 Great North American Tour Companies |
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Fairchild TV, February 2020 (Fairchild TV reported on our Valentine's Day Food & Chocolate Tour for their Cityview program) |
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Smudge Animation, October 2019 Last year, I received an extra Toffle when on the Kensington Market tour, so I saved it all year for a special occasion. I ate this remaining Toffle to commemorate the day's experience, slowly savoring the taste of butter tart and chocolate. |
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Travel Scams, July 2019 A reputable operator will ensure that you get to sample the best and the most unique cuisines which Canada has to offer while immersing in the local culture. Some reputable local names to consider include Tasty Tours Toronto (known for their exclusive food and chocolate experiences, as well as their invention of the unique Toronto dessert the Toffle™). |
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Matador Network, March 2019 Founder Audrey Ooi explains that when choosing locations, “Ideally the owner or staff has the time and interest to share their story with tour guests, as the tour is about making connections through food.” |
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Vacation Idea, December 2018 If you're looking for the best food tour in Toronto, Tasty Tours is the name to choose. |
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Takin' a Bite, November 2018 Tasty Tours Toronto offers a couple amazing tour options including their Kensington Market Sweet & Savoury Food Tour and the one I opted for, Toronto’s Ultimate Chocolate Tour. |
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Flight Network, November 2018 An award-winning Toronto food and chocolate tour company, Tasty Tours features behind the scenes experiences, fascinating bites of history and an abundance of delectable treats, including an exclusive Toronto Truffle, aka Toffle™. |
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100 Things To See and Do This Summer For 2018, June 2018 To experience the sweet and savoury delights of Chinatown and Kensington Market, take the Kensington tour, or if chocolate is your thing, consider their ultimate chocolate tour. |
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MTV UK, May 2018 If your interests are more gastronomic than touristic, Tasty Tours give a different flavour to a city justifiably proud of its food. |
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Amanda Likes to Travel, May 2018 Last, the tour guide hands out the exclusive Toffle. This treat was invented by Tasty Tours and is absolutely beautiful.The mash-up between a chocolate truffle and a butter tart has six sides and the Toronto skyline painted colorfully across it. |
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Newstalk 1010 Radio, May 2018
(We were invited to Newstalk 1010 Radio's weekend morning show to talk about our Kensington Market Sweet & Savoury Food Tour!) |
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Journal of a City Girl, April 2018
It was here that we learnt about the chocolate making process and that chocolate tasting is no different to the refined art of tasting wine or coffee. Making use of all five of our senses we were taught to truly experience fine chocolate. |
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Rain Travels, January 2018
If you find yourself in Toronto and hungry (pun intended!) for some less-touristy options away from the obvious CN Tower and Dundas Square areas, be sure to check out Tasty Tours! |
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Flight Network, November 2017
If you’re a fan of chocolate and trying local cuisine, the Tasty Tours are definitely something to check out. |
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Wandering Wagars, November 2017
A Tasty Tours walking food tour offers a fantastic family-friendly combination of attractions. Everyone will love the tasty treats, while parents and older kids will learn cool facts about the history of Toronto’s Kensington Market. |
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Studded Kisses, November 2017
Chocoholics should go on the Tasty Tours chocolate tour around the city – this is the ultimate chocolate lovers dream tour. Learn about the art of chocolate tasting and sample chocolate from bean to bar (no really, you will actually get to taste chocolate from when it starts as a raw cacao bean right to a chocolate bar!). |
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Huffington Post, November 2017 Watch a chocolate demonstration by an award-winning chocolatier and learn why chocolate really is a fruit. You'll get to sample interesting sweet treats including Smoked bourbon chocolate gelato, Parmesan chocolate, and Green tea Kitkats. Read more |
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Jen on a Jetplane, September 2017
Overall, this tour was a great value for the money and a great way to spend a few hours in Toronto. You don’t need to bring money to pay for any of the dishes you sample, that’s included in your cost of admission. |
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Gaby in
Canada , August 2017I really enjoyed the experience and as I said earlier I think it involves much more than eating chocolate: it is a cultural tour so you learn about this delight, you visit local places that produce it and interact with different people from various places in Canada and around the world. [translated from Portuguese] |
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Must Do Canada, August 2017 I loved meeting the shop owners and learning their story. In fact, that’s what makes this tour special. I loved learning about how the businesses got started and we actually ended up interviewing a lot of the people we met through this tour. Highly recommended! Read more |
