Hunter's Vegan Eats

 A real live vegan tries out plant-forward fare at Toronto's hottest restaurants.

A NotCo burger on a plate and a NotCo burger box in the background

I try NotCo's vegan eats that mimic meat down to the molecule

by Hunter Gutman

Chile-based company, NotCo has taken a tech-forward approach by using AI to create vegan eats that rival their animal counterparts.

Vegan food Toronto | A person holding carrot, swiss chard and corn with their arms crossed

Beyond the meat shaming: the highs & lows of Toronto's vegan food scene

by Hunter Gutman

From angry protests to Michelin-recognized chefs, Hunter Gutman dives into the good, the bad and the ugly of vegan food in Toronto.

Khau Gully vegan menu | Steaming biryani bowl wrapped with bread and with lots of delicious rice and proteins inside

Mouth-watering Indian street food made vegan at Khau Gully

by Hunter Gutman

Khau Gully is a family-run Indian restaurant in Davisville. Along with a stellar meat menu, find a huge list of classic Indian street food with juicy plant-based proteins and dairy-free delights.

Mena Massoud | Mena Massoud, Aladdin actor smiling at the camera in front of a colourful wall

Mena Massoud talks Toronto food and why the future is vegan

by Hunter Gutman

Aladdin actor Mena Massoud stars in a new vegan travel show on CTV Life, Evolving Vegan. I sat down with Mena Massoud to chat about the show, good vegan food in Toronto and more.

Offworld bar | The glowing pink bar at Offworld bar on Queen West

Offworld bar's mind-boggling, spectacular cocktails are an interstellar joy-ride

by Hunter Gutman

Offworld bar on Queen West carts out tasty snacks, over-the-top tipples and has excellent vegan options. Stop by for a casual visit or a sci-fi event and get lost amongst the stars.

Chotto Matte | Beautiful vegan sushi, ceviche and broccolini on plates and a dining table

Chotto Matte's lavish eight-course vegan menu is an epic Nikkei feast

by Hunter Gutman

The Japanese-Peruvian restaurant on Bay St. has crafted a vegan flavour journey that matches — or, in some cases, surpasses — its meat-based options.

Casa Madera | Exterior of Casa Madera restaurant in Toronto

Casa Madera isn't your typical dinner-and-a-show

by Hunter Gutman

Start and end your night at Casa Madera, the swanky restaurant inside the 1 Hotel Toronto that's offering an imaginative, whimsical and luxurious dining experience.

ONE Restaurant | The dining room at ONE Restaurant in Yorkville with

ONE Restaurant is serving some of the best vegan food in Toronto

by Hunter Gutman

The new plant-based menu doesn't try and replicate meat — it surpasses it, with exquisite flavours, textures and one reality-bending vegan sandwich.

Curryish Tavern | The delicious menu at the modern Indian restaurant Curryish Tavern on Queen West

We weren't ready for the "ish" at Curryish Tavern

by Hunter Gutman

Curryish Tavern is a modern Indian restaurant in West Queen West whose menu features traditional dishes fused with seasonal Canadian ingredients and contemporary cooking methods.