Thrill of the Grill 2016

Saturday, July 9, noon-4pm

Put the sizzle back in your summer. Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual Danforth Experience Thrill of the Grill and sidewalk sale. Six of the Danforth’s excellent restaurants and food shops are turning up the heat to out sauce, out flavour and out grill each other to claim the title of Toronto’s best rib. 

New this Year: The Bike Fun Zone!

Get riding, decorating and safety tips from Ward 29 Bikes and Ward 30 Bikes.

Check out the hot deals and Thrill of the Grill specials offered by many of the Danforth’s unique shops and boutiques at the merchant’s sidewalk sale.

Proceeds will benefit kidney cancer research at the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre.

Participating restaurants will include:

• Allen's
• Globe Bistro
• The Combine Eatery
• Factory Girl
• The Meat Department
• The Edmund Burke

Ticket Prices

Tickets are NOW on Sale!

We will be offering two types of tickets: $20 (ribs, corn, refreshments), $10 (corn and refreshments only). Kids under 12 get in for free (no food or drink), but may still purchase regular tickets.

Summer Barbecue Tips from the Competitors

Chef Dan Sanders Part 1 - Charcoal from Start to Finish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiNtKXqMZy8

Zack Davidson Part 1 - Best Way to Prevent Meat from Drying Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddzv3xCBHjI

Zack Davidson Part 2 - Brining 101
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQe5vRCG68A

Zack Davidson Part 3 - Techniques on Becoming a Great Chef at Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seadunw15oo

John Robertson Part 1 - What Makes Great Grilling for Ribs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDqkZzLN_fk

John Robertson Part 2 - What Brings Out the Best Flavour in Your Ribs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2exZ74sfUC0

John Robertson Part 3 - Signature Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnQSsQ-GfNU

Check out some pictures from previous year's Thrill of the Grill