Foodie Swellness: When Pigs Fry tour in Toronto

July 16, 2013

I’ve been to some pretty incredible destinations over the past few years. And I often start to wonder “Why do I live in Toronto again?” (especially when there’s flooding, snowstorms, horrible humidity back home to contend with). There’s always some sort of strange weather I manage to miss when I’m away, that I read about on Twitter and see on Instagram as I’m watching ocean waves crash onto the shore in Barbados, or while I’m in Singapore eating one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

So I’m always looking for things to love about the Toronto. And, yes, I know, I know, there’s lots to love. For example, it is Hogtown, after all (and I am a bacon lover!) —  and I learned all about the city’s Hogtown roots in the Urban Adventures new When Pigs Fry tour some weeks ago.

The three-hour tour ($59) includes stops at a few places where you learn about pork and of course, you get to taste dishes at several tasty piggy restos — trust me, arrive with an empty stomach as you’ll be trying pulled pork poutine and so many more delicious porky foods. I made the mistake of having brunch the morning of my tour and had to skip the peameal sandwich at our first stop. Sigh. It still hurts when I think about that lost opportunity.

Throw in some piggy trivia (complete with pork-based treats if you get the question right) while hanging out with some fellow bacon-loving foodies, how’s that for a fun afternoon?

When Pigs Fry, Urban Adventures. Check it out.

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