DJ Deep Fried Fridays returns this summer, bringing with it a different palatable pairing of beats and bites that represent the past, present and future of Toronto’s taste-makers.

In recent times, there have been two rising superstars in our city's cultural landscape: the DJ and the chef. More than ever we turn to these two quick-wristed trendsetters to set the tone and the table for our evenings. As dance floors are filled with the sound of emerging genres and vintage grooves selected by the DJ, the chef is cutting and mixing his or her own creations that are meant to both inspire and delight.

Through The Big IDEA: Legacy we explore the new cultural tradition being forged by these two champions of the city and how their parallel existence helps create our most memorable nights out on the town.

— Sergio Elmir, Artistic Associate