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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
Vegetarian & Vegan Cooking Classes 
Macrobiotic Deliciousness from She Cooks Macro. "Fun, playful and informative, Shauna Trupp leads approachable demonstration-style and hands-on macrobiotic cooking classes, teaches private macro cooking lessons, and provides personal macrobiotic chef services for individuals, busy executives and visiting celebrities."
Vegandie's vegan and vegetarian cooking classes focus on wheat-free, gluten-free, soy free and dairy-free meals that are not only healthy but practical. This day in age who has time to be a gourmet chef or make the right health conscious decisions? With the right information and guidance Vegandie makes this learning experience fun and exciting. In addition to being a life coach and nutrition and wellness specialist, Vegandie also offers personal, group and corporate cooking classes. Learn the nutritional value and benefits while the foods are being prepared.
Join the journey of food made fun, tasty and convenient.
New Vegan Catering  | | Kiss Me! Caterers - Magic Bars |
Kiss Me! Caterers was "borne out of a passion for gourmet compassionate cooking, we take only the best, freshest vegan ingredients and create delectable delights that will keep you coming back. We aim for fairtrade, local and organic ingredients whenever possible. That's why our slogan is: Mindful Vegan Catering in the Heart of Toronto!"
New Vegetarian Places to Eat  | | Tenon - Party Tray |
Tenon Vegetarian Cusine in Markham. Lu writes “I have been [to] my friend's store many times because the food is so good. It's completely vegetarian (vegan friendly), however the food doesn’t look it. I have been vegetarian since 2002, and I have tried a lot of vegetarian restaurants in Toronto, but this one is so different, it's Japanese style, I like their sushi pizza and Montreal Roll the best, they are really delicious.”
The co-op force that brings you weekly vegan meals at Hot Yam! have now opened up Havest Noon also on the UofT campus. It’s open Monday-Friday from 10-2pm. They feature “locally-sourced, organically-grown, vegetarian meals with vegan and gluten free options. A full lunch will only set you back $5. See their website for weekly menu and to volunteer. Vegetarian and Vegan Personal Chef
The Healing Spoon offers “Personal Chef Services that focuses on delicious vegetarian cuisine. We specialize in working with clients requiring particular diets, especially those built around food sensitivities. Let us plan and cook for you right in your own kitchen. We leave the fridge stocked with scrumptious, healthy foods and the kitchen spotless! Situated in Toronto and Georgian Triangle.“
Raw Online Shopping  | | Truly Organic Foods |
Truly Organic Foods is a company located in St. Catharines “dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through education and inspiration. Our focus is to sell foods in their natural form without added chemicals and pesticides. Shop online for medicinal herbs and mushrooms, greens and vegan protein powders, raw snacks, berries, nuts and seeds, top quality raw cacao, superfood powders, sea vegetables and medicinal teas. Free shipping on orders over $100.” Their site even has a raw vegan recipe page!
Skin Care  | Body Care Deli
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The Body Care Deli “believes that Mother Nature has given us everything we need in order to care for our skin. The response to our products from you, our customers, has been overwhelming. It is obvious to me that today many people are looking for skin care products that are made without preservatives and synthetic ingredients. Ours are always fresh and made by hand. We hope that you will enjoy the quality, purity and freshness of our products. All products are vegetarian except for our Skin Serum. Vegan products are available too. Our creams, oils and balms nourish your skin with pure, plant-based ingredients. We even use several precious essential oils such as Neroli and Rose Bulgarian in our moisturizers. Handmade in and shipped from Oakville, Ontario.”
Niagara Region  | Brooklyn's -Vegan cherry turnover
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Brooklyn’s (206 Richmond St,. Thorold, (905) 680-4701) Jason writes “Our vegan family were visiting Niagara Falls and were looking for a place to eat on Sunday. Friends suggested checking out a sports bar/family restaurant called Brooklyn’s just outside St. Catharines. We were so pleasantly surprised to find a separate menu that’s entirely vegan! We devoured the Potato Skins, the Smokin’ “Chicken” sandwich with onion rings, chimichangsas and a divine cherry turnover with a big dollop of whip creem. We would go back there in a heart-beat, falls or no falls!"
New Raw Vegan Brunch Head down to the St. Lawrence market on Saturday mornings and enjoy the new Breakfast menu at Cruda Cafe! Have a pick from the following items:
- Scrambled curried tofu in an enchilada wrap
- Vegan pancakes with wild blueberries
- Vegan crepes with coconut cream and seasonal fruit
- Raw hot chocolate
- Smoothies and freshly squeezed juices
With great regrets - Sunny Cafe (kale) in Noah’s at Bloor & Spadina is closed. Visit kale at Yonge & Eglington!
- Liks Vegetarian Kitchen in Scarborough is no longer.
