The Roundup: This Week in Toronto (July 10-July 16)

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Check out what's happening in Toronto this week, from highly anticipated openings, closures, events, pop-ups and more -- the round-up is your number one source for staying up to date with Toronto's fast-paced food scene!

1. Grab a free scoop of ice cream at the Harbourfront Centre on July 16

Looking for a quick, free way to cool down this week? On National Ice Cream Day (July 16), whether you’re on your way to the Jays game, heading to the island or out enjoying a day downtown, stop by Harbourfront Centre at 275 Queen’s Quay W. and enjoy one free scoop of locally made ice cream, courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Ontario and Shaw’s Ice Cream. Free scoops of ice cream will be available from 12 to 8 p.m. or until supplies last.

2. Afuri Ramen opens first location in Toronto

The long-awaited opening of this famous ramen joint has finally come to the city. Originating in Tokyo, Afuri Ramen now has locations all over the world including its other Canadian spots in British Columbia, as well as in Portugal, the United States and now here in Toronto. The chain serves up popular small-plate dishes such as dumplings, Karaage and Donburi but the menu is centered around their signature Yuzu Shio ramen dish. Yuzu, a popular Asian citrus fruit, is combined with local chicken, dry fish "niboshi" "katsuobushi", dry konbu seaweed, and vegetables to produce a layer of umami flavors which they are now famous for. Named after a mountain, Mt. Afuri, their goal to always aim "higher" has brought them success in their expansion. You can find the newly opened Afuri Ramen at 411 Church St.

3. Ladurée expands menu with opening of Pastry Lab

Visitors to Ladurée's Yorkdale tea salon and Exchange Tower locations will now find the menu populated by more tempting menu options than ever. Opened on July 12th, the company's new pastry laboratory means that the brand's exquisite French pastries and elaborate cakes will now be available to order (at ladureecanada.ca), for in-store pickup and delivery in the GTA. "Ladurée’s exquisite patisserie products must be prepared only by Ladurée’s own pastry chef at a specifically designed and equipped laboratory according to Ladurée global standards," said Olesya Krakhmalyova, owner of Ladurée Canada, in a press release. "We cannot wait to see our guests enjoying the famous Ladurée Ispahan, Plaisir Sucre and Saint Honore cakes, prepared exactly the same way as in Paris, right here in Toronto!”

4. Michelin Star Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa collabs with Miku, Minami and TORA

Aburi Restaurants partnered with Michelin Star Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa to bring a mouthwatering set of menus to Miku, Minami and TORA in a collaboration that began on June 14. Both lunch and dinner feature menus are available and include options like wagyu carpaccio, tofu and potato salad, softshell crab karaage and more. Prices vary for each dish, but they range from $12 to $44.

5. Toronto's Festival of India is returning this summer

Festival of India is kicking off this summer with a massive parade starting at Yonge and Dundas. The festival will be happening on July 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. to July 16 from 12 to 5 p.m. They'll be plenty of vegetarian and vegan feats and not to mention lots of live music, entertainment and free yoga classes!

6. One of Vancouver's most famous ice cream joints has opened a Toronto pop-up

La Glace Artisanal Ice Cream, a popular Vancouver ice cream joint, is opening a pop-up this summer in Toronto inside Union Station. The ice cream shop is known for serving French-style ice cream and has been referred to as Vancouver's best ice cream.

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