Comida Chilena en Toronto | Chilean food in Toronto

 Empanadas de queso y pebre en Jumbo Empanadas. Foto de Maria Miranda.
Cheese empanadas and pebre at Jumbo Empanadas. Credits Maria Miranda.

¿Cuáles son restaurantes chilenos en Toronto? Which are Chilean restaurants in Toronto?

1. La Rosa Chilena

Restaurante y panadería

Recomiendo la sopa marinera y las empanadas de queso

Sólo se acepta efectivo

Vende productos chilenos online

Tiene estacionamiento

Están ubicados en 788, 760 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON

Restaurant and bakery

I recommend the seafood soup and the cheese empanadas

Cash only

They sell Chilean products online

Parking available

They are located at 788, 760 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON

2. Jumbo Empanadas

Restaurante

Recomiendo las humitas y el pebre

Aceptan efectivo y débito

Está ubicado en 245 Augusta Avenue  Toronto, ON M5T 1M5 ( Kensington Market)

Restaurant

I recommend humitas and pebre

Cash and debit

They are located at 245 Augusta Avenue  Toronto, ON M5T 1M5 ( Kensington Market)

Seguiremos buscando más comida chilena en Toronto. We will keep looking for more Chilean food in Toronto.

Saludos,

Maria Miranda

www.spanishanytime.com

Fondas en fotos | Fondas in photos

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Las fondas son el centro de muchas de las celebraciones de Fiestas Patrias. Consiste en uno o varios locales donde puedes comprar tragos, comida, participar en juegos y observar bailes tradicionales. Este año la celebración duró casi una semana. Las siguientes fotos fueron tomadas en San Fernando, en el valle de Colchagua donde mi familia vive. La región es conocida por sus vinos y frutas.

Valle de Colchagua - Ruta del vino

Fondas are the centre of a lot of celebrations during Fiestas Patrias. It consists of one or many fairs where you can buy drinks, food, participate in games and watch traditional dances. This year the celebration lasted almost a week.   The following pictures were taken in San Fernando, in the Colchagua valley where my family lives. The region is well know for its wine and fruit.

Colchagua Valley - Wine Route

Anticuchos | Meat on skewer

 Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Manzanas confitadas | Glazed apples

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

 Juegos de taca-taca | Table football games

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Juegos de argollas | Ring toss games

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

 Trompos | Spinning tops

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Niños vestidos de huaso | Kids dressing as Chilean cowboys

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Ferias de artesanía local | Local craftwork stands

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

Música folclórica en vivo | Live folk music

Photo by | Foto de Maria Miranda

¡Viva Chile!

Saludos,

Maria Miranda
Spanish Anytime Founder
www.spanishanytime.com

Chile's Fiestas Patrias | Fiestas Patrias Chilenas

Chilean flags and araucaria trees | Photo by Maria Miranda

I am Maria Miranda, founder of Spanish Anytime. During September I will be sharing how Chile's longest holiday, Fiestas Patrias, is celebrated. I am visiting my family in Chile during our dieciocho (18th)

It was September 18, 1810 when a First Government Junta was established to rule Chile. It was the earliest step in the Chilean struggle for independence, and the anniversary of its establishment is celebrated as the national day of Chile. Chile officially proclaimed independence on February 12, 1818.  ( Source: Wikipedia)

Fiestas Patrias means dancing cueca, eating empanadas, asado (barbecue), mariscal (seafood soup), cordero al palo (spit barbecued lamb), mote con huesillo and a strong terremoto drink. It is also a long holiday, so people get a chance to visit family and friends along the country. 

Fried seafood empanadas. Photo by Maria Miranda

About the Dieciocho

Fiestas Patrias by Cachando Chile's blog
Fiestas Patrias by Pepe's Chile website
Five Highlights from Chile's Fiestas Patrias by ThisisChile
Fiestas Patrias by Wikipedia

During this month I will be posting different pictures, videos and information. I hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about Chile's celebrations. 

¡Viva Chile!

Maria Miranda
Spanish Anytime Founder
www.spanishanytime.com

Mis dos comidas chilenas favoritas en Toronto (hasta ahora) | My top 2 favorite Chilean meals in Toronto(so far)

Si decides probar alguna comida chilena en Toronto, sería una buena idea conocer vocabulario y conocer algunas opciones. Hasta ahora estas son mis dos comidas favoritas.

If you decide to try some Chilean food in Toronto, It would be a good idea to know some vocabulary and options. This are my two favourite meals so far. 

1. Humitas (Chilean tamales) at Jumbo Empanadas (Kensignton Market, Toronto)

Las humitas se preparan con choclo (maíz), cebolla, albahaca y mantequilla o manteca de cerco. Se envuelven en las hojas del choclo y se hierven. Pueden ser dulces o saladas, servidas con azúcar, ají, o ensalada chilena (tomate, cebolla y cilantro).

Humitas are prepared with corn, onion, basil and  butter or lard. They are wrapped in corn husks and boiled. They can be sweet or savory, served with sugar, chile pepper, or ensalada chilena (tomato, onion and cilantro).

Foto de | Photo from Eating Chile

More about humitas on Eating Chile

Humitas on Wikipedia

2. Completos (Chilean hot dog) at Las Brasas Restobar (prepared on special events only)

Los completos son la versión chilena del conocido hot dog. Se sirven con ketchup, mostaza, tomate en cubos, palta (aguacate), chucrut, y mucha mayonesa. Sus ingredientes varian dependiendo del tipo de completo. 

Completos are the Chilean version of the well-known hot dog. They are served with ketchup, mustard, cubed tomato, mashed avocado, sauerkraut, and a lot of mayonnaise. Ingredients vary depending on the  type of completo.

Foto de | Photo from ThisisChile

Anthony Bourdain. Giant Hot Dogs from Chile

Types of Completo on Wikipedia

Completos on Cachando Chile

Completos on ThisisChile

¡Buen provecho!  Bon apetit!

Spanish Anytime

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