Must-Try Food Trucks at the TIFF 2024
The annual TIFF Festival Street has officially returned this week, and it’s shutting down King Street for the ultimate four-day celebration. From Peter St. to University Ave., Festival Street lets you experience free entertainment, activations, and open-air screenings. But with so much star-studded action, you’ll need some snacks to fuel your red-carpet stalking and movie-hopping. So, as you stroll along King Street, grab a bite from one of these amazing food trucks at the TIFF 2024.
1. NomNomNom & Get Your Own Taters
can indulge in crispy tots with a fusion twist with NomNomNom & Get Your Own Taters’s new kitchen partner, Gosia’s Filipino X Polish Comfort Food. Try the Tot-silog or Adobo Toutine, which deserve their own red-carpet moment. The Polish Boy and Longanisa on a Bun are also perfect for snacking while lining up for the next big premiere.
2. Ciao Bella
Straight from the oven and into your hands, Ciao Bella serves authentic Italian pizza that’ll make you feel like you’ve been transported to Italy. With every slice, your taste buds can have their own TIFF moment. Grab a pizza to go and stroll through the festival, because nothing says “living your best life” like pizza and movies.
3. Rick’s Good Eats
Here for the TIFF weekend ONLY, Rick’s Deep Fried Butter Chicken Lasagna is a must-try. This TIFF-exclusive offers layers of cheesy, buttery goodness. Also, Rick’s other Punjabi-Canadian fusion eats are bold and bursting with flavour, ideal for devouring between screenings.
4. Heirloom Toronto
This one’s for the foodies who like to keep it fresh and local. Heirloom Toronto focuses on ethical, locally sourced ingredients and fun fusion dishes. You can try the birria grilled cheese, fish tacos, pork belly, big mac fries, or fried chicken sandwich – all perfect on-the-go meals for a day of film fest fun.
5. The Arepa Republic
The Arepa Republic is famous for its delicious stuffed arepas packed with flavour in every bite. Try the grilled arepa varieties with extra avocado, which you’ll love munching while celebrity-spotting on King Street.
6. The Ultimate Food Truck
Craving classic poutine, chili cheese fries, or something a little wild like falafel-topped poutine? The Ultimate Food Truck has been offering Canadian comfort food favourites since 2005. Try their epic burgers and hot dogs, too, especially the Ultimate Burger with cheddar and peamel bacon.
7. AliJandro’s Kitchen
Vegan? Halal? Gluten-free? AliJandro’s Kitchen matches every taste bud or diet restriction, making it the perfect TIFF food truck pitstop. Try their signature Taboon Tacos, go all-in on their Fawaffle, or taste the Alijandro’s Box.
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