- Boardwalk Chocolates has closed their doors, writing “I'm hoping it's not the end of my chocolate career, so I'll keep you posted if I move onto different pastures. It's also possible that Boardwalk might turn the florescent lights on again in the future, you never know. Thanks for taking a stroll on the Boardwalk :)”
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Monday, 09 January 2012 |
Vegetarian specialties from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand 
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Visit Senwell Vegetarian Cuisine in Thornhill for some of their dishes like, “Malaysian Satay, Chicken on Hot Plate, Lamb Curry, Mongolian Styled Tofu, Fragrance Leaf Fried Rice, Curry Laksa, and many more. Malaysian Satay are shish kabobs served with satay sauce and highly recommended as an appetizer. Chicken on Hot Plate is chicken served on a sizzling hot plate along with special sauces. It is a highly recommended main dish. Mongolian Styled Tofu is deep-fried tofu with Mongolian sauces. Last, but not least, Curry Laksa is soup noodles with Malaysian Curry as soup base. We also offer Lunch Specials from Monday to Friday. Occasionally, we also provide free desserts during weekends. None of our dishes contain any onions, garlic, or leeks, and upon request, we can also provide vegan dishes. Our restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Beautiful decor, lots of seating. Please pay us a visit and try our delicacies from Singapore, Malaysian, and Thailand.”
Meal Delivery It's January and, for many of us, that means cracking down on our eating habits. If you are having a hard time finding the time to make healthy meals, take a look at Healthy Diet Delivery! They offer "diet meals delivered straight to your door. Our Toronto diet delivery program is convenient & cost effective, while our chef prepared meals taste great. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free, are some of our most popular meal plans.” Enjoy vegan items like Creamy Smoked Meatless Tart, Kale and Herbs in Olive Oil, Moroccan Stewed Apricots and Figs, Mashed Potatos with Fennel, Roasted Vegetables and Chickpea Salad, Tarragon Tempeh, Chocolate Caramel Cluster Zone Bar, Grilled Herbed Tomatoes. If you are looking to watch your caloric intake, you can choose the plan that best suit your needs. Preview the upcoming vegan diet menu here and the vegetarian diet menu here. CateringThere is a new all-vegetarian catering company in Toronto! “Phony Balony Delicatessen Catering was born standing in front of a chain grocery store's deli counter. We realized that going to the deli is just something that vegetarians weren't able to do, so we decided to change that. We became fake meat obsessed, while making another discovery along the way... where was the comfort food? Where was the stuff Mom used to make? So we did that too. Our company philosophy is that just because you made the decision not to eat meat, be it full time, sometimes, or only on Mondays; you should still get to have Shepherds Pie and meatloaf. Or anything else traditionally meaty. We promise to be local, organic, sustainable and homemade when we can.” Organic Delivery Here’s a twist! Fresh City Farms is an urban farm based in Downsview Park that delivers hyper-local, organic produce boxes all around the city. Their member farmers grow much of the produce at Downsview Park (field and greenhouse) as well as yards all over Toronto. They can also deliver locally made YingYing Soyfoods, fruit preserves, gluten-free baking mixes, pantry bean staples, fair-trade coffee beans and Ontario wines. Raw Products
Amazing Grass produces "organic Green SuperFoods for the entire family. Their products provide essential fruit and vegetable nutrition the way Mother Nature intended...organic, raw and delicious. Amazing Grass' mission is to help people lead healthier more active lives by achieving their full potential through better nutrition. They strive to educate the world by spreading the word about the amazing benefits of green superfoods. Amazing Grass will spare no resources or expense to produce nutritionally superior organic products with the highest quality green superfoods available anywhere in the world." Remember when Mike Zigomanis of the Toronto Marlies was in the Star recently about his vegan diet? He lists Amazing Grass as one of the ingredients he includes in his pre-workout shakes. Vegan Eating & Drinking Event Caroline wrote to let us know about Black Oak Breweries’ Monthly Parties. The Winter Warmer Party takes place at the brewery in Etobicoke on January 28th from 5-9 pm, and costs $20.00 for all you can eat and drink. Black Oak elaborates: “We ALWAYS have vegetarian options at our monthly parties, the January event will feature a vegan curry catered by Burger Bar (ironic name, but they also have veggie burgers!)” February will be a Valentine's Day Party with our friends at Chocosol, who make vegan, ethically-traded chocolate treats. Black Oak's beers are also vegan friendly as “Black Oak beer does not contain or use animal products at any phase” according to our dear friends at Barnivore. Directions can be found here. New Restaurant Outside Toronto:Janice writes: “I saw your film (Be Veg Campaign) on Facebook and was so impressed, a real game changer. I look forward to reading this website in full. If you do consider adding vegan restaurants in other cities near Toronto, I would like to recommend Pure in Collingwood. Sam, one of the owners became vegetarian overnight after viewing a film like this, when he was still in high school. His whole family became vegan. Now he is making delicious vegan food to share.” They describe themselves as “Collingwood's premier Raw and Living-Foods Restaurant. Experience our fully equipped organic juice, smoothie and espresso bar, as well as a full course raw menu for take-out or dining in. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!" Visit them at 10 Ketih Avenue (on Hwy 26) in Collingwood. 705-445-9990.
