Tastes of Toronto: Dim Sum & Stories from Chinatown

Discover the history of dim sum and Toronto’s Chinatowns through stories, tastings, and a look at the communities behind the food. About this Event What makes a food distinctly Toronto? Part storytelling, part tasting experience, and part exhibition tour, Tastes of Toronto explores the histories, cultures, and communities behind the city’s flavours. For this edition, culinary historian Shirley Lum will take us through the history of dim sum and Toronto’s Chinatowns, exploring how food, migration, and community have shaped the city’s culinary identity. Along the way, enjoy a curated dim sum tasting from Wok Theory and discover the stories behind a food tradition that has become part of Toronto’s cultural landscape. Presented in partnership with The Depanneur. About the Exhibition The T.O. You Don't Know invites visitors to look beyond familiar narratives and discover the hidden histories, overlooked voices, and unexpected stories that have shaped Toronto. Through photographs, artifacts, maps, and multimedia experiences, the exhibition reveals a city that is more complex, surprising, and diverse than many people realize. About the Museum Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.