Recently recognized and recommended by the renowned Michelin Guide, but more importantly by myself as a plant-based eater, this restaurant is a must-visit in my opinion! From the melt in your mouth focaccia bread to the incredible panko-crusted “meatballs” and perfectly cooked pastas, you’d find it hard to believe that most of this sweet spot's menu is vegan, with the remainder being vegetarian. Hence, owner Jenny Coburn’s description of “plant-forward” for the restaurant.
Nearly two years ago, with environmental sustainability on her mind, Coburn decided to open Gia as a “plant-forward” restaurant, with the goal of sourcing produce locally, and organic when possible. And if the incredible food wasn’t enough to convince you to visit, it also has an amazing vibe thanks to its stunning interior and its location in one of the city’s coolest areas, the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood.
Now open every evening for dinner, I would still recommend making a reservation, though you may be able to snag a seat at their beautiful bar as a walk-in. Speaking of walking, you should definitely take some time to stroll through Toronto’s iconic Trinity Bellwoods Park while in the area, or in the spring/summer months, even set up a picnic! This area of the city also has plenty of cute shops and bars to visit before or after a magnificent meal at Gia.
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The store offers containers for specialty recycling which would otherwise be tossed in the trash, and they even help with the hosting of recycling events.
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Throughout the experience, you’ll visit several different rooms, each with its own focus on threats to our precious planet, such as electronic waste.
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Each visit to The Latest Scoop is a like a little treasure hunt, with regularly updated inventory to keep up with the latest trends.
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Somewhat tucked away in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, this sweet shop welcomes you with a selection of locally made baked goods you can take to-go.
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There is so much to see in this stunning space, and they have such a wide selection, you could spend hours inside and still not see it all!
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Their guiding principles are rooted in the slow fashion movement of quality over quantity, meaning sustainably and ethically produced pieces!
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I’ve bought plenty here from a beautiful, sustainably-made beach towel to a gorgeous gold-dipped necklace - both were gifts for myself!
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"Broadview Espresso" in Toronto makes cappuccino just the way I like it -- almost scalding hot! I love sitting at the patio in the wooden seats...
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