Print Edition Correction: The correct phone number for Sadie’s Juice Bar & Ice Creem Parlour in Kensington is 647-340-1155. Sorry for any inconvenience! Now that the cool weather has arrived, stop by for vegan tuna melts, chile sin carne, Tempeh sandwiches and more. Use your Vegetarian Discount Card for 10% off. |
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Monday, 19 December 2011 |
New Year’s Eve Rawlicious Bloor West is having a "delicious 5 course dinner beginning at 8pm on New Years Eve. Live jazz to follow and ring in the New Year! The price is $55/per person and includes one alcoholic drink (or sparkling juice). Beer & wine available through out the evening as well. Reservations are required, call to book. Also, we are having a healthy food bank drive at either location. Donors are entered in a draw with various raw prizes such as dehydrators & spiralizers when they bring in a healthy food item!" Fresh (Spadina, Crawford, Bloor) says "It's never too early to start planning for New Year's Eve. Make us a part of your night and join us for our discount countdown. It's a NO BRAINER" |
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 |
Fancy Pants Vegan Brunch Vegan Chef Doug McNish developed the new vegan brunch at the Windsor Arms Hotel. Jennifer writes: “Just to let you know I dined there last week and the food was awesome. We had the cornmeal crusted tempeh with the beet carpaccio and avocado tempura for appetizers. They give unlimited vegan foccaccio bread with hummus, sundried tomato spread and olive tapenade. We shared a brownie for dessert. Everything was very good and the price was very reasonable.”
TVA volunteer Karam blogged about it here: “As far as vegan brunch goes in Toronto, this is the place. You are not going to find this level of service and food quality at this price anywhere. And you’ll be comfortable in plush chairs and warm surroundings. Doug McNish and the Windsor Arms got it right. I look forward to making this my new brunch spot. My goal is to have a table here. I know, I watch too many mafia movies.” Preview the menu here!
Listen to John and Liam talk about it on the Toronto Vegetarian Podcast.
Beauty Products Pelle Beauty offers a wide variety of skin care solutions ranging from gentle cleansers, toners, skin creams, lip balms, body powders and intense facial concentrates. Everything is vegan except one vegetarian product. They “use essential oils in our products, and avoid synthetic fragrances that contain phylates. Our products are also free from mineral oil and parabens.”
Vegan Restaurant Rise Above (120 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines. 289-362-2636) is Niagara’s first vegan restauarant. Their hours are are 10-9 Tuesday through Saturday. They do special orders and also offer lunch and dinner. Their menu boasts: enchilatas, chipotle seitan wraps, salads, soups and of course, their signature doughnuts like Maple Walnut Doughnut, Peanut Butter Cream and Chocolate Dip Doughnut to name a few. Food Products  Nutrisoy has just launched an enriched low calorie almond beverage to their roster. It’s “made with California almonds, all the vitamins and calcium the body needs. Great hot or cold, over cereal, in recipes or as a delicious non-dairy creamer.”
Hundreds of Sobey’s across Ontario are now carrying Sweets from the Earth Gluten-Free Cake Pans, so even when you are visiting family out of town you can indulge and share. ClosedAuthentic Thai Tattoo has closed. |
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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 |
Vegan Beauty!Tranzitions Salon (A121-3351 Markham Rd. 416-613-2967) writes “we use all natural, certified organic colours, products, relaxers, treatments, and we also Sell Natural Certified Organic Hair Products. Also 100% VEGAN!" The grand-opening of the salon was on September 1st, 2011. It’s run by Jerry & Lina who have been in the hair industry for about 10 years. 100% vegan, Heath Canada Approved, certified organic and Canadian products they are glad to represent!
Lianne wrote to us about her salon, Celestial Beauty in Village Square, 418 Pearl St. #52, Burlington, 905-319-2822. “I have been in business for 10 years offering manicures, pedicures, waxing and makeup application. I also carry vegan & vegetarian bath & body products, vegan makeup brushes, cosmetics, soy candles, gift baskets etc. I am hoping to be 100% vegan by 2012. Many of the retail products are made in Canada. I am also walking distance to Kindfood (vegan cafe & bakery)” New Brunch! The Hogtown Vegan is now open at 11:30am on Saturdays and Sundays for Brunch which will be served until 4pm. The menu boasts; Western Sandwiches, Maple Sausage Waffles, and The Full Monty (see full menu here). They also have a liquor licence, so you can enjoy wine and beer with breakfast too! You can pick up the famous Hot Beans donuts there, as Hot Beans is no longer selling them and is instead offering “healthier, homemade baked goods with gluten-free options.” Vegan meat balls?!
