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The CNE’s opening day was different than usual this year

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The opening day at the CNE is usually one of great fanfare, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered its plans. The fair was cancelled back in May, making it the second occasion that the physical fair was called off since the second World War. However, that didn’t stop city officials from celebrating the time-honoured tradition, or staff from coming up with some virtual offerings.

Mayor John Tory was on hand Friday to kick off a toned-down version of the opening ceremonies for the CNE this year. Several local hospitals were also represented at the ceremony, including Sickkids, Toronto General Hospital, and Toronto Western Hospital. Deputy Mayor Stephen Holyday also joined the festivities, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation chief Stacey LaForme joined remotely.

Tiny Tom representative Derek Brazier was on hand to thank healthcare workers from Markham Stouffville Hospital for their treatment of his father, Tiny Tom president Tom Brazier, who passed away due to kidney failure in June, and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the doughnuts debut at the CNE.

 

 

But there is some good news if you’re looking for the spirit of the CNE without leaving your home. The CNE will be offering an array of online entertainment, including live music, 50/50 draws, an online gaming tournament, ghost walks, and plenty of recipes.

 

 

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Other virtual experiences, including TikTok streams of some of the classic CNE rides, are also available. You can also purchase CNE merchandise in the form of their new box!

And, if you’re worried about missing the classic Superdogs show, there’s no need to fear. Presidents Choice Superdogs will have their very own virtual performance on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am.

The online installment of the CNE will run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7.

Montreal loses a legendary steakhouse after 82 years

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Montreal’s iconic steakhouse, Moishes, is bidding goodbye to its home on the Plateau, leaving many steak lovers wondering if Toronto’s steakhouses will possibly face a similar fate. When the 82-year-old classic grilled its final ribeyes at its venerable St-Laurent location in March, little could anybody fathom that this famed steakhouse would not reopen even after restaurant dining gets a government nod to return to business.

For a restaurant that has lived through World War II, a couple of independence plebiscites, not to mention the massive financial crisis of 2008, it’s agonizing to see Moishes crestfallen in the face of the novel coronavirus. However, not all may be lost, at least not just yet.

Going by reports, Lenny Lighter – son of restaurant founder Moishe Lighter, and present corporate director – may have hinted at the possibility of a new location downtown. “I don’t know where. I don’t know when. But we will be back,” he was quoted saying in a recent interview.

He added that the restaurant’s lease was set to expire at the end of December anyway, and they had already acquired a new location somewhere in Victoria Square downtown.

“That was our plan,” he informed. “To stay open, move the restaurant, and continue operations in that new location, but due to COVID, everything fell apart. We had also started construction on the new restaurant.”

Lighter, however, assured that the restaurant is not closing doors forever. The original plan to move to a new location is still in place — just not right now.

“Will there be a vaccine? And will we get back to normal sooner, rather than later? Or will there be a second wave, and will these things be delayed? Nobody knows. With so much uncertainty ahead of us… we’re just going to take the time, and see how things will unfold, when they’ll unfold,” he explained.

While there is no fixed date for its potential return to business, patrons of Moishes can still get their hands on its pre-packaged products in grocery stores and hope for the very best.

The coronavirus has taken its toll on Toronto restaurants and bars as well. The city has witnessed a good number of businesses closing permanently due to the financial strain posed by the pandemic. To date, popular Brant St. steakhouse Jacobs & Co. is still closed for dine-in services, with no set date for reopening to inside diners as of yet.

“It’s so disheartening to hear about Moishes,” said chef Danny McCallum of Jacobs & Co., adding, “It’s a very difficult time for everyone in the restaurant business. It is almost mind boggling how everything changed in a matter of months.”

While Jacobs & Co. is looking at a probable reopening date on Sept. 9, nothing is final yet. “It is a loose estimate of sorts. But if and, when we open, we are going to do so with a limited menu and limited seating. From our capacity to seat 150 people, we will go down to 35. We will see how that works, and take it from there,” McCallum explained.

In the meantime, steak lovers will have to make do with takeout and delivery, it seems.

A Filipino street market is coming to Toronto this weekend

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The organizers behind Street Eats Market are hosting a Filipino Street Market this weekend. From Aug. 22 to 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Scarborough Town Centre, 15,000 square feet will become a Filipino street food scene.

