The 99 Sudbury building is host to a new Toronto night market, running from 5-10pm on Wednesday nights. Perfect for those wanting to pick up a few goodies after work, and honestly much more conducive to many of the Toronto downtowners lifestyles.
Now, just to set expectations I should say that it's pretty tiny. But quality is key here, and hopefully with time it will grow into something larger in the long term. But for now, it's adorable. Yes, I called the market adorable. It's all indoors, and the space is fantastic. Concrete floors and high ceilings give it a really modern feel, but soft lighting keeps it nicely cozy and intimate. Almost like a little lounge or a dinner party.
Adding to the lounge theme, there is a bar set up right beside the entrance for Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, where you can enjoy a Lug Tread Lager. Yes, it's that kind of market.
Or, after just a few steps to the other side of the room, you can have a fancy cocktail at the Rivolta bar. Over to the side is a seating area to relax in with your drinks and treats.
The market does have traditional offerings as well, with a great table of fresh Ontario berries in all colours and shapes. You won't be able to price compare since it's the only produce table there, but the product is good and there is a nice selection.
There are a few other treats along the way as well. A Indian stall proved worthwhile for its Shish Taouk sauce. After a small sample, my boyfriend quickly grabbed a jar and handed over the cash. Mixed with equal parts yogurt at home, it made a lovely chicken marinade.
A well known favourite, the Mad Mexican was in appearance, sampling the always popular chips, salsas, and guac. All of their salsas are super tasty, but we went hard core and opted for the "Morita Salsa". A morita is a type of pepper that has been smoked, resulting in an almost black in colour, richly flavoured salsa.
We also picked up a few ready made desserts to go at another stand and poked through a few craft stalls selling original, handmade jewelry and accessories. It wasn't a long adventure, but I would say it was a quality one. And maybe with a few more visitors this summer, this new night market will come back bigger and stronger next year. But until then, you can hit it up until October and check out the website for details.
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