Donuts, cupcakes, poutine.. now meatballs! You really can get anything veganized in Toronto! Barbi writes: “I read about this place in the Metro yesterday called Hey Meatball (719 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G3C1, 416-546-1483) in Little Italy. It mentioned they have vegetarian meatballs and their Facebook page says vegan and vegetarian options.” Update! A reader wrote "A friend of mine went to Hey Meatball recently and was told that none of their sauces are vegan." Vegan Options at chain restaurants! - Spotted "V" for Vegan logo on the suitable soups at Soup it Up!
- Subway has a "Totally Vegged" patty; the poster says "It's vegan!"
In the NewsRead all about Bunner’s Bakeshop in The Star’s small business feature article. Looks like a second location is in the works! yay!
Congrats to Bunner's, Kensington Natural Bakery, LPK's Culinary Groove, Urban Herbivore and Organic Oven for dominating BlogTO's Best Gluten-Free Bakery list with vegan goodness. Neighbourhood Spotlight: The Beach. Sandy wrote in to recommend a few vegetarian friendly restaurants & stores in her neighbourhood. - Delina's (1891 Queen St. East, 647-348-2009) "serves falafel sandwiches, and lots of healthy & delicious sides - tabouli, lima bean salad, etc. Great reviews and I always keep going back!!"
- Beaches Wholesome Food Store (2234 Queen St E, 416-690-9500) "have lots of vegetarian & vegan products, refrigerated & frozen items, vitamins, etc.. I shop there all the time!!"
Know of places we should mention in our updates and get into the Vegetarian Directory? Send a note to directory(at)veg.ca Wear Your Tofurky T-Shirt Design ContestAnother fun contest from our friends at Tofurky! "We know you love to eat your Tofurky, but would you wear your Tofurky love on your sleeve? What would your Tofurky love look like? We’re calling on all artists, designers and Tofurky enthusiasts to submit your best Tofurky inspired design to our “Wear your Tofurky T-Shirt Design Contest.” If we choose your design to put on our merchandise, you’ll win a cool prize pack. Deadline for entry is midnight Dec. 31st 2011. Details here. |
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Saturday, 01 October 2011 |
 2012 Print Editon has been launched!
I'm thrilled (and a bit exhausted!) to say that the new print edition of the Toronto Vegetarian Directory launched successfully at the annual Vegetarian Food Festival!
I just got word that we handed out over EIGHT THOUSAND copies in that one weekend (a new record!) and of course we'll be continuing to distribute them throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering either in a little or a big way to get these directories out there... please email us at directory(at)veg.ca We need help at universities, in neighbourhoods in Toronto and beyond. - Angela Del Buono, Directory Coordinator
You can download a PDF of the print edition here. New Web Edition FeaturesWe are very pleased to announce unique webpages for each listing in the directory. On this page you will see a map to their location, their own description, icons that represent their veg-status, organic usage and discount card details as they apply. Just click on the company name from any the category pages to check this feature out! New listings!Here is a list of companies who are debuting in the Vegetarian Directory for the first time:
Bakeries : APieCalypse Now!, bloomer's bakery, Cakes By Jill, Live On Chocolate
Beauty & Spas : Arbonne International - Independant Consultant, Pretty Funky, Sage Wellness Moksha
Books & Media : Vegetarian Detective – On the Case of Good Food
Catering : Make It Raw
Cooking Classes : Chili and Fennel Culinary , Know Thy Food
Food Products : Best Cooking Pulses, Daiya Foods Inc, Di Martino Organic Imports, Noan Foods, YOSO Natural Food Stores : Nature's Emporium, Nuthouse Quality Edible Goods, Villa Bulk Foods, Wanigan Fresh Market,
Nutrion and Wellness : Vegandie
Onilne Shopping : Nice Shoes
Organic Delivery : Green Grocer Organics, Wanigan Fresh Market
Professional Services : Authentic Thai Tattoo, Laugh Along Entertainment
Raw Foods : Earth & City, nūd fūd
Restaurants & Cafés : Belmonte Raw, Hearty Catering, Hogtown , Hotel Gelato, Hot Yam!, Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen , Lick’s, Mylk Uncookies, The Naked Sprout, Nzyme, Rawlicious (Barrie, Markham, Bloor Street,) Soup 'n Such Café, Snakes & Lattes, Saravanaa Bhavan (Brampton), Sadie's Juice Bar & ice Creem, Urban Herbivore (Eaton Centre , College Street), Zen Gardens (Cambridge, Guelph, London)
Vegetarian Events : Toronto Raw / Vegan Festival, Toronto Veggie Pride Parade Thanksgiving!Click here for our updated annual Vegetarian Thanksgiving Specials page. |
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Saturday, 03 September 2011 |
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The countdown is on! I’m very excited to say that the 2012 edition of the Vegetarian Directory is at the printers! You can pick up your hot-off-the-press copy at the Vegetarian Food Festival next weekend. New to our Vegetarian Discount Card program  Looking for an exciting vacation retreat that also caterers to you your appetite? Colombia World Tours offers "All-inclusive eco-adventure tours in Colombia's stunning coffee region, tropical coast, and Andean mountains. Visit historic colonial towns, picturesque coffee haciendas, pristine beaches, snowy glaciers, and soak in hot springs. Gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian meal plans available." They offer 5% off select tours with your Vegetarian Discount Card, contact them for details.
