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I am currently in Toronto for a few days for work. One night #2 my boyfriend and I headed to Utopia based on a reco from a pescatarian friend of mine. I knew when I saw the solar power lighting and the line out the front door that I was about to have a Double Rainbow Moment, or #drm.
Vegetarian restaurants full of beautiful people, odd hipsters, and good wine always make me happy. When the food is delicious it's an even bigger win. What can I say? WINNER WINNER TOFU DINNER!!!!!
The vegetarian poutine was STUPID GOOD. Three days later I'm still thinking about it. The tofu and white bean quesadilla? Spicy enough to be a party on my tongue, but mild enough to not require any watering down to get it down the hatch. And don't even get me started on the tofu cream croquettes. Ordinarily not a fan of fried food, I demolished two of the croquettes and secretly hoped my boyfriend would see how much I liked them and donate one of his to my cause. He did not, but last week he bought me a KitchenAid, so I can't hold a grudge.
The vegie burger actually DID resemble meat. It was not the best vegie burger I've ever had in my life (I like mine a bit more puffy and eclectic with things like beets and chickpeas backed in), but it was a solid 7 or 8 out of ten.
We got the bill for our 2 drinks, 2 appetizers, and 2 entrees and it only came to $48. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? There was only one appropriate response: We went back the next night.
On night #2 we both got burritos and shared the squash soup. The soup was mind blowing. The burritos were healthy and toasted. I like my burritos a bit more bloated, calorie-laden, and steamed. I think that's just a Toronto burrito vs. San Diego burrito thing. Overall the meal was a 9 out of 10.
I'm still in Toronto and going somewhere else tonight, but you know what...I'm sitting at work at 3:53pm and all I can think about is that effing poutine. I think I might have a 3rd trip to Utopia in me before I head back stateside.
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