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Love Alexa, July 2017 I’d highly recommend this tour on your visit to Toronto – it’s so great to be able to learn about the history of a place, its food, and its culture, all while nibbling and tasting the flavours along the way. I particularly enjoyed Moo Frites, a poutine joint inspired by the frites with mayonnaise in Amsterdam. Brought me back! Read more |
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Indie88, June 2017 (Watch a delicious video intro of Toronto's Ultimate Chocolate Tour) Read more |
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Toronto Guardian, May 2017 The tour is ideal for people who work and live in Toronto and the GTA and want to discover more about the city. And it is also great fun for visiting family and friends. Tasty Tours has guests from all over the world ~ special occasions are a great fit for the tour, such as mother-daughter outings, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and anniversaries. Read more |
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The Baby Spot, May 2017 The Kensington Market Sweet and Savoury Tour by Tasty Tours is AMAZING. When you’re in Toronto, be sure to go on this tour, you must see the real Toronto, beyond our beautiful CN Tower. See the heart of Toronto. Come to Kensington Market. Read more |
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TheHomoCulture.com, May 2017 Whether you’re looking for the perfect, unique date idea, or an activity to explore new and fun foods, Tasty Tours Toronto is a food lovers dream come true. Read more |
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Gaby in Canada, May 2017 Much more than restaurants, menus and ingredients the places we went to are the dreams of people who give their best to offer delights to their consumers. And their story is, in a way, similar to mine: immigrants who came to Canada find space to be...In addition you are treated like VIP in the places and this makes all the difference. You can ask questions and talk to the owners of the sites. I am amazed and will certainly recommend it to people coming to visit us. [translated from Portuguese] Read more |
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Luxury Canada, April 2017 The Sweet & Savory tour didn’t just show us the amazing range of delicious flavours Toronto and the cultures of the world have to offer. It took us behind-the-scenes into the lives and stories of people and was so much more than just a food or history tour. Read more |
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Kristie Jang on Youtube, October 2016 (Sweet video recap of Toronto's Ultimate Chocolate Tour, organised by the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals Ryerson branch) Read more |
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Blunt Food Review, September 2016 All in all, the Kensington Market Sweet & Savoury Tour was a great experience; we had an opportunity to try so many different types of food from so many cultures, and Audrey was such a sweet host who had a plethora of knowledge about the food and history of the Kensington and Chinatown area. Read more |
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Wendi Eats, August 2016 Overall, I had a super fun time! I can tell that Audrey put a lot of thought and effort into the tour. She provided us with lots of fun facts and history about the places we’ve visited....I learned a lot, got to meet new people, and tried places that I normally would’ve never tried. Read more |
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Food in the City TO, August 2016 Tasty Tour comes in handy when you’re in dire need of that “best food experience in Toronto”...Their mission is to enable guests to taste local delights whilst having a best food experience in Toronto. Whether its a popular place or even a hidden gem tucked away, Tasty Tours has got you covered. Read more |
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Starving Foodie, July 2016 I never really considered the fact that if you go to a new city you are probably most likely to hit tourist traps that may or may not be good and may be over priced if you don't have a local around to tell you where they go to. So if you go to a new city where you don't know anyone and especially if it's a different language, it might be a good idea to start with a food tour so you will waste less time and get the most out of your time without the endless hours of research. Read more |
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Flying the Nest, November 2015 There are so many delicious bakeries and cake shops throughout this funky area, it’s hard to choose just one. This is why we opted to experience the area by joining a Kensington Market Tasty Tour and now know all the best places to find a tasty treat. Read more |
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Culture Trip, November 2015 The ‘Kensington Market Sweets Tour’ unearths secrets about favorite indulgences while exploring the market; this is not your ‘basic’ cupcake kind of tour. Read more |
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Mastercard Priceless, October 2015 As you stroll through this historic neighbourhood, a slideshow of tantalizing aromas and sounds will beckon from the open doorways of its eclectic shops. Read more |
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Vacation Idea, August 2015 Best Things to Do in Toronto Read more |
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Voice K, May 2015 Voice K had [the] pleasure to interview the owner, [Hiyam] Samara, who enjoys making others happy. She makes all kinds of food, and others really like it, which makes [Hiyam] joyful. Read More |
