Over the next few weeks, the city will see a surge of honorary Torontonians in town for the FIFA World Cup. As the Star’s food writer, I may not know the difference between a yellow and a red card (both are bad, right?) but I do know football fans are known for their appetites.
Toronto is an endless smorgasbord of cuisines, from suburban strip malls to celebrity-backed hotspots. But in the spirit of the game, here are five local favourites that can also handle crowds without requiring reservations months ahead. Some are steps from the downtown core, while others are worth the transit ride.
