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Foodstock - October 16th near Shelburne
Going! Could be a huge mess but I'm heading into it with an open mind and the hope that it helps make a difference.
The County General - simple food, prepared beautifully
Seems very meat heavy. Besides the tomato sandwich does anyone remember other good veggie options?
New in Parkdale - The Boreal Gelato Company
Just had it for the first time today! I live around the corner and hadn't even given it a second thought. Went to Mangez once & wasn't impressed. Thank Jeebus I finally gave it a try.
Had pumpkin & salted caramel. SO GOOD. Considering going there on the way home from work too. I also work down the street so this new discovery may be very dangerous.
I'm also interest in trying their baked goods (they even had a gluten free brownie and the pumpkin tart looked good) and they're starting BRUNCH this weekend. Didn't find out what they had planned so I'll have to report back on that.
ISO Eggplant Parm tonight!
I get it from Ristorante Roma on Bloor just west of Dufferin.
http://www.ristorante-roma.ca/
Thanks to their late hours I've had delicious fresh eggplant parm at 3am. Forget the Lakeview!
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Dufferin Cafe
2917 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6B3S7, CA
OM Restaurant in Parkdale
Had it for the first time today. The special was curry chicken, but he was very happy to give me a vegetarian special so it was rice, salad, and 2 curries for $5. He gave us a couple of poppadoms to snack on right away. We also got some veggie dumplings from the Tibetan menu ($5.99). The food was tasty, and had great flavour but wasn't very spicy which was perfect for me.
They've got a projector and big screen so he put on the World Cup game to watch while we dined and hung out.
I took a take-out menu and will definitely try them again.
Duggan's Brewery
Food sounds good , but very meat heavy. Anything for a vegetarian? Anyone know if the curry poutine is veggie? I'll try it out for the beers but would like to eat too. Even if there are an assortment of sides, I'm fine with putting those together to make a meal.
veg poutine in toronto
He didn't say! Once he shook his head and said it's definitely not vegetarian I had no need to inquire further. Maybe it is a mushroom gravy, but has a meat base?
veg poutine in toronto
The gravy at the Lakeview is NOT vegetarian!!!! I was there last night and spoke to the night manager. Blarg. I was really hoping for some 3am veggie poutine. It's unfortunate they don't offer a veggie gravy considering they otherwise seem to be pretty veggie friendly.
El Almacen - new yerba mate cafe (West Queen West)
Just noticed it for the first time last night. BlogTO posted a profile of it today:
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/el-almacen-toronto
TV dinners at Grace
Black Dice on Dundas West proudly serves Swanson dinners! They're definitely a bar and not a restaurant though.
What's good in Parkdale?
On Queen I prefer Pho Mi Thuan Lo, which is beside the Ethiopian place just east of Elm Grove Avenue.
The Cadillac Lounge has decent bar food if people are looking for that.
ISO PINEAPPLE CRUSH
I have only ever seen this once and stocked up to surprise my Newfie gf. There is a store in Port Credit that is a Newfoundland/British import store (don't know the name but there are only a few blocks of stores on the main drag). They carry it in their fridge. As far as I know you can only find it in Newfoundland stores.
HOT PLATE? (Parliament & Shuter)
Though I haven't tried this place I just wanted to let you (and others) know that there is a Muslim temple right there, which is why there is a large number of cabs parked outside. I spend a fair amount of time in this hood.
I have heard from a friend that this place was pretty good actually. There is a new place (not Middle Eastern) just south of there that I've been curious to try.
Soft drinks with balls
Just found "Dry Soda" at The Big Carrot on the Danforth in the following flavors: kumquat, lavender, rhubarb, lemongrass, and juniper berry. I think they were about $2.39 a bottle.
Going to the EX!!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/642002
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/646855
Last year:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/551081
Favourite foods of the CNE
This is the review I've read of it:
"They microwave 3 pieces of bacon, drizzle cheap chocolate over it on a plate and that is it. No stick, no special presentation, no special chocolate."
For $5.
Veggie Burgers
I totally agree this topic depends on personal taste. The bottom line whether you prefer a soy based fake "meat" burger, or one that is grain/vegetable/other food based.
I prefer the fake meat ones and therefore don't enjoy the ones at the Gladstone Hotel, Stampede Grill, or Fresh.
