Valentine's Day Specials:

Vegetarian Haven (17 Baldwin St, www.vegetarianhaven.com , 416-621-3636) has a special Valentine's Day only menu. Reservations are recommened.  Some choices include: "a curry buttercup squash soup with coconut milk topped with baked puff pastry stripes, smoked tofu and tempeh in BBQ sauce with sautéed fava beans, carrot, daikon radish, and jicama, topped with sweet potato crispy noodles & dill, cornered by seasoned quinoa on radicchio leaves". Leave room for a luscious dessert of "chocolate fudge cake with mint lavender cream icing and chocolate dipped fresh strawberries."

Boardwalk Chocolates (Vegan, fairtrade & handmade, www.boardwalkchocolates.com )  UPDATE:  They write "Sorry I have to cancel the chocolate party - a friend died. I'll reschedule in March during National Chocolate week" Facebook event page.

Rashmi's Veg Cakes (80 Pertosa Dr, Brampton, www.vegcakes.com , 905-970-0666) are offering Valentine's Day savings on their vegetarian, egg free, nut free and Halal cakes. Click here for the promotion details and Valentines Day cake designs.

New to the directory:

By the Park Realty Inc. Brokerage (www.livinginmytoronto.com, 647-339-9711)
They are a vegetarian family run brokerage based in Toronto.
Their description: "Are You Looking to Buy, Sell, or Lease a Condo or House in the GTA? Enlist the Help of the 100% Vegan/Vegetarian team at By the Park Realty Inc. Brokerage. Conrad Rygier Donates 10% of His Commission to Animal Rights Causes/Charities."

Cruda Cafe (St Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, www.crudacafe.com ) is now open! They are a food court style establishment.  Find them in the lower level of the South market, by the elevators. Their description: "Cruda Cafe (meaning RAW in Spanish) is the most vibrant, vegan cafe in the heart of downtown Toronto, located inside the beautiful St. Lawrence Market landmark. We serve vegan organic living foods available for eat in, take out and catering."

 Sprouts for Life (Hwy 9 & Jane St., Kettleby, www.sproutsforlife.ca, 905-778-8574)
They are "growers of Certified Organic Sprouts! Sunflower Greens, Wheatgrass, Pea Shoots, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Big Crunch, Sandwich Booster, Salad Mix, Broccoli, Radish, Nutty Sprout Mix, and Crunchy Bean Mix."

Address changes and expansions:

Now in the Junction, no longer in the Beaches:
Optimum Natural Foods (2865 Dundas St. W, 416-693-5328)
They sell bulk food items, but no produce. 

Second loation in Newmarket:
Ambrosia Natural Foods (16925 Yonge St, near Mulock, www.ambrosianaturalfoods.com, 905-898-5262) 

Now offering delivery:

Pulp Kitchen Juicebar & Eatery (1129 Queen St E, e. of Pape, www.pulpkitchen.ca ) now offers food delivery. Go to www.orderit.ca - and look under the "Healthy Options" category. They are an open and airy full service vegetarian restaurant and juice bar. Wraps, veggie burgers, salads, all day breakfast and much more.

A new find:

Caroline writes "I stumbled across a coffee shop with a vegan sandwich on the board. It was labelled as vegan with Tofurky veganaise etc." Drop in to Cafe  260 and let them know how great it is to offer this vegan option. (www.cafe260.com, 260 Richmond St. E, East of Jarvis)

Closures:

Prerna - Inspired Indian Cuisine  (790 Broadview Ave, www.prerna.ca ) Closed as of January 11, 2010
Magic Oven (788 Broadview Ave (at Danforth), location.  Next closest location is 798 Danforth Ave (e. of Pape), 416-462-0333)