Featured eats at the Filipino Street Market will include Halo Halo, barbecued meats, Lechon, and other traditional Filipino street foods. There’s no charge to attend the event, but social distancing will be expected and enforced.

Visitors must bring and wear masks as much as possible during the festival, and hand sanitizer is a good idea too. During last week’s Ice Cream Festival, socially-distanced circles were drawn on the grass and spread out picnic tables were available to keep visitors safe. The same setup this coming weekend is expected with one additional safety measure.

A new Facebook post on the Street Eats Market page notes that the Filipino Street Market will now be a gated event with 100 people allowed into the festival space at any given time to allow for proper distancing.

“Safety is our top priority,” the Facebook post states.

 

 

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The Filipino Street Market is part of an ongoing summer food festival series that included last week’s Toronto Ice Cream Festival and upcoming barbecue, mac and cheese, ramen, and chicken festivals. Foodies should come prepared with debit and credit cards and expect to order at food stalls.

Street Eats Market also recently announced the addition of the Street Eats Night Market billed as “…an internationally influenced night market showcasing street foods and drinks from around the world.” The Night Market will happen on Sept, 5 and 6 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Parking is free at the Filipino Street Market event and organizers are expecting a large turnout.

SummerWorks festival returns for another packed month of theatrics across Toronto

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Looking for artistic experiences that are both safe and boundary-pushing? SummerWorks has you covered with its annual Performance Festival running throughout August. Collaborating with an existing roster of diverse artists and artistic groups who experiment with and expand upon alternatives to traditional theatre, SummerWorks has re-imagined its programming to adapt to the new rules of COVID-19. The organization, which offers year-round content that seeks to nurture innovation and reflect the complexity of society, presents a lineup of thought-provoking, daring and engaging performances — all free to the public.

Here’s what’s on now during SummerWorks’ Performance Festival:

Health & Safety Notes

Throughout the month of August, new installations are continually added to this interactive art experience that seeks to help people remember, be seen and communicate their anxieties — and their hopes — in the age of COVID-19. Artist Mark Reinhart’s colourful oversized messages, which appear in duct tape on the sides of public and private buildings around Queen Street West, are both bold and intimate. Created in collaboration with the Parkdale community, including its organizations and residents, this temporary display allows participants to engage communally with live art at safe physical distances.

July 27-Aug. 31 | Parkdale & Queen Street West | Accessible | Free

We Were, We Are, We Will Be 

In this co-presentation with SummerWorks and Canadian Stage, Daniele Bartolini and Luke Reece of Mixtape Curations have curated a week of digital and analog performances that touch upon our past, present and future in times of pandemic. Multi-disciplined artists from myriad genres offer opportunities to connect and imagine — safely — from private to public spaces. Participating artists include Alina Pete, D’bi Young Anitafrika, Jennifer Alicia, O’Shane Howard, Rory de Brouwer, Chris Dodd, Melody McKiver, Esie Mensah and Eponine Lee. There are varying levels of experience the audience can choose from depending on comfort level, and each of the week’s three installations (The Past, The Present and The Future) can be enjoyed on its own, or as an anthology performance.

Aug. 18-23 | Various locations | Accessible, captioned, ASL by request | Free, registration required

Undertow

Undertow is a collection of short films by The Artists Mentoring Youth (AMY) Project, which provides accessible arts training programs for women and non-binary youth from equity-seeking communities. Featuring themes of self-growth, healing and navigation in response to COVID restrictions, Undertow is written and performed by Fatima Adam, Zeinab Ahmed, Jericho Allick, Taranjot Bamrah, Rhysand Bruzzo, Juju Dawkins, Shanice Hart, Carvela Lee, Victoria Paredes Sánchez and Tameka Peynado. A live screening takes place Aug. 26th at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A — registration required. The films will be available for download the following day with a provided password (see link for details). Please note there are discussions of racism, colonialism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia in the films.

