I could leave the endless traffic problems and the all-night drunken afterparty in the park, though - I indulged uncharitable thoughts last night involving bear spray. All our neighbours have left town, and now I know why.
Anyway: Taste of the Danforth: carnival of delight or neighbourhood affliction? Join the debate at torontoist.com here.
From the TOTD Web site: Our Founder, whose name is apparently too sacred to utter, channels Chester Nimitz:
Over 13 years ago, three pairs of eyes stared down the President of Krinos Foods and pitched a vision - the Taste of the Danforth. The concept, initially modeled on the enormously successful Taste of Chicago, would be a celebration of Hellenic cuisine and Hellenic culture. The president had no statistics, no analysis on which to base his decision, but after pacing the boardroom, turned and said "Krinos Foods will be the presenting sponsor for the next five years." He knew as a businessman that all ideas take time to develop and nurture.
And the Riverdale camping weekend was born.
Posted by Patrick at August 12, 2006 06:39 PM