Here is a list of places in Toronto I want to attend (I'm calling them my "field trips", as I'm grouping some that are close together, hoping to attend all listed under a certain number on a single trip), which all support a green philosophy. These are in no particular order:
1. b. good + De Mello Palheta (both located at Yonge / Eglinton)
b. good (76 Eglinton East):
- restaurant where food is sourced sustainability, to reduce environmental impact
- dishes are seasonal, changing with local harvests
- fosters local partnerships
- app helps food insecure: free entree w/sign-up
De Mello Palheta Coffee Place (2489 Yonge)
- green coffee philosophy
- origin-based approach (I'm obsessed with the sample I received of their Ethiopian Shakisso)
- dry/semi-washed / experimentally processed coffees: lower environmental impact
- seeks to develop markets in lesser known coffee-producing regions / newer producers
- quality of coffee includes "social value"
2. Annares Natural Health, Hogtown Vegan, Saponetti Inc., West End Food Co-op
Annares Natural Health (Bloor/Dufferin)
1076 Bloor St. W.
- not for profit
- natural cosmetics, aromatherapy & cosmetic-making supplies
- ethically-sourced essential oils
- storefront funds clean water campaigns
- local, small, ethical suppliers
- events, workshops and labs
Saponetti Inc. (pick up: Bloor/Dufferin)
615c Brock St. - 3-7 W-F, 10-3 S
Refills at 830 St. C. W.
- Canadian-made, environmentally-friendly, hypoallergenic soaps & detergents
- philosophy is about minimizing net environmental impact & reduction of plastics
- glass jars are kept for refills
Hogtown Vegan (Bloor/Dufferin)
1056 Bloor St. W.
- vegan comfort food with a southern spin
- offers a range of local craft beers
- ranked in NOW as one of Toronto's best restaurants
West End Food Co-op (Queen and Dufferin)
1229 Queen St. West
- multiple stakeholder, not-for-profit co-operative
- interested in food security & sustainability
- connected to local farmers
3. Karma Co-op (Bathurst/Bloor)
739 Palmerston Ave.
- non-profit, owner-controlled, democratic organization
- grocery store
- members work in store & manage the co-op
- after attending an orientation, members can join via working membership, flat fee, %-rated, work-exempt membership
- one month trial shop & guest shop are possibilities
4. The Big Carrot (two locations: Chester/Danforth & Main/King)
348 Danforth & 125 Southwood Dr.
- worker-owned natural food market
- devoted to local, organic and sustainable food systems
- grocery, bulk, body care + juice & smoothie bar & kitchen
- provides store tours & education outreach
5. Vegan Danish Bakery & Natural Life Health Market (both in Thornhill - Yonge/Centre & Bathurst / Centre)
Vegan Danish Bakery
7718 Yonge St.
- 100% vegan bakery & cafe
Natural Life Health Market
7700 Bathurst St., #30
- one of Canada's largest selections of supplements, natural foods, books & cosmetics
6. Feed it Forward and Awai (Bloor West Village) -- may also check out Sweet Potato's new location
Feed it Forward (Dundas & Runnymede)
3324 Dundas St. West
- the world's first pay what you can grocery store / cafe / bakery
- diverts food headed to landfills
- interested in food security & waste reduction
Awai (Bloor & Runnymede)
2277 Bloor St. W.
- plant-based collective
- vegan restaurant with set menu, revolving with seasonal Canadian produce
- choices: lunch (3 courses - $31), dinner (5 & 7 courses - $55/$85, respectively)
7. Nanashake (Yonge/Sheppard)
4750 Yonge St., unit 134 (entrance on Beecroft)
- Toronto's first dedicated frozen dessert parlor
- dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan frozen desserts
Original goal list posted here
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