Aug. 26, 27-29 | Zoom, Vimeo | Captioned, ASL provided | Free, registration required

Metamorphosis: A Viral Trilogy

Metamorphosis is a series of three fictional audio diaries written by award-winning local author André Alexis. Follow along with 13-year-old Lucretia, 30-year-old Kerri and 86-year-old Nella as they experience loneliness, expansion and acceptance in the wake of a global pandemic. Episode two, featuring Kerri, is available for streaming on the SummerWorks website starting Aug. 24. Episode 3 will stream a week later, on Aug. 31st, and a transcript of each episode will be made available on the day of release. If you missed Episode one, which streamed on Aug. 17, you can still listen to it at tolive.com/metamorphosis.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 | Audio recording | Transcribed | Free

End of Summer Mix

A unique way to mark the end of summer, this curated digital collection of recipes, playlists, crafts, activities and “provocations” is available for download, for free, starting Aug. 29th. Experience content at your own pace and within your own comfort bubble. SummerWorks’ End of Summer Mix involves regular contributors, as well as new collaborators, on this one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary offering as part of their Public Works programming, with a mandate to bring artists and audiences together in the public sphere to experience our city in new ways.

Toronto just got a new pop-up for Thai-inspired comfort food by chef Nuit Regular

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It was only a matter of time until chef Nuit Regular (Sabai Sabai, Pai, Kiin) brought her own small revolution to the food scene during these pandemic-addled times.

By Chef Nuit, a new pop-up restaurant on Adelaide, is the latest experiment from Regular that was prompted by the new realities of COVID-era hospitality. The announcement was made on Pai Toronto‘s Instagram feed, detailing the new venture.

“Yes, it’s been a pretty downer 2020 so far to say the least. So chef Nuit Regular wanted to do something fun and creative to help lift our foodie spirits. Through By Chef Nuit, chef will be breaking through her constraints of traditional Thai cuisine to bring you…pretty much whatever she feels like.”

The pop-up is open for takeout and delivery from Tuesday to Sunday every week (12:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.). There is a bit of seating on a curbside patio outside and takeout is also available. 

 

 

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The pop-up’s official website invites Toronto diners to “join chef Nuit in her culinary playground and give in the whims of her ever-evolving inspirations and creations.”

The website also features around six of the items on the current menu, a few of which are already sold out after opening on Aug. 18. Tom yum fries ($5) and pad thai wings (currently sold out) are among the smaller fare, and mains run between $14-$20, including the massaman beef sandwich ($14) a sandwich on a soft roll with braised beef covered in massaman curry and melted smoked provolone.

Regular’s culinary prowess has landed her and her restaurants nationwide accolades, both for the love and passion she brings to her food and her willingness to be bold and original while honouring time-tested classics. The best way to be in the know about the pop-up’s newest menu items is to follow their Instagram page, where items like the chicken satay poutine (available on Wednesday, Aug. 19) debuted before it sold out.

CBC’s Dwight Drummond on meeting his wife on the set of Cityline

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Dwight and Janice Drummond with their two daughters

When Dwight Drummond, anchor of CBC News Toronto first spotted his wife Janice, she was the one in front of the camera instead of him. Over the past years of their relationship, the camera may have turned, putting Dwight in the spotlight, but the couple says not much else has changed in their lives except for the addition of their two daughters. They’ve continued to share a home near St. Clair and Bathurst and have called the community home for over a decade, saying they love being able to live in the city with quick access to downtown.

How they met

I first spotted her while I was a cameraperson, and she was modelling on Cityline, back when Marilyn Denis was the host. She didn’t notice me behind the camera, but I sure noticed her. When I saw her out at a charity fundraiser in Yorkville, I asked a mutual friend to introduce us. I gave her my number, and she didn’t call me for two months. I had given up by the time she finally called and explained she had been out of the country. I was so happy she called I didn’t care how long it took.

The first date

We went out the weekend right after she called me. I wasn’t taking any chances she might disappear on me again. We went to the jazz club Top O’ the Senator on our first date. Liza Minnelli was sitting at the bar that night.

The courtship

After we got together, we were pretty much inseparable. We became friends who just happened to also be in love. We spent a lot of weekends taking in Toronto’s club and music scene. The most memorable moments though were our vacations visiting family in the Caribbean. Mine in Jamaica and Janice’s in Grenada. About three months into our relationship, Janice bought a home downtown, and I was living in an apartment at Yonge and Eglinton. She stayed with me while her house was being renovated. We both moved into her home after it was finished, and we have lived together ever since.

