The City of Toronto is taking the next step to encourage and regulate the sale of a variety of tasty food alternatives to hotdogs and sausages in public places such as public squares and parks.
City Council in January approved a pilot project that starts with planning and consultation on the design and manufacture of up to 15 “Toronto a la cart” food-vending carts. The City’s intention is to have the pilot project up and cooking by mid-summer. The City is regulating the program to ensure that the food is safe to eat.
Benefits of this new food program
New provincial regulations for the sale of street foods give the City the opportunity to benefit from the sale of a wider range of food items on Toronto streets. Benefits include
- Introducing street food which reflects the breadth and depth of Toronto’s cultural diversity.
- Strengthening Toronto’s image-building efforts by branding the City as a place where residents and visitors can enjoy an array of authentic cuisine from all corners of the world. A Toronto Street Food Program, under the “Toronto a la Cart” brand and delivered through well-designed carts with a common look and feel, will further enhance this image in a highly visible, recognizable and public way.
- Promoting local cuisine and contributing to the recognition of Toronto as a desirable destination within the growing culinary tourism industry.
- Providing healthier fast food choices for Toronto residents and visitors.
Source: http://www.toronto.ca/business/alacart.htm
