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| - Pics & Full Review (too long to copy and paste all of it here): http://cookiesandtomatoes.blogspot.com/2010/09/kensington-market-pedestrian-sundays.html
On Pedestrian Sundays @ Kensington, Torontonians spill onto the car-free streets to enjoy a day of music, artsy performances, random shenanigans, and delicious face-stuffing. Held on the last Sunday of every month, it has a different atmosphere than some of the more widely advertised festivals.
I love wandering the streets as I shop at the various markets and try different treats. An extra Pedestrian Sunday was held on the 7th anniversary of the '03 Blackout - what a great way to thank a few overgrown Ohio trees for a spike in pregnancies ("blackout babies"), intense street-partying and raw sewage pouring into the Rideau Canal!
Although my major draw was The Bellevue's fish tacos (which was a fail since they didn't end up serving them the day that I went), I stuck around and did what I do best: explore and eat.
Several restaurants were offering street-eats, both from their regular menu and PS-treats. Here's a run-down of what we tried:
Segovia
Patacone
Platanos with pulled pork and sauce
Empanadas
Stuffed Pobleno
El Gordo
Burrito Empanada
Churros
Fresco's Cuisine Inc. Fish & Chips
Kabobs
Other vendors were selling Indian cuisine, pastries, jewellery, and sandwiches. As we munched away, we wandered the streets and enjoyed the fun vibe. In the spirit of Pedestrian Sunday, some locals were playing music and there were children selling some fun treats.
An oyster-loving friend was happy to discover these on sale outside of New Seaway Fish Market. Shucked to order, there were 4 varieties: French Kiss, Lucky Lime (PEI), and Kumamoto (2 for $5) as well as a BC variety (3 for $5).
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