The wedding

We were married at Sandals in my hometown, Montego Bay in Jamaica. We tried to elope, but some family attended. We wanted to get married on the beach but had to move the ceremony to a quaint chapel because of the weather.

The kids

We have two daughters: Kayla Catherine and Jolie Kara. It looks like they both got their mother’s height and will be taller than their dad.

Their lives now

I currently host CBC News Toronto and volunteer coach my daughters’ house league basketball teams with the North Toronto Huskies. Janice still models and teaches young models how to walk on the runway.

We make sure to get away for some sun and sand at least once a year. We usually go skiing Family Day weekend. We do a lot together as a family.

Secret of success

We are still best friends who enjoy spending time together. Our backgrounds and lives growing up in Toronto were so similar, and we shared the same goals and values. We also complement each other and play to each other’s strengths.

Five restaurants that have said goodbye to Toronto in the last week

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Nikki Gill
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Even as the Stage 3 reopening continues in Toronto, one unfortunate enduring reality is the non-stop news of restaurants closing up shop over insurmountable COVID-related hardships. Here are the five most recent locales to which we reluctantly bid farewell.

Don Alfonso 1890

Don Alfonso 1890, one of Toronto’s favourite spots to celebrate a special occasion or experience award-winning tasting menus (all while dining in one of the city’s heritage buildings), is now permanently closed. The masterful Italian-inspired cuisine from Michelin star chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino quickly gained international recognition by landing on dozens of best-of and must-visit lists, so it’s no surprise that this news has come as a big disappointment to many. There is a reason to hold out hope for another chance to dine with the team, though, as their announcement on Instagram states that they are “actively looking for a new location to open.”

 

 

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Brickyard Bistro

Brickyard Bistro, a beautiful spot on Gerrard Street where French-inspired dishes and eclectic brunches thrived in Little India, announced last week that they will be permanently closing. Their heartfelt Instagram post details how fraught the decision has been for the team, how much gratitude they have for their dedicated patrons and staff, and even tells the refreshing tale of a landlord who had their back right to the end. The good news is, unlike the seemingly endless list of abrupt closures in the city right now, Brickyard’s last day of service will be Aug. 30, leaving heartbroken fans a solid chance to say goodbye.

 

 

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Sweat and Soda

Sweat and Soda, a four-year-old Queen Street East café that was known for healthy meal options and an environment that welcomed patrons to stay awhile, has permanently closed as of Aug. 8. The spot was beloved by Leslievillians and was a favourite hangout spot for runners, as the café’s ethos revolved around clean eating and an active lifestyle. The official Instagram page posted a nostalgic goodbye video which garnered an outpouring of fond farewells from staff and patrons. The team already has their next project in the works, though. The Side Kitchen (date to be announced) will serve up Korean food and take-home meal kits while honouring the healthful approach to food for which Sweat and Soda was known.

 

 

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Virtuous Pie

Virtuous Pie on College Street, the only location in Ontario for the popular chain serving up vegan pizzas and a wide variety of inventive plant-based menu items, will remain closed after their temporary closure on June 14. Their website currently features a short note to thank Toronto for their support since opening a year and a half ago, citing COVID-related issues for their decision to permanently close. For now, if you want to stay north of the border and still live #thatplantlife that Virtuous is known for, you’ll need to visit one of their three locations in B.C.

 

 

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Failte Irish Pub

Failte Irish Pub in Mississauga has announced that after 22 years in business and a huge reputation for their extensive live music program, Irish-inspired pub fare, and great array of international beers and whiskeys, they will be permanently closing due to COVID-related hardships. The news will be especially unwelcome to local musicians, as Failte was a favourite spot for bands and solo acts alike to book decently attended gigs before enjoying the rest of the evening weaving through the variously themed pubs-within-the-pub, or six distinct areas within. The beloved haunt was also known for their year-round heated patio that was touted as the largest one in all of Mississauga.

 

 

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New Latin Korean barbecue night to launch at Baro Toronto

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King Street West’s Latin-inspired restaurant Baro Toronto will be launching its first Latin Korean barbecue night on Wednesday. The menu, curated by Baro’s own chef de cuisine Justin Lee, will feature five courses that combine Latin and Korean flavours. Lee says the idea for the themed night came up during a conversation amongst the chef team.

