Downtown

This is the downtown area south of Queen Street that is home to Toronto’s business towers, upscale theatres, the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, Harbourfront, the St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District to the east. (10 minute walk from Yonge Street.)

v Cruda Cafe – O ç
St Lawrence Market South, 92 Front St E, (w. of Jarvis)
www.crudacafe.com
~~Food court style joint, in the lower level of the South market by the elevators.
››› 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 to eat in, take out and catering.
~~Biodegradable takeout containers available.

Bombay Palace – L d
71 Jarvis St (n. of King), 416-368-8048
~~Indian Tandoori cuisine.
››› We provide excellence in fine dining which is affordable and healthy. Refined and friendly ambiance. Great selection of vegetarian delights.

Golden Thai Restaurant – L c
105 Church St (at Richmond), 416-868-6668
~~Many truly vegetarian options and they are willing to alter meat dishes listed on the menu. Grand dining room.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): open late.

Il Fornello – L
214 King St W (at Simcoe)
www.ilfornello.com
~~Italian gourmet fare. Meat-free, lactose-free and yeast-free dishes. Spelt pizza crust, gluten-free pizza crust and pasta available.
››› Our delicious Alternative Menu offers wheat-free, meat-free, lactose-free, yeast-free and gluten-free dishes. Alternative cheese choices include soy cheese, goat cheese, sheep's feta, or no cheese at all.
~~Italian gourmet fare. Alternative cheese choices include soy cheese, goat cheese, or no cheese at all.

Magic Oven – o L d
360 Queen St E (at Parliament), 416-703-3555
www.magicoven.com
~~Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. Now started to offer an "all-you-can-eat" pizza and salad night every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. (Both vegetarian and vegan options available)
››› Award-winning Toronto-based restaurant chain that serves alternative pizza with fresh, local and organic ingredients, free of additives and preservatives. The pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches can be made to accommodate a variety of dietary concerns for wheat and gluten free diets and those with vegan and lactose-free diets. The food looks good, tastes good and nourishes your body. Organic and craft beer and wine is also available. www.MagicOven.com

1 First Canadian Place (King & Bay), 416-368-0100
~~Food court eatery. Four hot entrees daily, salads, organic juice bar, take home deli items. Scones and gluten-free items are popular for breakfast. Located in the PATH food court under First Canadian Place.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm.

Spring Rolls – L
40 Dundas St W (w. of Yonge)
www.springrolls.ca
~~Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu.
››› Spring Rolls is a unique pan-Asian dining experience that offers sophisticated styled and high quality at value prices. Our extensive and creative menu, spanning Thai to Vietnamese to Chinese cuisine, provides a culinary tour with a distinct, contemporary flair. Relax in the Patios all through the summer, exotic taste for great value. We have Live Jazz at Various Locations. ORDER ONLINE DELIVERY www.springrolls.ca

Ying Ying Soy Food – Organic Gourmet Tofu – v c
St Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, 905-847-5592
www.yingyingsoyfood.ca
~~Organic soy food manufacturer and retailer. Products include: Gourmet Tofu, Tofu Roast, Tofu Steak, Tofu Burgers & Tofu Bacon
~~All products are vegetarian and vegan. Also available at larger natural food stores. Read all about their history and products here.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Tue-Sat 8am-5pm. Closed Sun-Mon.

Arbonne Skin Care/Cosmetics – v
Ind. Area Manager,
www.go.myarbonne.com
››› Pure Swiss Skin Care, Cosmetics, Nutrition. Over 400 products of certified vegan products. Antiaging, Acne, Baby Care, Weight Management, Aromatherpy, Cosmetics. Contact Floydilou Kerr, Independent Area Manager, Arbonne International http://www.go.myarbonne.com

Miriam Verhaar Reiki Master & Meditation Coach
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416-961-3616
www.miriamverhaar.ca
››› Miriam Verhaar is a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher registered with the Canadian Reiki Association. Offering Reiki treatments and courses, individual and corporate Meditation workshops, and Meditation coaching in downtown Toronto. www.miriamverhaar.ca

St. Lawrence Farmers Market – O
92 Front St E (at Jarvis), 416-392-7219
www.stlawrencemarket.com
~~The South Market contains over 50 specialty vendors, including Ying Ying Soy Food (see above). The North Market features a huge Farmers' Market on Saturdays starting at 5am – a tradition begun on this site in 1803 and continuing today. Over 50 local farmers and producers bring their seasonal produce and other items to market in the city. Several stalls carry organic products. Vegan Strudel, vegan samosas, vegan muffins are some of the baked goods.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Saturday 5am-5pm, year round.