Filipino Restaurant Month debuts across Canada

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A country-wide celebration of Filipino food and culture has arrived in Canada and Toronto restaurants are getting in on the festivities.

Canada’s inaugural Filipino Restaurant Month, a joint project of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Philippine Consulates General (PCG) in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver, and the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), explores the enticing flavours of the Philippines' 7,641 islands at select establishments across seven provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Over 30 restaurants from coast to coast are showcasing traditional, contemporary and fusion fare on prix fixe menus from April 1-30, 2022. Diners will also have the enter to win both local and national prizes, from dining vouchers for local restaurants to hotel accommodations and roundtrip airfare in the Philippines.

Participating restaurants in Toronto/GTA:

TORONTO

B’s Sizzlin Kitchen
430 Horner Ave. | Etobicoke

Find Kamayan feasts, K-boxes,“the best authentic cebu lechon” and infusion of sizzling Asian and North American cosine at this restaurant in Central Etobicoke.

CASA Manila
879 York Mills Rd., Unit 1 | North York

The established eatery in North York provides fresh, healthy & delicious Filipino cuisine - no MSG added, no preservatives, lower salt and oil, fresh meat, seafood and vegetables) in an authentically “Pinoy” ambience showcasing Filipino culture.

FV Foods
2085 Lawrence Ave. E. | Scarborough

The mission of FV Foods’ at Warden and Lawrence is to bring the joy of eating superior quality sweets, bread, pastries, hot food dishes and to provide a delightful experience in all services.

iSLAS Filipino BBQ & Bar
1690 Queen St. W. | Toronto

Named for the islands (iSLAS), the Parkdale restaurant and bar is an introduction to Filipino food and culture, in keeping with traditional styles and authentic flavours with every dish.

Kanto by Tita Flips
Market 707 - 707 Dundas St. W. | Toronto
2986 Dundas St. W. | Toronto

Home of the first Filipino street food in Toronto and the Original Kamayan Kit, Kanto by Tita Flips, serves made-to-order Filipino street food in two locations – a retrofitted shipping container in the Market 707 marketplace and a dine-in location in The Junction.

Lechon Republik
1 Romar Cres., Unit 2 | Toronto

The eatery near Dufferin and Eglinton boasts an Asian menu inspired by the most famous national dish of the Philippines. "Lechon" - roasted pork.

MB The Place to Be
3434 Bathurst St. | North York

Part resto bar, part comedy lounge, this North York venue began as Toronto's first Filipino comedy bar and lounge in 2015, evolving into a restaurant, bar and entertainment venue in 2019. Choose from a variety of dishes from the Lutong Bahay menu or Pulutan Express.

Republika RestoBar and Grill
288A Wilson Ave. | North York

The family-run establishment serves traditional and modern Filipino dishes - think: Bangus Sisig, Binusog na Pusit, Seafood Boat – alongside live entertainment in North York.

Wilson’s Haus of Lechon

365 Wilson Ave. | North York
8 Glen Watford Dr. | Scarborough

The family-owned restaurant nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Little Manila specializes in lechon, BBQ, grilled dishes and more.

For all participating restaurants, visit Filipino Restaurant Month on Facebook.

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