As we mentioned previously, there is a new Sadie’s location opening up in Kensington... and now it is open! Sadie’s Juice Bar and Ice Creem Parlour offers Tofutti ice cream (soon to be handmade), lots of frozen novelties, floats and milkshakes and of course fresh juices....AND it’s all VEGAN! Read a bit from BlogTO. Save 10% with your Vegetarian Discount Card. New HoursTeatree Cafe on the Danforth is now open Monday to Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. New Eats!  | | Tiger Tail Ice Creem |
Boardwalk Chocolates knows that even though Summer is coming to an end, any time is a good time for vegan ice cream. Get in touch with them to make your own creation. I personally just picked up my Tiger Tail today. They write: "it's a mix of orange sherbet, rice/coconut vanilla and "black" licorice flavours. So far I've also made Peanut Butter with Justin's Peanut Butter Cup Candies, Salty Peanut Butter/Banana/Chocolate - a chocolate ice cream with gobs of salty peanut butter and slivers of fresh banana and Xylitol Chocolate Mint Chip. Up next is butter pecan with pieces of butterscotch candy. Consulting is available for those who don't know where to start!" Contact them for your ice-creem fantasy at siue[at]boardwalkchocolates[dot]com Kelvin wrote to us about Senwell Vegetarian Cusine (505 Highway 7 E, Markham. East of Leslie at Commerce Gate. 289-800-1059.) “Includes delicacies from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is oriental vegetarian and there are no MSG, onions, garlic, and leek. The cuisine also provides beverages such as bubble tea and green/black tea.”
New additions to the East of Toronto page! Sally, our "roving Eastern reporter" writes: "Just to let you know that I've been branching out a bit further East to assist vegetarians and vegans who are out on day trips or visiting a cottage and looking for food. Happy Cow and other resources don't even list some of these smaller towns. I've had many pleasant encounters with new restaurant and cafe owners who are happy to cater to us, even though in cottage country, we are still a silent minority." For recommendations and reviews of restaurants, cafés and other items of interest to vegetarians in Durham, as recommended by our Durham Lakeside Group, click here.  | | Mylk Uncookies |
In the newsThe Eaton Centre spent $48 million on their new Urban Eatery. It features reusable plate-settings, and the best news (in my opinion) is that Urban Herbivore has set up shop! Read more about it via the Star, and BlogTO. Big news from our favourite volunteer-run collective up at U of T. Hot Yam! announces that their proposal has been approved to run daily instead of just once a week. They have sent out a call to the community for the help they need to get this big undertaking off the ground. Read more about it here. For now, starting September 21st you can enjoy a vegan meal for $4 on Wenesdays from 12-2pm.
Torontosist wrote up a lovely piece called “Finding Raw and Vegan Comfort in Mylk Uncookies” where you can learn how they came to be.
Now magazine put togerther ther annual student guide and had a whole page on cheap vegan eats. Hot Beans, Hibiscus, Camros, One Love and Hot Yam! were all mentioned.
The Hog Town Vegan was named one of VegNews' Hot New Vegan restaurants. Back to school supplies Grassroots has all you need for eco-friendly back to school supplies like stainless steel water bottles, insulated lunch bags, reusable sandwich wraps, stone paper notebooks, recycled paper pencils, and also tips on packing litterless lunches. Birthday Celebrations!  | Snakes and Lattes
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Happy First birthday to Snakes and Lattes! They are a board game cafe serving vegetarian and vegan treats. Delivery service Sick? Tired? Just want to stay in? Udupi Palace (details) and Hot Beans (details) are now available by delivery! Prizes!Gardein has a new free recipe app for your smartphone, so they are having a contest and giving away an iPad! |
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Deep Vegan Discounts  LAVA (Leather Alternatives & Vegan Accessories) - Ontario's vegan online store is closing its virtual doors and everything is on sale! There’s limited stock left so hurry to veganslovelava.ca to get great deals on vegan shoes, slogan t-shirts, vegan condoms, to-go ware, books, DVDs and more, with free shipping on everything!
