Raw Catering

Image from Earth and City

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.”

Image from Boardwalk Chocolates

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 cupcakes

Blue Swirl Mini Vegan Chocolate Cupcake from OMG Baked Goodness.

Look 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:

• South Street Burger Co (various locations ) - AMAZING veggie burger with gourmet topping options!!!
• Feta and Olives (found in some Mall cafeterias ) - great falafel pitas! 
• Mucho Burrito - (various locations ) Great tacos and burritos! 
• Montana's - (various locations ) Also a great yummy veggie burger! 
• Cora’s - Breakfast/lunch. (various locations ) AMAZING veggie eggs bennie (swiss cheese and asparagus), and lots of veggie options! Tons of fruit! Really healthy options!

In Kensington Market 

New Sadie's (photo by TVA)

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.