The Vegan in Hogtown

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As a self-proclaimed carnivore, (well, many would describe me as such) I found it particularly intriguing when I was delighted to be adventuring on a foodie journey I had all too rarely endeavoured before: Vegan Cuisine. Now, now, don't panic, I have arranged with my mother to set aside an emergency veal sammy upon my return! I joke. This is an experience I have been so excited to take part in ever since the idea came to fruition a month or so ago.

Dee, an avid vegan-er and chef, also one of my bests, has been on the path of vegan righteousness for the last 5 years. A lifestyle she has come to embrace with open arms and always willing to share in all its animal-free glory. Yes, she's a hippie, but a hippie I have come to love and respect for being as passionate and dedicated as she is to the calling.

Alas, on the weekend, Dee and I ventured out to the great TDot in search of the Vegan Holy Grail: The Hogtown Vegan. We entered the restaurant, a cozy little nook just off of Bloor and Ossington. Dark wooden floors and Teal-painted walls welcomed us as the hostess showed us to our table. The menu consisted of a modest 2 pages and also an fsi menu that carefully detailed all Gluten-Free options.

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We carefully navigated through each item and selected accordingly: To start, an appetizer - a tantalizing spin on the classic fries supreme called the Fries Supremacy.

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As for mains, Dee ordered the the Unchicken Caesar Wrap with Coleslaw (by the time I reached my phone to snap a pic, she had finished hahaha) and the Gluten-Free Southern Comfort pour moi, which consisted of Gluten-Free Mac'n'Cheese, Un-chicken Fingers, and Collard Greens.

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Favourite food item?  I really enjoyed the Fries Supremacy: fresh-cut fries topped with nacho “cheese” sauce, fakin’ bits, sunflower sour cream and scallions. Naturally, the dish was served sans-meat; however, there was the un-dairy ingredients that actually tasted really good. Of course, the sunflower sour cream didn't taste like real sour cream because it's not! But, for what it's worth, it was delicious and added a creamy element to the spice of the nacho "cheese".


Would I try Vegan cuisine again? Absolutely, it's a cuisine I've come to like very much. It's different and enjoyable when you find options that suit you, just like any other cuisine. Zen Gardens, off of Derry and Hurontario, is amazing and Vegetarian! But, that's for another post ;)


Have you ever tried a cuisine you were originally unsure of? How did it turn out?


Buon Appetito!
Tonia


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