Rashmi’s Bakery As you read last month, Rashmi’s Veg Cakes is now Rashmi’s Bakery (80 Pertosa Dr, Brampton, 905-970-0666) because they are offering so much more than just cakes! They’ve expanded their offerings and everything tastes so fresh! Rashmi was nice enough to send over a wide range of samples (yes, my job is awesome) so I can share a review with you. You can also pick up any party decorations and supplies when you pick up your goodies. I shared all the vegetarian options with my veggie friends and omni family, here’s some of the things they had to say about a few of the favourites:
The vegan cake: the flavour we tried was strawberry shortcake and it was divine. The fruit was sweet and full of flavour, the icing was light and not overly sugary.
Lemon cake: this wasn’t vegan, but I was told it was very similar to the texture of the vegan cake. A light and moist lemon flavoured cake, with a luscious icing that isn’t too sweet.
Vegetable Patties: we’d never had anything like it! This tasted to us like the perfect blend of a dessert and a samosa. A mild curry potato filling inside a flaky puff pastry.
We also sampled cheesecake, fruit tarts, chocolate puffs, cupcakes, 3 flavours of pound cake, and coconut balls - it’s a good thing I had lots of “help” with the review! Everyone was really happy with the treats, and wouldn’t have thought twice about them being vegan or vegetarian if they were just offered to them blindly. Thanks Rashmi!
10 years celebration!
Active Yoga - Bikram Method - High Park (2281 Dundas St W, 416-538-1628) is celebrating their 10 year annivarsary. Stay tuned to their Facebook page where they write "10 years ago, the first Friday in August was our very first Active Yoga class. We will celebrate more in September when people are back in town and the children are back in school." Enjoy 10% off their classes with your Vegetarian Discount Card.
Rawlicious moving & opening new location!Opening on September 3rd is a new Rawlicious location in Barrie. The space is “perfect; hard wood floors & exposed brick to boot. Swing by and visit the beautiful space at 50 Dunlop Street in downtown Barrie.”
Also in September “we are moving our Junction location down to a much bigger and more accessible space on Bloor Street West (just west of High Park). The space has high ceilings and is very open yet we are going to make it just as cozy and intimate as the Junction location has been for 3 years. We love the Junction & our building, however, we have outgrown it and with our expanding company are in need of a more functional space. Our last day in the Junction store will be August 28th so please come out and sit on our patio for one last time! The new address of the new store is 2122 Bloor Street West and will be open mid-September!”
Vegan Makeup  | Pretty Funky blush colours |
Animal and people friendly, Pretty Funky Cosmetics is “a line of mineral cosmetics that are cruelty free, natural, and 100% vegan - beauty with a conscience. Not to mention it is long lasting, gorgeous, and comes in a selection of amazingly pretty and funky colours to suit all tastes. Created using safe and healthy loose minerals made only with pure pigments and no extra “yucky stuff,” Pretty Funky is free from artificial fragrances and essential oils, bismuth oxychloride, animal by products (carmine, beeswax, lanolin), talc, petroleum byproducts, gluten (our Vitamin E is rice derived), pigments with nanoparticles, and preservatives such as parabens and synthetic dyes (FD&C/D&C lakes.) From lip gloss, to blush, to eye shadow, liner, and highlighter, Pretty Funky has it all.”
Brunch at FressenFressen (478 Queen St W, 416-504-5127) will not be serving brunch between July 30 and September 10, but will remain open for dinner.
Brunch, lunch and dinner menu changes at Fresh! Fresh (locations at 894 Queen St W, 147 Spadina Ave, 326 Bloor St W) is featuring new menu items with intriguing names like: soho falafel, eat your greens! salad, sam houston burrito, and drinks like the cosmic trigger and the arnold palmer (a classic combo of lemonade & iced tea.) Some small changes: kale slaw with every burger & wrap, Earth Balance vegan buttery spread now available for cornbread, pita & pancakes, and new choices in the prix fixe. Check out their new brunch menu here . Don't forget to use your Vegetarian Discount Card for 15% off take-out (not baked goods).
