Montreal vs. Toronto: Street Meat Edition

On February 9th it was the one year anniversary of my move to Toronto. I will post a series of articles giving my two cents on the major differences between the two cities.

Let’s start somewhere random: street meat. For those unfamiliar with downtown Toronto, it is impossible to walk more than two blocks without being enticed or assaulted (depends on hunger) with the smell of hot-dogs. Every few blocks a small metal booth is visible. These plastic tarp-sheltered booths typically contain a propane grill, various condiments and a hard working immigrant trying to satisfy his customers’ need for sausage.

The glistening “street meat” served by the vendors is tasty although a little disappointing. I don’t think I ate more than 1 or 2 in my first year in Toronto. They seem to be a perfect end to a night of drinking and dancing! Since I don’t frequent clubs anymore, this might be responsible for my low sausage intake. To be honest I would trade all the hot dog stands in Toronto for a decent falafel or shawarma sandwich. Nothing but disappointment in terms of Arabic food in Toronto… I miss Lebanese immigrants!