Jewish and Filipino Bathurst Street + blind bagel tasting (6.75 km)
Details
Bathurst Street is the historic home of Jewish communities in Toronto, starting with Kensington Market, then moving north to St Clair Ave West and then all the way to Richmond Hill. While we won't hike the whole street, we'll visit the heart at Bathurst St and Ranee Ave. With several bagel bakeries around, let's do a blind tasting to find the best.
Close by, a Little Manila has developed around Bathurst St and Wilson Ave. It's not the only Filipino hub in Toronto but it's the most famous one. Wander through carinderias (hot tables) and grocery stores.
Highlights
- Bathurst and Lawrence northeast corner (depart 2:30pm)
- United Bakers Dairy Restaurant
- Phat Kaphrao
- Bubby's New York Bagels / Haymishe Bakery / Savours Fresh Market
- FK Dulce Bakery / Nozomi / Gryfe's (depart 3:10pm)
- Grodzinski Bakery / Kosher City Plus / Tinuno / Soul Bagel
- Shaarei Tefillah
- Bathurst-Wilson Parkette (depart 3:45pm)
- Wilson's Haus of Lechon / Bagel World / Harina Bakeshoppe
- The South African Store
- Richmond Kosher Bakery
- Beth David Synagogue
- Holocaust Memorial
- Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre
- Earl Bales Community Centre (arrive 4:55pm)
Neighbourhoods
Lawrence Heights > Ledbury Park > Lawrence Manor > Armour Heights > Clanton Park
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WRVGV7v8KyLlZf1cYDVL2KoWdwlrZds&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. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Optional bagel tasting at the end of hike, outside Earl Bales Community Centre.
- Blind tasting of sesame and/or poppy seed bagels from 6 bakeries.
- Small portions. 1/8 to 1/16 of a bagel.
- Rate them online.
- $2. No refunds after orders are placed. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. Exact change preferred.
- Sign up for the bagel tasting at the start of the hike. If you're joining us after that, e-transfer before 2:30pm to guarantee food.
Limited cutlery and no plates provided. Highly recommended to bring your own cutlery and containers for bringing back leftovers.
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