August 14, 2011

Hosted by the Harbourfront Centre, the Fortune Cooking Festival features Pan-Asian cuisine and its influence in the cooking of the world! In addition to learning how the flavours of Asia have infiltrated the tastes of dishes across the planet, you’ll have the opportunity to discover how Asian culture has influenced the West. Learn the ways in which Korean cooking has transformed the restaurant culture of Los Angeles; discover how Asian street food has inspired street food in Toronto; find out about how Japanese manga has affected graphic novels across the world; discover how Thai and Korean filmmakers have changed filmography throughout all of Asia. You’ll learn about the cultural “hot spots” of Pan-Asia, and even have the opportunity to witness a Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition!

What would the Fortune Cooking Food Festival be without delicious Pan-Asian food to sample? Check out the World Cafe today for Thai green curry, eggplant and tofu stir fry; dumplings, spring rolls and fishballs; beef noodle soup and more!

Today is the final day of the Fortune Cooking Food Festival. Admission is free; for more information go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com.