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Filipino food in Toronto is way more than just Jollibee

Filipino food in Toronto is having a moment. From the hype around the arrival of Jollibee to the love of halo-halo and kamayan feasts, there's never been more awareness about Filipino culture in the city. 

In the latest episode of the Only in Toronto podcast we talk to some of the local restaurateurs making it all happen.

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Hector Vasquez at House of Lechon


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