Lesson: you just have to ask! Kenneth writes: “My office was going to order from the Pickle Barrel so I called their office about vegan options and got this positive response: ‘Thank you for your request regarding our veggie burger. Yes the burger is vegan, the bun is as well [although this is made in a facility that uses eggs so they do claim it may have come in contact,] of course the pesto Aioli does have eggs so you can simply ask to not have this on the burger. As far as making another meal vegan we can certainly try our best – was there a specific dish you had in mind? Please let me know and I will check to see if this is possible.’” |
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011 |
Made to Order vegan bakery  | Cake from Sweet Lemon
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter cake, Coconut-Lime Macaroon cake! Buttercream Frosting Flavours like Caramel, Lime, Mocha & Chai! Mousse Flavours such as Blueberry, Raspberry, Mocha! are you listening!?! Sweet Lemon custom vegan bakery offers all-natural desserts delivered right to your door! They write: “Our selection includes cookies, cakes, pies, brownies and cupcakes. Our desserts are available free wheat, gluten, dairy, casein, refined sugar and eggs (soy-free options are also available).” They serve London, Kitchener, Guelph, Waterloo and GTA regions.
Gluten free goodness
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Cuisine Soleil from Quebec offer a high quality, organic, vegan, raw, gluten free flours in 5 varieties, brown rice, sarrain, tapioca, chickpea and an all purpose blend. They write: “For us there are no compromises possible on the choice of ingredients for our clients. Our goal is to supply a nutritious and great value for your household need of gluten free product.” Their site even has recipes to guide you into the world of gluten free baking! Not up on your French? They’ve assured me that the english version of the site will be up and running soon. For now follow this link to where you can get their flour!
Closure
White Lotus (303 Lansdowne Ave.) is closing on July 10th, 2011. There is a farewell dinner event at White Lotus on Sunday July 10th at 6pm through the Toronto Vegetarians Meetup Group.
NEW NEW NEW!
Watch out Leslieville! Belmonte Raw is coming your way! Currently doing cleanses, classes, chocolates and lunch delivery, a storefront with organic juices and raw food take-away is opening at Queen & Carlaw this month! Follow her on Twitter to be the first in line! @belmonteraw
Love Hot Beans ? Then you’ll love her sister restaurant, The Hogtown Vegan. It will be a sit-down joint featuring vegan comfort food like "chipotle mac 'n cheese, unchicken and waffles, po' boy, seitan reuben." Opening Friday, July 8th at noon. Open find them at 834 Bloor St. W - just east of Ossington station. Hours are Sunday to Thursday noon-9pm and Friday/Saturday noon-10pm.
Meal Delivery and moreThe Organic Supper Club over a variety of services to get amazing vegan food in your belly! “Whether you're looking for a healthy meal option on the go, delivered to your workplace, or waiting for you in your kitchen at home, The Organic Supper Club can help you feel good about what you're eating! “ They also offer personal chef services, or for a special event, even try out veganism with the One Week Vegan meal plan. You can also find their line of organic, prepared foods can also be found at: The Distillery District Sunday Market (55 Mill street) every Sunday until September 25 2011 10am-4pm.
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Pink Hart Diner was at the Compassion Week market place with vegan versions of hearty meals like mac and cheese. They “are pleased to announce that we now offer vegan meal delivery service. No need to shop, cook or stress anymore. Just call we'll do the rest!“
Out of town: West
We’ve mentioned Rise Above Bakery (11 Summer St. St. Catharines) a few times, but this is BIG NEWS! They now have a take-out bakery with such crazy-cool delights like, Pie in a Jar, Gateaux Fauxmage (Cherry Cheesecake,) Cinnamon Buns Croissants and of course... donuts! - $5.00
Sometimes Veggies get bummed when they go to a Omni restaurant and have to spend time scanning the menu... at Pan Cafe (120 St.Paul Street, St.Catharines) there are flags for vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free next to each item! Vegans can endulge in items like Eggs Bryan: “No eggs here! Spiced tofu, fresh tomatoes stacked on toast and covered in a savoury avocado hollandaise sauce, served with mixed greens”
Out of town: East 
The Garden Grove Juice Bar (11 Taunton Rd West, Oshawa) is fully vegan serving great fresh juices and smoothies! They write: “The Grove has a great atmosphere with a nice seating area. Customers are welcome to enjoy the table area for meetings and gatherings with friends! We have board games and lots of wonderful books to enjoy on our shelves too.”
Get out of town NOW!
Nonpareil Natural Health Retreat (Stirling, Ontario) is offering a Silent Retreat which focuses on meditation, relaxation, fasting and yoga. Act quick, it starts this Friday July 8th and runs until Monday July 11th 2011.
Health Food (and more! ) Store
Nature’s Emporium (16655 Yonge Street, Newmarket,905-898-1844) , wrote to let us know that they’ve gone through a massive expansion and now have 50,000 square feet of supplements, grocery, produce, health and beauty products, raw foods, a bakery, a juice bar, even a garden centre! Sound overwhelming? Well, “book a tour with a registered holistic nutritionist who can help you navigate our aisles while addressing your individual needs.”
