As soon as I heard about this show coming back to Toronto, it was a no-brainer. I had to go!
Called my crew, got the cameras ready and in TRUE Travel Mammal fashion, decided to hit and in many ways invade the CRFA Show.
CRFA stands for Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association and each year, everyone and anyone who’s involved in the food industry fights to get a spot on the floor, display their brand and more importantly distribute their products.
That being said, this Show is always packed with hundreds of vendors and for a guy like me, it means keeping my stomach virtually empty for as many as 2 days prior in preparation for the gluttony that ensues.
The following video takes place on Fat Tuesday. Ironic? No. Fitting? Absolutely!
This is Part 1 of 3. Unscripted, unrivaled and unleashed. Enjoy!
Jim Bamboulis has held several posts over the past 12 years, including National Sportscaster, Food Host and Writer, Talk Show Host, Olympic Researcher and Travel Film-maker.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jim learned early on that the combination of travel and food meant ultimate living. Combining his insatiable creative spirit and desire to document his travels, Jim took his unshakable travel bug and set off to explore. Add the fact that Jim also grew up in a Greek household and he learned that not only does Mom always make the best meals, but as importantly learned the importance of understanding and appreciating the countless beautiful cultures and the integral role food plays in every corner of the World.
In August 2009, Jim founded Travel Mammal, a site that brings together his travels and experiences (both good and terrifying) with the hope that others are inspired to share their own. We are all storytellers, especially when it comes to travel and food. He urges everyone to be inspired, explore and love the world and the people that share it with us. Or in other words, Live to Travel and travel to live!