“We have a very nice grill that is only running with wood and charcoal fire on the rooftop patio. We were talking about the patio menu before reopening and I just threw out the idea, ‘Let’s do Korean barbecue night one day,’ as a joke,” Lee says.

Executive chef Steve Gonzalez really liked the idea, and asked Lee to create the menu. Gonzalez liked all the dishes Lee showed him, and the idea took off.

Lee says that since he started working at Baro when they opened four years ago, he’s learned a lot about Latin American food, and realized that Latin and Asian spices and ingredients go well together. He’s since tried to create menus with a Korean-Latin fusion and says they turn out well.

The five-course menu that will be offered at Baro’s Latin Korean BBQ Night will be heavy on the protein, which Lee says is traditional in Korean barbecue.

“We don’t usually barbecue vegetables in Korea because we serve barbecue meats with fresh vegetables such as kimchi, lettuce, or some pickled vegetables,” he says. Each course, excluding dessert, will feature different proteins — salmon, pork, beef and pickerel.

“Every course is nicely balanced with citrus, sweetness, spice and seasoning. If you look at the menu itself, you might think it’s a bit too heavy, but if you taste all the foods, you won’t feel that way,” says Lee.

Baro’s entire cocktail menu will still be available on Wednesday, but Lee advises having a beer or a Paloma Spritz, one of their signature cocktails.

“I would recommend having some kind of sour cocktail to clear your tongue after courses,” he says.

Lee says that as a junior chef, this barbecue night will be the proudest moment of his career so far, and he’s so grateful to Gonzalez and the Baro team for supporting him and helping him succeed.

“The happiest moment for me as a chef is when guests say, ‘We loved your food, thank you for such good food,’” he says. “I’m pretty sure this is why all chefs are in this industry.”

The menu will be available every Wednesday on the rooftop at $50 a seat.

Chef Mark McEwan picks the best macarons in Toronto

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New Toronto delivery service lets locals order from Montreal’s most iconic eateries

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The onslaught of the unexpected pandemic may have quashed your Montreal travel plans, but it can’t keep you away from savouring some of the city’s finest, award-winning foods. That’s right, you can now get a taste of the wildly innovative and endlessly creative culinary delights that Montreal is famed for, without having to leave the comfort of your dining room. All thanks to a new service called I Miss Montreal Food.

 

 

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There’s a wide range of takeout options to choose from. Popular Montreal spots like St. Viateur, Rockaberry, Solly’s, Lester’s Deli, Tasty Food’s Pizza, Dunn’s Famous Deli, Ma Poule Mouilleee, Coco Rico, Fairmont Bagel, are all but a click away.

Once you’ve made your choice, the cost is directly provided from the restaurants, as is the expected date of delivery, which usually takes just a few days. The delicacy is then transported right to your door, without you having to move a muscle.

It is as good as it sounds, since most of the clientele of I Miss Montreal Food don’t seem to be able to stop gushing about the service.

“My schwartz’s brunch box arrived thurs (day) eve. Although everything was terrific (no surprise!), there’s nothing like their smoked meat and knishes! In fact, one group member sliced a knish horizontally and inserted a layer of smoked meat! Truly filling, truly decadent!! thank you (again) for this service, IMMF! (sic),” writes Donna Lee on their Facebook page.

 

 

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Curated by Amir and Megan Epstein of Thornhill, this service allows anyone living in Toronto and around the GTA to order takeout from any Montreal restaurant, deli or bakery on their website, and they’ll deliver it all the way from Montreal to Toronto.

The pair understood that lots of people in Toronto — former Montrealers or otherwise — wanted to bring in a piece of the 514 into the 6ix, and hence I Miss MTL Food was conceived.

Going by their website, the service prefers to think of itself as “as a long-distance Uber Eats!”

 

 

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“Whether you are craving Montreal Smoked Meat from Schwartz’s, Lamb Shish Taouk from Damas, or Kosher Sesame Beef from Deli365, we have you covered!!” it says. And, it is actually as simple as that.

 

 

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So next time you find yourself missing some of Montreal’s most reputable meals, there’s a solution to tie you over until your next visit.

