Fresh Food for Lunch

My sister came for a visit yesterday and took me out for lunch. 

We went to Fresh (326 Bloor Street West).

Everything was vegetarian, which is not a huge problem for me because I enjoy most vegetarian food, but I think she found it a bit daunting. 

I thought the menu looked great!  I started with a Dr. Tomato vegetable juice (parsley, celery, red papper, tomato juice, lemon, sea salt and freshly ground pink pepper).  I followed it with a Warrior bowl (chick pea & vegetable stew with rich coconut curry sauce & grilled spinach served over brown basmati rice).  It was delicious!

Things weren’t so easy for my sister.

The vegetable juices did not appeal to her, but to eat she chose an Ayurvedic bowl (steamed seasonal vegetables sprinkled with sesame, hemp & poppy seeds.  This was served atop a bowl of brown basmati rice and her choice of dressing: she got Power House (tahini, lemon, tamari, hot sauce).

Her assessment of Fresh is not quite as positive as mine. Overall, she thought her meal lacked flavour. She did not find the ‘Power House’ powerful at all and said that the meal was a bit ‘blah.’ 

In spite of our differing views on the food, we agreed that the portions were generous (neither of us could finish our rice).   The atmosphere was warm, but casual.  Ideal for an afternoon lunch date, but not for a romantic dinner.  The service was excellent; our waitress was efficient and friendly.  She was also super-cute and smiley, but that’s beside the point.

We were a little surprised by the bill.  It was $31.64 before a tip.  We thought this was pretty pricey for a lunch.

Our (averaged) rating for Fresh is: 6/10

Photo is courtesy the Fresh website: Thanks, Fresh!