Vegetarian restaurants

Chat Hut - Indian Cuisine (7106 Airport Rd, n. of Derry, Mississauga, 905-672-2428) is a North Indian vegetarian restaurant located just north of the airport. It was brought to our attention by Kenneth who writes: "their sign says "100% Pure Vegetarian" by which they mean Northern Indian-style – no meat or eggs, but still using butter and yogurt in some dishes." Someone wrote online: "I love this restaurant, it is the best and the ugliest." They have been open for five years.

Hot Yam! (33 St George St, n. of College) serves all vegan, mostly local and organic lunches at the International Student Centre one day a week. During the summer it will be Thursdays. On May 28, for only $4, you too can enjoy: Lemony Lentil Salad, Roasted Asparagus, Gnocchi with Lemon Cashew Cream and Thyme Vinaigrette and Lemony Poppyseed Cupcakes. Volunteers welcome!

Pulp Kitchen Juicebar & Eatery (416-461-4612) is in transition to a new location at 1127 Queen St E, w. of Jones. Marie Crawford writes: "I am purchasing back Pulp Kitchen after a nearly 3 year hiatus... I'm excited to be back at the PK reins... We'll be moving as quickly as the building permit office will let us!!" Search for them on Facebook if you want to stay informed.

Vegetarian-friendly places to eat

Dukem Restaurant (950 Danforth Ave, w. of Donlands, 416-406-6342) serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine. They write: "There's no rush while you sample the Vegetarian Combo Platter accompanied by delicious injera bread."

Organic Oven Bakery and Cafe (3189 Yonge St, n. of Lawrence, 416-489-7777) has opened a second location. They are a organic bakery and cafe, specializing in gluten/wheat/yeast/sugar/dairy/egg-free breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, pies. Lots of vegan dairy and egg free items. Fair trade organic coffee and teas. Soon will be serving soups, sandwiches and salads. Also see Organic Oven (31 Melanie Drive, #7, Brampton, 905-459-2333) for their wholesale bakery location.

Vegan cat food

Darren emailed us: "I just wanted to let you know that Timmie Dog Outfitters at 1178 Queen East has the Ami Cat and Ami Dog products.  It is the only place inside Toronto that I have been able to find vegan cat food." See our Cats & Dogs page for more information.

More updates

Goody's Natural Market (formerly High Park Market) is an outdoor organic fruit and veggie market under new management. They are inside the park, beside Grenadier Restaurant. Barbi writes early May: "It is all organic as far as I could tell, their sign says Organic and Local Produce at Discount Prices. But, right now a lot of it is not local. She said that in the summer the focus will definitely be local." Note: they are not a market of farmers – more like a seasonal produce store.

Hellerwork Toronto (165 Avenue Rd, suite 302, at Davenport, 416-271-7188) is an advanced Rolfing Series directed to physically align the body by manipulating fascia (Connective Tissue). Hellerwork is about bringing ease to the body, improving posture and changing your life.

Lorraine F. wrote to let us know that Nature's Loft in Richmond Hill has gone out of business.