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Hip Urban Girl, July 2014 We're handed little cups of dark and light-coloured syrups to sip and compare, while learning about maple sugar production. Read more |
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Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, June 2014 “It’s funny how learning the history behind something makes it more enjoyable,” says Lacy Atalick, a participant of the tour. “I’ve had this beer before, but it’s never tasted quite as good.” Read more |
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Chris Unagi, June 2014 [Photos, photos, more scrumptious photos!] Read more |
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Off to the Market, June 2014 Make it a to do on your list this summer from now until September 28th. Read more |
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Toronto City Gossip, June 2014 Torontonians and tourists alike love the Distillery District for its fascinating history and quaint atmosphere, with cobblestone pathways and charming restos. Read more |
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Distillery District Blog, June 2014 ...the great company and fun food facts can only be found on a Tasty Tour, the perfect way to spend a sweet summer Sunday. Read more |
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Lifestyle Web TV, December 2013 This is (literally) such a sweet way to spend quality time together [with family and friends], especially these days when time is so precious. It’s a gift you can feel good about; one that supports local businesses, and a nice alternative to a "material gift". Read more |
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Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, November 2013 Chocolate Addict lives up to it’s name with over 30 varieties of housemade chocolate truffles in decidedly Ontario flavours like Icewine, Pumpkin, Maple and more! Read more |
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Etihad Airways Inflight Magazine, November 2013 “The right way to sample chocolate is by putting a piece in your mouth and letting it melt between your tongue and the roof of your mouth,” explains Ian Wylie handing me a square of deep-brown goodness. Ian’s leading me through Toronto’s sweet side on Tasty Tours’ Trinity Bellwoods Chocolate Tour. Read more |
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Ally, Around the World, November 2013 Taste testing is offered at all of the stops along the route and, even if, like me, you're a dessert-o-phile, you will find something new and awesome that you've never tried before or an excellently made well-loved favourite at every stop. Read more |
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Traveler's Digest, September 2013 Though most Torontonians are familiar with Kensington Market, the neighborhood still has plenty of new places left to discover, and with the help of Tasty Tours, locals and visitors alike can explore the sweet side of this eclectic neighborhood. Read more |
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Family Travel Scoop, August 2013 We went on the Kensington market tour and it was awesome-a really great thing to do with kids on the weekend! In fact kids between 7 and 12 years get discount prices and under 7s go free so it is a great bargain! Read more |
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See You Soon Travel [VIDEO!], January 2013 Being the very multicultural neighbourhood that Kensington Market is, it was like a trip around the world one bite at a time...Warning: I take no responsibilities for any sudden urges to consume sweets after watching this video. Read more |
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Travel Culture, December 2012 As the talk begins topics like slavery, Napoleon and sugar beets all come up in conversation while the taste of egg tart tantalizes the tongue. Read more |
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The Style and Travel Journals, December 2012 One of the things I enjoyed besides the eating and shopping together, was that we had the chance to meet the owners of the Food Establishments we visited, and they gave us some introduction to themselves and their business. Read more |
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K and K Adventures, December 2012 As well as tasting food samples, the tour offers a history of some of the key ingredients of 'sweet' food over time and the circumstances which made them popular. Read more |
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Eat Live Travel Write, November 2012 ...a wonderfully affordable way to discover this culturally diverse neighbourhood of Toronto. Of the six stops we visited, I had only been inside one of them. Huh. And I call myself a food lover!!! Read more |
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Upkeep, November 2012 There were some really interesting people on this tour and I liked that it wasn't just about Audrey talking at us for three hours - she gave us lots of learning, but also the chance to get to know each other too. Read more |
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Huffington Post Travel, September 2012 ...on walking excursions you'll explore Toronto neighborhoods and sample chocolates, churros and other delicacies from local stores while learning about the district and its gastronomic history. Read more |
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Eat Live Travel Write, September 2012 What I loved most about this tour was the fact that we went to a couple of places I have walked by or rode by on the streetcar too many times to count, thinking “Oh I should go and check that place out.” Sadly, it seems that when you live in a place, you always tell yourself “another time” and you never end up going. So I was pleased to check out places that I can now cross of my “must go” list. Except that the treats were so delicious that I’ll have to go back. Read more |
