Converting a Carnivore

 

Kensington Market is a great place to source some spices and specialty teas. Since the weather in Toronto is especially cold right now (about -18), I was happy to take a break for lunch.  Fortunately, it’s not too hard to find vegetarian–even vegan–food in the Market. 

I was pleased to note that my friends are sensitive to my current diet and have stopped suggesting places like The Keg or Swiss Chalet for meals.   I knew of a place I wanted to go, but I was worried it might be too vegan for him; he tends to eat things like frozen, processed beef patties for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  

I took him to The Herbivore (64 Oxford Street, Toronto On, 416-927-1231),where they serve some great soups, salads and sandwiches.  We both ate the vegan curry (see above), which was tasty, hearty and filling.  Plus, it is affordable–for two curries and rice we paid $15.00.  

My lunch mate enjoyed the curry very much–even the black rice (please see evidence below). While at first he thought that white would have been better, he agreed with me that the texture of black rice is pleasing–some would say superior. 

If you’re looking for a good veggie lunch, head to Kensington Market, Toronto.

If you’re looking for a good veggie dinner, I don’t know where to send you. So far, all of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants I have found in downtown Toronto are overpriced–which is weird since these restaurants are also super casual.  It’s not that I always want to be in heels and a dress (well, secretly I do), but neither do I want to be in a restaurant filled with guitar cases, backpacks and canvas shoes. If you know of a great/upscale-ish veggie restaurant in Toronto where a dress and heels would not be out of place, please let me know!