#FOOD: PRIDE WEEKEND THEMED MENUS AT MINAMI, ODD DUCK

As Pride Weekend kicks off in Toronto, bars and restaurants across the city are launching special events, fundraisers, and community initiatives in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations. From Minami’s Pride-themed mascot to Odd Duck’s ongoing pay-it-forward program, businesses are finding different ways to mark the occasion.

Odd Duck
IG. @oddduckwandp
📍93 Ontario St S

In the spirit of Pride Weekend, Odd Duck is launching a pay‑it‑forward initiative in partnership with Land Back Camp, aiming to extend support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities well beyond June. Guests can now add a donation at checkout to benefit the Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit-led community space, building on the restaurant’s previous campaigns, including its recent support for the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. Set to run for three months, the initiative turns a visit to Odd Duck into a simple, ongoing way to back queer and Indigenous‑led community work and reflects Odd Duck’s continued support for the communities that shape them.

Minami Toronto
IG. @minamitoronto
📍225 King St. W

From June 22 to 30, Minami Toronto is celebrating Pride Weekend with an exclusive giveaway featuring their Pride mascot, Ponzu the Penguin. Guests can snap a photo with Ponzu and share it on Instagram (stories or in-feed) while tagging @minamitoronto to be automatically entered for a chance to win a dinner for two at the restaurant.
Alongside the giveaway, Minami Toronto will also make a donation to CANFAR (The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research), supporting their ongoing work in research, education, advocacy, and community care. The initiative blends celebration with meaningful impact, offering guests a fun way to engage with Pride while contributing to an important cause.

Minami Giveaway Details

• June 22–30, 2026 (giveaway closes at 5pm June 30)
• Take a photo with Ponzu the Penguin and tag @minamitoronto (stories and in-feed content both applicable)
• Instagram account must be public at the time of entry and winner notification
• Winner will be contacted via Instagram DM
• Prize: Dinner for two at Minami Toronto
• No cash value. Non-transferable.
  *This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.