Popular burger pop-up gets a permanent storefront in Toronto

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Long-running burger pop-up Burger Drops is getting a permanent home in Liberty Village this fall. For over two years, Burger Drops has been bringing its unfussy smash burgers to various locations around Toronto. Recent pop-ups have been hosted at spots like Spaces Queen West, Henderson Brewing, and Eastbound Brewery.

The brand shared via Instagram that they’ve secured their first brick-and-mortar location at 116 Atlantic Ave., which is set to open sometime this September. “During our pop-ups, you followed us around Toronto as we changed locations week-to-week,” wrote the brand in an Instagram post. “It was a fun adventure that also had its challenges. Setup, tear down, transporting a kitchen’s worth of equipment, weather, oh and a pandemic.”

Burger Drops’ standard menu includes a choice of single or double smash patty made from a AAA chuck brisket blend served on Martin’s Potato Roll with Kraft Singles cheese, griddled sweet onion, housemade pickles, and their signature Drop sauce. Extras are limited to pickles, fries, and additional Drop sauce. 


The brand hints that we can expect an expanded menu at their Liberty Village location, writing “Our team has been working tirelessly to set up the shop, test new menu items and work on giving you the Burger Drops experience you know and love.”

In the past, Burger Drops has featured one-off menu items at its various pop-ups, including a bacon cheeseburger at their recent Henderson Brewing pop-up; and a burger inspired by an Oklahoma fried onion burger at a Left Field Brewery pop-up. 

It looks like we’ll have to wait for a few more weeks to find out if any of these previous special items will be permanent additions to the menu at Burger Drops’ new storefront. 

10 grilling & BBQ safety tips

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After a long wait, BBQ season is finally here! Get ready to enjoy those beautiful backyard evenings with your family and friends responsibly this summer, but make sure you do it safely as firing up the BBQ doesn’t come without its own set of risks. Jeremy Diamond at personal injury law firm, Diamond and Diamond Lawyers, shares ten essential tips to ensure you stay safe while grilling up those beautiful summer meals for your family and friends.

1. Keep a Fire Extinguisher Nearby

Always keep a multi-purpose fire extinguisher in an easily accessible place whenever your grill is in use. You never know when the flames could get out of control, so it’s best to have an extinguisher to your grill as close as safely possible.

2. Always Secure Your Grill

Grills aren’t cheap and replacing one is a hassle. When yours isn’t in use, always lock it up to deter thieves. If your children share your outdoor space, this is especially important to keep them safe as well.

3. Always Turn Off Your BBQ When It’s Not in Use

Keeping your grill fully turned off can help you to dramatically reduce the risk of fire hazard or injuries.

4. Only Grill in a Clutter-Free Zone

Keep your BBQ away from other flammables and things that could burn or melt if the flames from your grill got out of hand.

5. Turn Off Propane or Gas After Use

If you have a propane or gas BBQ, you should ensure that the propane or gas line is completely turned off when you’ve finished grilling to prevent potential leaks.

6. Invest in a Decent Bristle Brush

Cheap brushes can shed bristles, which can find their way into your food. Avoid this risk and invest in a quality bristle brush that stays intact.

7. Keep a Close Eye on Your Surroundings

When using your grill, make sure to keep a close eye on children, pets, guests and other family members who are nearby. Failure to do so could result in accident or injury to one of the people you love the most.

8. Keep a Spray Bottle of Water on Hand

A spray bottle of water can help you to manage flames that jump above your grill. It can help you to keep things under control and avoid the likelihood of life-changing burns.

9. Keep Your Grill Clean

By regularly cleaning your BBQ, you can prevent a build-up of bacteria, mold, and old food. Keeping things clean is a vital part of grill maintenance and will help extend the lifespan of your BBQ.

10. Ensure All Food is Fully Cooked Before Eating

Checking food is cooked all the way through can help you to avoid food poisoning. While some food can be enjoyed a little on the rare side, foods such as chicken need to be cooked thoroughly.

Following this short guide will help you to enjoy the warmer months and ensure that your BBQ is a roaring success. Stay safe at the grill and you’ll ensure your summer is free from drama and disappointment and full of fantastic food and fun.

About Jeremy Diamond

Jeremy Diamond is a lawyer and member of both Ontario and Florida Bars. Jeremy practices in the area of Plaintiff personal injury litigation. Click here to learn more about Jeremy Diamond.

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