Tips from the Street!
Though they have been around for a while now, thought I would let you guys know about Hotel Gelato (532 Eglington Ave. W). In addition to carrying lots of desserts from Sweets from the Earth and LPK'S Culinary Groove , they always have a vegan chocolate gelato, and also I have tried their hazelnut gelato. I believe their fruit-based gelatos/sorbettos are also vegan (but who wants those when there's chocolate and hazelnut!) They also have vegan food on their regular menus. |
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Raw Catering Earth and City is a new enterprise of two fun Toronto girls who want to bring you the best in raw, local and vegan food. They: “use all vegan and mainly raw ingredients. Our food is inspired by local and seasonal offerings, and we choose organic whenever possible. We offer a savoury menu created with fresh, plant-based produce from various Ontario farms, and delicious raw desserts made with raw nuts, seeds, fruit, and natural sweeteners. They are even growing their own food in three organic gardens this season, “everything from root vegetables to berry bushes to abundant herbs to wild greens will be growing.” Sounds great right? Find them, and their food, at various farmers’ markets within the city of Toronto, they’ll even cater your party, conference or a private dinner! Stop by and chat with them at Sorauren Farmers’ Market on Mondays from 3pm-7pm, Wychwood Barns Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 8am-1pm and Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market on the last Sunday of every month 12pm-7pm.
Mid-Day Pick-Me-up Deal!Fresh (on Spadina , on Crawford , on Bloor ) has created an amazing mid-day deal! A 16 oz drink and choice of muffin, cupcake, walnut brownie or cookie for only $5.75 + tax. Deal applies weekdays only, between 2:30-5:30. See their Facebook page for all conditions. Tasty Product Updates!Rashmi's Veg Cakes in Brampton is now Rashmi’s Bakery as now they offer more than just vegetarian cakes. They write: “We are now offering vegan cakes with the same mouth-watering taste as our egg-free cake but now 100% vegan. We also have nut free cakes, baked goods (muffins, pound cakes, vegetable patties) and lots of yummy desserts such as apple turnovers, cheese cakes, chocolate blasts, chocolate cups, cinnamon buns, coconut balls, and cream horns. All of our cakes are free from eggs & nuts, vegan cakes available on special order.” Siue has new and exciting things at Boardwalk Chocolates this season. “Coconut Gingersnap, Chocolate Chai and Peanut Butter Marshmallow are now available in Chocolate Star form. These luscious ice creem concoctions are encased in high quality crispy chocolate. Imagine big frozen truffles! Chocolate Stars are available in bags of two or boxes of twelve that contain all three flavours. Perfect for those backyard get togethers or picnics.” You can also pre-order Ontario strawberries chocolate dipped, white dipped, mixed and with or without toasted coconut. Email her for prices and availability. Available at Panacea .
More poutine everywhere!Did you know that Smoke's Poutinerie has 3 vegetarian poutines? Traditional Veggie Poutine, Nacho Veggie with salsa, sour cream and guac, and Veggie Deluxe with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions and green peas! Visit one of their 6 Toronto locations and dig in! When we asked about vegan options they wrote : “Our brown (vegetarian) gravy contains the following main allergens and sensitizers: milk, soy, sulphites wheat, celery, corn, and gluten. This product is peanut-free. Our cheese curds do NOT contain rennet.”
Vegans, be sure to visit Poutini’s for your poutine fix! They are having a 2-for-1 poutine special Sunday, June 12 to celebrate Poutini's 2nd anniversary! We dare you to make your own vegan poutine! Daiya tweeted: "Hey Ontario, all Sobey's will be offering Daiya at an in-store feature price from June 3rd to June 30th!."
More vegan cupcakesLook for the striking pink and brown sign on Dundas West and you’ll find OMG Baked Goodness (1561 Dundas Street West, 647-348-5664). They make herb and garlic focaccia breads, cookies, pies, scones and beautiful vegan cupcakes. See their website for restaurants, caterers and cafés that stock OMG wholesale.
Veggie Options in Omni Places!Misty wrote to us: “Thanks for your lovely hard work on this site! It is very much appreciated! Just wanted to mentioned a few of my favs for veggie options while eating out:
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Hot Beans writes: “Donut news! You can now order donuts by the dozen. Give us 24 hrs notice, and you can have as many donuts as you want! Pick up at Hot Beans. Call 647-352-7581 to place your order!”
Hot Beans have also changed their hours to 11am-9pm, 7 days a week.
Sadie's Diner And Juice Bar writes: “The rumours are true, there is a new Sadie's Juice Bar opening in Kensington Market. It will not be a full restaurant, just juices and smoothies and snacks.“ The location will be right next door to Hot Beans on at 146 Baldwin, just West of Spadina.
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