The second annual Pan American Food Festival, the only festival in the world that celebrates the best
food and culture of the Western Hemisphere returns to Toronto from August 8 to 10, 2014. This year
festival will be held at Daniels Spectrum, a vibrant new community hub in the heart of downtown
Toronto, and will feature an impressive roster of extraordinary chefs, led by renowned chef
and culinary genius Norman Van Aken.
As Toronto gears up to host the Pan Am Games in 2015,
the public is gaining an appetite for all things
Pan American. The exciting flavours and cultures
of the 41 countries of North, South and Central
America and the Caribbean will be showcased at
the Pan American Food Festival.
As in its first year, the Festival will be
entirely *free* to the public, presenting
food demonstrations by international chefs,
music and dance ensembles, kids™ activities,
a Pan American vendors market, and a tourism showcase called Discovering Pan American
Countries. Events will be held inside Daniels Spectrum and the neighbouring streets,
Regent Park Boulevard and St. Davids Walk, creating a large outdoor area for visitor
to discover the delicious and diverse cuisine of the region while enjoying its
most-loved musical styles. This yearFeature Country is Peru.
Considered by The New York Times as South Florida's most gifted chef,
*Norman Van Aken* is the founding father of New World Cuisine, and is known internationally
for introducing the concept of “fusion†to the culinary world. Author of six cookbooks
and winner of numerous awards, Mr. Van Aken will present two free food demonstrations at
the Festival, along with chefs from across the Pan American spectrum.
The Festivalâs Culinary Curator, is Colombian-born, Canadian raised
freelance food/travel journalist, Mary Luz Mejia.
We are thrilled to bring the Pan American Food Festival back to Toronto for another
year of flavor and fun – Pan American style!†says Daniel Garcia-Herreros,
Festival Director. This year Festival will showcase even more of the innovative
and delicious foods and culture from these 41 countries, and we are thrilled
to be working with Daniels Spectrum to bring the events to life for the community.
The 2014 Pan American Food Festival highlights include:
- A roster of extraordinary chefs led by renowned chef and culinary
- genius Norman Van Aken
- Jamaican, Canadian, Colombian, Brazilian, Mexican, Venezuelan,
- American and Peruvian food demonstrations with local and international chefs.
- Musical performances and dance classes, Taste the Americas an exhibition
- of photographs selected from submissions
received from the general public
- A Pan American vendors market
- Discovering Pan American Countries tourism showcase
- Family activities including kid-friendly food demonstrations
- And much more!
All events are free to the public.
For more information, visit www.panamfoodfest.com and join us on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/PanamericanFoodFestival
Sponsors: Scotiabank.
Venue Partner: Artscape
Daniels Spectrum is located at 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A
2B7
Amanda Fruci
mediadirector@panamfoodfest.com
647-998-2737
