NEW FINDS!

Nitya - Cuisines of India (1433 Gerrard St E.(w. of Coxwell), 416-469-1500, info@nityarestaurant.com)
When was the last time you had ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET? Visit this new restaurant from the Udupi Palace guys for "All you can eat buffet, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. All day with over 25 items on the buffet. Cusines from all over India. Monday-Thursday 12pm -10pm, Friday-Sunday 12pm to 11pm. Lunch buffet 12pm-4pm, Dinner buffet 4pm-close. Also serving draft beer and wine."

Cafe Pyrus (16 Charles Street West Kitchener, 519-954-7705)
Caroline writes to us about a mostly veg Cafe in Kitchener who describes themselves as “a locally owned, organic, mostly vegan kick-*** cafe with great coffee!”


Indian Vegetarian Haweli (820 Denison St, Markham, 905-477-2787)
Tracy writes : “At the recommendation of some east Indian friends we tried this buffet restaurant at Denison and Warden.  It was a lovely, open, clean restaurant with a good-sized buffet and sweet table including ice cream, soup and pani puri (I believe those little puff things are called that) included.  Oh, yes, a lovely pizza was available as well - fluffy dough.  There were 7 curries and a rice.  They also asked us which 'bread' we would like at the table so I asked for a whole wheat parantha - cooked fresh.  I couldn't believe they also included Rasmalai, rice pudding and  one of the nicest Halwa's I've tried - not dry but with the lovely flavour of rose water I believe.  All for $6.99, children under 10 eat free!  Over 10, half price.  No seniors prices but you can see why.  One can also order from the menu."

Disgraceland (965 Bloor Street West, 647-347-5263)
Nancy writes: “Thought I would tell you about a bar/restaurant you should have in your directory. The owner (Shawn) is a long time vegetarian who runs a bar/restaurant called Disgraceland at (open after 5 nightly and brunch on weekends). There are tons of vegetarian and vegan items on the menu (about half the menu is vegetarian) including Vegan Poutine, Vegan Ceasar salad (with tempeh), Vegan Mac and Cheese, homemade veggie burgers, grilled tofu sandwich (my personal favourite) and for brunch he does a traditional English vegan or vegetarian breakfast.

Special Contest

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News locations!

Saravanaa Bhavan has added a new location in Brampton. Enjoy their all vegetarian indian cuisine specializing in dosas. There are kid’s meals and dinner specials after 5pm. Located in the Bramalea City Centre complex, in the Queen Street and Dixie Rd corner.  Open 7 days a week, 12pm-3pm and 5pm-10pm 
Lisa says: “OMG! That was so good! We are definitely coming back here again!"


Fresh is to expand to two new locations and Ruth is working on a fourth cookbook! Read all about it here where BlogTO interviews Ruth Tal Brown.

Discount Program:

Commensal has increased the discount to Vegetarian Discount Card holders up to 10% in honour of their 15th anniversary! 

Closed

Soy-n-Joy has closed their retail location. They are focusing on licensing Soy-n-Joy's intellectual properties, including a patent pending in Canada, so ..ight now we're focused on licensing Soy-n-Joy's intellectual properties, including a patent pending in Canada. We shall be away from foodservice retail for the time being, but because we're discussing with prospective licensees, we can't rule out the possibility of re-establishing a presence here.

Organic Abundance is closed and therefore is no longer accepting the Vegetarian Discount Card.

Hallowe'en Treats in Toronto – October 2010

– Sweets from the Earth Bakery says: "Halloween is coming soon. Get your treats from us. We are offering 100 individually packaged Chocolate Chip Cookies for only $18.00. Orders due by October 22nd and you can pick up on October 28 or 29. Our cookies are healthy, nut free, egg free and dairy free so they will make a great treat for all the little ones who come to visit. Send your order to info@sweetsfromtheearth.com with your contact information."

– Boardwalk Chocolates says: "Limited amount of Skeleton Fingers at Panacea (for now): white and dark chocolate shaped finger bones on an organic pretzel rod! Plus some eyeballs and pumpkin suckers still available. AND a crazy limited edition truffle (although I made quite a few!): chestnut rose lemon! They'll be more Hallowe'en goodies available we get closer to the day!"

– No Trick Treats!  "NoTrickTreats shows children and parents houses, apartments and businesses that will be giving out Hallowe'en treats that accommodate restricted diets - from vegan to nut-free and everything in between." Add your house to the map!!