Summer is a time for taste buds to explode, and City Life offers tantalizing samples sure to please.

Viva Italia – Nothing beats excellent Italian gelato on a hot summer day, and the Death in Venice Gelato Company does it splendidly.
www.deathinvenice.ca

Summer Heat – The crushed Calabrese peppers in oil of the Fuoco di Calabria will bring the spice and sizzle
to any meal.
www.tuttogourmet.com

Milky Smooth – Made with fresh local Ontario water buffalo milk, this buffalo mozzarella is a fresh, sweet cheese with a rich, milky flavour.
www.qualitycheese.com

Palette Pleaser – Homemade creamy Italian pasta, fresh bread and decadent oil, all in a vibrant King Street West, Toronto, setting, make a meal at Oretta an ideal evening.
www.oretta.to

Indulge Yourself – A house-made 8-oz. patty on a brioche bun, sautéed mushrooms, fontina cheese and caramelized onions — when only a burger will do.
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