MEHREEN KHAN
LIFE REPORTER

The City of Toronto is hosting its annual two week Summerlicious program beginning July 9.

Media relations supervisor Giannina Warren said there are 150 restaurants participating this year, but the list has not been finalized.
“Students enjoy this opportunity, because it gives them a chance to enjoy restaurant food at a lower price, which they normally might not be able to afford,” said Warren.
Participating restaurants will offer special discounts as well as menus designed for the program.
5th Elementt restaurant on Bay Street participated last year and may participate again this year.
Owner Vijay Karumanchi said Summerlicious 2009 was a great experience.
“We did better than 2008, because of the recession. It is a time when people go out and eat,” said Karumanchi.
Last year’s menu included lamb shank, steak, shrimp, scallops, chicken and much more.
During Summerlicious, the prices in the Indian-Italian restaurant ranged from $15 to $25.
“We were given an option to go for a higher price, but we went for a lower price, which is $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner.”
Summerlicious offers a variety of food which represents the cultural diversity of Toronto.
“There is almost every kind of cuisine presented in the program,” said Warren.
First-year paralegal student Jackie Manzon is familiar with Summerlicious and said she looks forward to this year.
Although Manzon has summer school, she said she will have one month to relax and enjoy her favourite Thai and Indian cuisines.