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Lifestyler Magazine, August 2012 With her iPad in tow, along with an extensive self-taught repertoire of sweet treat history knowledge, Ooi leads our small group to various confectionaries and dessert shops in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods area where we learn fun facts about chocolate, chat with the chefs, bakers and shop owners, browse the sugary inventory, and of course, satisfy our cravings. Read more |
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Bacon is Magic, August 2012 I didn’t realize I would be going to small businesses that I pass by every day, intending to go in someday but never doing it. We went to six locations but three really stood out and I know I’ll go back. Read more |
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Jouljet, August 2012 I had received an email the day before the tour, reminding me of the booking and the details, which included the weather forecast and tips to ensure I was prepared for the morning, was a really cute touch. Read more |
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Chrystal-Clear, August 2012 This tour had my attention from the get-go; tasty treats in a intriguing neighbourhood? I’m there. But what kept my attention was all the fun facts of the tour like What do Ronald Reagan and JellyBellys have in common? Read more |
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Food Junkie Chronicles, July 2012 Informative and interactive, I had a really great time at the Canada Day Tasty Tour - two hours flew by so quickly! Read more |
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Yahoo News! Canada, July 2012 Burn off a few calories as you consume them with Tasty Tours walks around vibrant Kensington Market or Trinity Bellwoods Read more |
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Purple Spatula, July 2012 I will be going back to a few of these places because that's the thing with tours, you learn about these hidden gems. Read more |
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Kid's Travel Guides, July 2012 15 Things We Love About Toronto Read more |
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Amy's Food Adventures, June 2012 With [Audrey's] deep knowledge of chocolate and sweets, we learned a lot of interesting chocolate facts during the tour! Read more |
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Where Toronto, May 2012 ...for those with a sweet tooth, there’s Tasty Tours‘s Trinity Bellwoods chocolate tour, which takes you to the King and Queen West neighbourhoods to explore some of the city’s best purveyors of chocolate. Read more |
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Hip Urban Girl, May 2012 Warning: this article may cause uncontrollable urges to consume large amounts of delicious chocolate. Reader discretion is advised. Read more |
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Kiki's BFF, May 2012 If you are not very familiar with the downtown Toronto and love sweets, this is a great tour to discover all the treasures that we have. Read more |
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Purple Spatula, May 2012 I recommend going at least once and bring a friend or partner. Read more |
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Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, April 2012 Each group gets a chance to sit down with the chocolate makers and morph-ers to learn about the process and intricacies of chocolate making in their particular style. It is intimate, informative and well worth the walk! Read more |
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UTSC Messenger, Feb 2012 Toronto is a cultured city… and it is nice to explore ethnicity and that side of the world in your part of the city. Read more |
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Bacon is Magic, Jan 2012 Audrey’s tour is great for both locals and visitors. You see the best of Toronto and learn strange things like where marshmallows come from... Read more |
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Near Afar, Jan 2012 It was good fun, a great way to meet new people (and kudos to one of our tour group members who actually made us this amazing crispy cookie with walnuts and WHITE CHOCOLATE in it! I saved it for the next day and it was DIVINE)... Read more |
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Dobbernation Loves, Jan 2012 If you are a first time visitor to El Torro or have grown up in the city Audrey’s Taste Tour is a delightful way to spend an afternoon satisfying your sweet tooth with friends. Read more |
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Omakase Box, Dec 2011 At Tasty Tours Toronto, Audrey does an amazing job showing you around quirky Kensington Market and the tasty spots that only a local will know. Not to mention all the things I’ve learned about sweets, the free samplings, store discounts, and quizzes! Read more |
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blogUT, Nov 2011 Looking for something sweet to eat? Some adventure perhaps? Something unusual, different, and exciting? Well, Tasty Tours is the answer! Read more |
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University of Toronto Magazine, Oct 2011 ...the world’s most interesting desserts in Toronto’s Kensington Market. Read more |
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Choco-Locate, Sep 2011 Put your walking shoes on and dig your heels into the hustle and bustle of Kensington Market.. Read more |