New UpMarket Wednesdays at Yorkville Village

Summer in the city gets even more delicious
with UpMarket: The Lunch Edit

The summer-long market curated by Foodiepages & BRIKA takes over The Lane at Yorkville Village

TORONTO, ON — Summer means it’s time to enjoy lunch outside and what better way to do that then at the city’s newest outdoor market:  UpMarket: The Lunch Edit, where tasty treats meets one-of-a-kind gifts. Located in The Lane at Yorkville Village (136 Yorkville Ave.), every Wednesday from June 13 - August 29, 2018 from 11 am to 3 pm, Torontonians can enjoy scrumptious dishes from at least nine vendors and peruse through artisanal handmade items from the city’s most exciting makers and creators, presented by Yorkville Village, BRIKA andFoodiepages.

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Dine on delectably delicious dishes from vendors such as Nutbar, Rawcology, Country Fareand more. Whether diners are looking for healthy bites, sweet treats or a mix of everything, UpMarket will have it all. In addition to food, The Lane at Yorkville Village will be filled with an impressive array of shoppable goodies. Whether you’re looking for a birthday, anniversary or thank you gift, or simply want something for yourself, shop a selection of thoughtfully-made bath and body products from Leaves of Trees, hand-poured candles from 100 Years of Love, and playful pieces from OKAYOK, among others!

The full vendor list for UpMarket:  :

• Nutbar
• Kelly’s Bake Shoppe
• Rawcology
• Laine & Lola Confection
• Maple Key Tart Co.
• County Fare
• Phancy Food Catering
• Gouter
• ​Williams Sonoma
• Planet Y
• Artestile
• Leaves of Trees
• Poppys Collection
• 100 Years of Love
• Cicco Chains
• La Botica
• OKAYOK
• YABA Home & Décor
• Kb
• Art of Marina
• Sonic Bloom
• Tea Rebellion

To stay up-to-date on the vendors at UpMarket, follow Yorkville Village on social through the hashtag #YVUpMarket and visit www.yorkvillevillage.com for more details.

ABOUT YORKVILLE VILLAGE
Yorkville Village is a premier lifestyle shopping destination located in the heart of Toronto’s luxury Bloor-Yorkville district. Owned and operated by First Capital Realty, Yorkville Village consists of the shopping centre formerly known as Hazelton Lanes as well as a number of street front boutiques on Yorkville Avenue comprising of over 330,000 square feet of retail space (in addition to FCR’s flagship retail space at Yonge and Bloor). The centre is currently undergoing Phase 2 of the redevelopment, continuing through 2018 and will welcome prime new retailers, including several first-to-market luxury brand introductions to the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood.

Website:         yorkvillevillage.com
Instagram:      @YorkvilleVillage
Twitter:           @YorkvilleV
Facebook:      @YorkvilleVillageToronto
Hashtag:         #YVLife / #YVUpMarket
 
ABOUT FOODIEPAGES
FoodiePages curates craft food & drink made in Canada. We help you discover and support the country’s most exciting independent makers.We think that food and drink made by small independent makers is the most interesting thing happening in the food world right now. We also believe that goods made by people who care about each of the ingredients and materials used is simply much better than those made by large corporations or big factories. We hope you’ll think of FoodiePages any time you want to discover something delicious or send a standout gift.
 
ABOUT BRIKA
At BRIKA, we believe that by bringing carefully selected, beautiful products by lesser-known artisans and designers together, we can shine a brighter light on the community of talented, creative people who are building businesses, positively impacting their communities and teaching us a new way to work and live. In our stores and online shop you will find quality, well-crafted products that bring beauty to your life whether for your home, your family, yourself or for the perfect gift.

Avo Alley PopUp - Dinner in Graffitt Alley

On a beautiful summer evening I was really lucky to attend a party in a parking lot.  Not like any other popup that I have been to.  This popup in the back driveway of a building in Graffitti Alley was hosted by Chef Matt Dean Pettit of the former Rock Lobster restaurants and currently of Matty's Seafood Brands.  I know Matt but other than my friend Natalie who told me about the event, I didn't know anyone one else that attended the dinner.  It was open to the general public to sample a dinner made with the new Avocado Oil Becel Margarine.  Most people don't know how to use avocados in different ways so it was Matt's challenge to use the Becel in different ways.  Matt is a lot of fun and very engaging and made everyone feel very comfortable.  He also served us some really great food.  My favourite things were the Tuna Nachos and the Parmesan Brussel Sprouts.  We also had a Quinoa cauliflower salad and a Peach Meringue cake dessert.

Avocados are one of the biggest food trends, but despite their popularity, a recent survey commissioned by Becel® showed that 1 in 2 Canadians don't know how to incorporate avocados into their meals and recipes. Addressing these barriers, today Becel® is introducing Becel® with Avocado Oil; 

On September 14thand 15th, to celebrate the launch of the new product, Becel® will hosted an avocado-themed pop-up restaurant called Avo Alley in a parking spot behind a building in the vibrant area of Graffiti Alley in downtown Toronto. It was beautifully decorated for a summer Al Fresco Dining event.

Becel®  partnered with famed chef, Matt Dean Pettit (Matty's Seafood), who has developed special recipes for the occasion, demonstrating the versatility of Becel® with Avocado Oil. 

Torontonians attended the ultra-exclusive event by reserving a table on YP Dine.

Check out Chef Matt Dean Pettit's exclusive recipes, along with an assortment of new recipes from Becel®, all featuring Becel® with Avocado Oil, on becel.ca.

Becel® with Avocado Oil is low in saturated fat, has no trans fats, provides a source of essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, and has no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. It is made from a blend of plant and seed oils, including Canadian canola oil and avocado oil, as well as a few other ingredients including buttermilk powder, water, and a pinch of salt. Altogether you can feel good about choosing Becel® with Avocado Oil as part of your heart healthy lifestyle.

Becel® with Avocado Oil can be used as a direct 1:1 substitution for butter, resulting in delicious and better-for- you savoury dishes and baked goods, including 80% less saturated fat.

For more information, visit becel.ca.