The World Cup Dining Guide To Canada's Host Cities, According To Top Chefs
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- Dining The World Cup Dining Guide To Canada's Host Cities, According To Top Chefs By Carinne Geil Botta,
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- Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
Dining The World Cup Dining Guide To Canada's Host Cities, According To Top Chefs By Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carinne Geil Botta is a food writer and food policy researcher.Follow Author Jun 27, 2026, 08:03am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Canada is co-hosting the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time, alongside Mexico and the United States. During the tournament, focus is shifting to the host cities' dynamic culinary scenes for visitors. In Toronto, acclaimed chef Susur Lee, celebrated for his French-Southeast Asian fusion at Lee Restaurant, suggests visiting Taste of China for its nostalgic Moo Shu Chicken. On the west coast, Vancouver is home to Chef Andrea Carlson, a pioneer of local, seasonal cuisine whose Burdock & Co. holds a Michelin Star. Carlson, an advocate of the 100-mile diet, recommends Kavita for Chef Tushar's innovative rabbit curry, highlighting its heartfelt Indian flavors. These culinary insights offer a glimpse into Canada's diverse gastronomic offerings for World Cup attendees.
The Toronto skyline at sunset prior to the FIFA World Cup on June 06, 2026 FIFA via Getty ImagesFor the first time ever, Canada is co-hosting the men’s FIFA World Cup, welcoming the tournament alongside the United States and Mexico. Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.