369236 Thu Feb 08 21:08:45 -0800 2007 10 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 2274818 Hello, Are there any "green" or environmentally conscious/friendly restaurants in Toronto? Thu Feb 08 21:08:45 -0800 2007 70498 valueadded 1 2274892 In this week's Now Magazine there's a list of restaurants that use environmentally friendly take-out containers. Can't remember them all but Fresh, By the Way Cafe and Utopia were on there. Thu Feb 08 21:45:07 -0800 2007 2274818 43670 flipp 1 2275141 Live at Dupont and Spadina is definitely very organic and eco-conscious in their cooking. I imagine they're also very conscious in their practices. I would expect similar things of Fressen on Queen West. And I'd second Fresh as a great place to eat. Fri Feb 09 04:21:23 -0800 2007 2274818 60563 Rabbit 1 2275248 I'm wondering about Cafe Vert on Queen Street east. Haven't been there, but I think they might be considered green (beyond their name, that is). Fri Feb 09 06:02:24 -0800 2007 2274818 16039 SusanB 2 2275276 Yes, I was going to say Cafe Vert. I was reading about it in one of those nutritional magazines. I think they are organic, enviro conscious etc. (and supposed to be very good, but very small so not a place to go with a large crowd). Fri Feb 09 06:17:33 -0800 2007 2275248 23415 pescatarian 1 2275280 great thanks! I wonder if they source there ingredients locally? Fri Feb 09 06:19:33 -0800 2007 2274818 70498 valueadded 2 2275283 I believe so - here's the write-up in Vitality Magazine: http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/node/1070 Fri Feb 09 06:22:56 -0800 2007 2275280 23415 pescatarian 1 2276550 I highly reccomend Camros Organic Eatery at 25 Hayden, just south of Bloor and just east of Yonge. I've been twice now - it has been delicious on both occasions. It's small but pleasant. Nobody's rushing, and they will gladly take the time to answer any questions you have about the food or the preparation. They also use biodegradable take-out containers and utensils. http://www.camrosorganicfoods.com/ Fri Feb 09 11:46:51 -0800 2007 2274818 20067 lower_colon 1 2281058 Pulp Kitchen - mostly vegan fare and fantastic and this coming from a stridant omnivour! I had an omlette with cheese (cheese not real - I couldn't tell!!!!), baked beans, a green salad and perhaps the best cup of organic fair trade coffee I have ever had. Staff are fun, place is quirky and moves fast but I never felt rushed. Sun Feb 11 03:36:02 -0800 2007 2274818 72092 TestKitchenChef 2 2281204 Re Pulp Kitchen, I'm wondering if the restaurant might have changed hands recently. I've been there a few times for lunch, and usually order the portobello mushroom sandwich, which is great. I returned last week and decided to try something else. I ordered the Thai veggies with noodles, and what I got was noodles with a few veggies mixed in. And quite a small portion. My friend's salad was a composed salad (in a bowl; very difficult to eat) comprised of the most basic of ingredients, something this cooking-challenged friend felt she could have put together better herself. The table next to us inquired about dessert, and were told the only offering was banana bread. This was on a Thursday, the place was full, and they had no dessert offerings other than banana bread? The coffee is great, by the way. Sun Feb 11 06:47:48 -0800 2007 2281058 48352 FlavoursGal 1 2282421 I hope Pulp Kitchen hasn't changed too much. I did hear that it changed management a few months ago. I have been there since for spiralina smoothie which was fantastic, but I haven't eaten in since they changed mngt. They are one of my faves, so I hope things are still very good. They do have great coffee. I love their lattes. Sun Feb 11 14:49:52 -0800 2007 2274818 23415 pescatarian