One of my favorite's has been at Milestones. Surprisingly really good. They have a couple different ones, my favorite being the one with four cheeses and roasted garlic on it. I definitely enjoy the Lick's burger. Disgraceland will make any of their burgers veggie and they use the Lick's patties. That gives you lots of topping options and a few different sides to choose from other than just fries or greens.
I feel like I recall the Boca burgers being served somewhere. Maybe at the Cadillac Lounge? Those patties are good though.
For home I prefer the LIck's patty, both President's choice ones ("world's best meatless and portabello swiss) or the Boca burger.
Yves ones make me cringe just looking at them, and I don't want anything with old frozen peas or corn in them.
A vegetarian at the Black Hoof? Am I crazy?
So I'm a vegetarian who doesn't care about other people's eating habits and isn't particularly grossed out by meaty things. I've heard so many great things about the Black Hoof besides just their meat options. Cheese, bread, olives, interesting cocktails and a chill atmosphere all sound good to me! Do you think it's worth it to go there and not have any meat? Will they look at me like I'm completely whack? I live in Parkdale so it's nice and close. I've never been to Cafe Taste either. Opinions of that?
Any other downtown suggestions for a cheese lover? I don't drink wine so that isn't a factor. Other interesting veggie sides would be nice too. I want some love put into options that aren't meat based.
Thanks!
Mitzi's - the second location
I love the pancake, and used to go to the Sorauren location quite often. The prices have gone up so much though, that I certainly can't do it regularly. $13.95 for their meals? And I don't like the potatoes at all and need more to fill up so I get a couple eggs on the side. SO expensive!
The Queen location (Mitzi's Sister) is totally different from the Sorauren one, and the new College one is set up to also be more like the original cafe. The Sister is more of a bar with dinner and brunch.
Soft drinks with balls
Well it seems as though GuS Soda might be up your alley. It's marketed as a "grown-up soda". I just got one at the Bulk Barn but I'm sure you could find them elsewhere.
http://drinkgus.com/
Newfoundland food
I just made a Jiggs' Dinner last week! Got to eat it for days as hash.
There is a place called Brigadoon's in Scarborough at Vic Park and St. Clair. I've never been there and couldn't find a website. You could try calling though.
http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=brigadoon%27s+%2B+toronto&fb=1&split=1&gl=ca&view=text&latlng=7177711755352403457
On the Danforth there is a bar on the north side near Jones. I took a picture of the sign once to remember it, but it was on my old phone. Sorry I'm no help beyond that, but if you wander around I'm sure you'll find it.
If you want to buy stuff and make it yourself my friend bought cod tongues (though she swears they were cheeks) at a place called Seaport Merchants. Hmm, when I searched for it, it's the same address as Brigadoon's so maybe they're connected?
I'm afraid there ain't much in this town!
Vegetarian Dim Sum
Just thought I should update this as King's Cafe has now reopened. Definitely a new look but the food is still good, and they more importantly for me they still have frozen foods for sale.
Where to get deep fried Mars bars in Toronto?
Disgraceland on Bloor just east of Dovercourt (965 Bloor) has just recently started testing them out for dessert. Served with ice cream, of course!
HOOPS Sports Bar
I've been to the one on Yonge Street a bit north of College on the west side a few times. It's more due to convenience than anything else. Never had anything really great or really horrible there. Basic bar junk food. Yes there are many many tv's. I've seen some cringe-worthy karaoke there as well.
I'm a vegetarian so I can only vouch for the fries/nachos/salad.
looking for Ontario Fiddleheads
I just cleaned out the St. Jamestown Deli today of them. It's a great deli on Parliament at Winchester that also carries some fresh produce. I just lucked out and found them there. Going out this weekend to find more elsewhere.
Anyone know about how long we have until the season is over?
Delux vs. Foxleys
Thanks for adding your thoughts! I think I will try it on a night when we can go in earlier and beat the dinner rush. Then they're more likely to be accommodating.
Best eats on Ossington?
Hey! I just posted looking for a recommendation between Delux and Foxleys. General consensus is that there isn't much for vegetarians at either place. I assumed that if I went during a slow time the kitchen would be likely to make a vegetarian entree for me. Good to know this is true.
Delux vs. Foxleys
Thanks for all the responses, it's just wanted I wanted to hear. I guess there's a chance if I went at a really slow time I could ask the kitchen to make a veggie entree for me. For tonight though, I'm going to completely change plans and go to Julie's Cuban on Dovercourt. Seems like a cute little date place and I've seen the menu.
Much appreciated!
