VMC and the real Little Italy (8.2 km)
Details
Italian immigrants have long moved out of Little Italy in downtown Toronto. Find them in Vaughan, home to a plethora of Italian restaurants, booming condos, and the local mafia. The areas around Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and Highway 7 / Weston Rd are packed with industrial food outlets. We'll visit two cheese superstores, a seafood mart, and other hidden gems.
It's not just Italian food either. There's Vietnamese and a growing Turkish presence. Also, one of the top 3 croissants in the GTA. And a winery tour (subject to availability).
If that's not enough Mediterranean food for you, stay for a meal at a upscale Greek restaurant or grab Roman pizza and panini at a hidden takeout joint.
Highlights
- VMC (Vaughan Metropolitan Centre) Library (depart 12pm)
- Mapletri Supermarket
- Bartholomew Bakery
- Ricci's Pizzeria (depart 1:10pm)
- San Antonio Seafood Market / Grande Cheese
- Ciao Roma / Nes Bakery
- Quality Cheese
- Magnotta (depart 2:25pm)
- Zet's Restaurant
- Nonna Amina Turkish Bakery
- Gulbay Turkish Bakery
- Medusa Authentic Greek Cuisine / Giro Bottega / Corned Beef House (arrive 3:25pm)
Neighbourhoods
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre > Vaughan Business Park > Woodbridge
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=15a06BMqNFARkynRVVr-2Fn3-1ow7Wag&usp=sharing
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
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