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Week of April 2 - 8
Your weekly update on Toronto’s vegan scene
Vegan Pizza from Blondies
Welcome to April and this week’s edition of the Insider.
On the agenda is a laid-back vegan pizza night happening at Aunty Em’s, along with a brand new Ital-inspired pop-up opening its doors on Eglinton West; always a good sign to see fresh spots continuing to emerge across the city.
With Easter this weekend, I know holiday meals can still feel a bit complicated depending on your situation. But it’s also worth taking a moment to recognize the impact that every vegan choice adds up, and collectively it means fewer animals being killed for these traditions.
That shift is happening, slowly but steadily, and it’s something to feel good about.
Looking ahead, there are a few events coming up over the next couple of weeks that I’ll share more on soon.
This Week:
📅 Friday, April 3
🕒 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 Aunty Em’s — 1672 St Clair Ave. W.
A casual vegan pizza pop-up offering slices, whole pies, and garlic knots during a 12-8pm drop-in service window.
(Event details are accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing. Events are intended to be vegan, but details may change, please confirm directly with the organizer if you have specific concerns.)
Product of the Week
Each week, I share a vegan product I personally use or trust. Some links are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely stand behind.
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Worth Noting:
Vegans United Toronto — Event Cancellation
The Vegans United Toronto event originally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at The Boulevard (1600 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, ON) has been cancelled.
A new vegan pop-up, Chic Peas Veg, is opening today at 1610 Eglinton Avenue West in the Little Jamaica area, focusing on Ital food inspired by Ethiopian and Caribbean flavours. It is great to see new vegan places opening up their doors!
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On The Horizon:
*(more info will come closer to the dates)
Full of Beans — Crispy, Savoury & Sweet
📅 Sunday, April 12
📍 CSI • 192 Spadina Ave., #501
A hands-on cooking class led by sustainable food educator Kristy Sadler focused on preparing three bean-based dishes, including a savoury appetizer, a hearty main, and a dessert. Tickets are $79.
Meal Prep Monday (bi-weekly program)
📅 Monday, April 13
🕒 12:00–1:30 p.m.
📍 CCFE Solutions Salon, 5th Floor, 192 Spadina Ave.A recurring hands-on meal prep session where participants cook a plant-based dish together, share lunch, and take home portions and ingredients to use during the week. The program runs every other Monday through August 10, with participants able to attend the individual dates that work for their schedule.
VegStock! Toronto’s First Vegan Market of 2026
📅 April 25, 2026
📍 The Lab — 108 Dundas Street West
An indoor vegan market featuring food and drink vendors, artists and makers, wellness products, cooking demos, music, and family-friendly activities in a casual drop-in format.
📅 May 16, 2026
📍 Ashbridges Bay Estate — 1561 Lake Shore Boulevard East
A free outdoor vegan festival organized by Animal Liberation Kitchen, featuring plant-based food vendors, conscious brands, live music, and family-friendly activities in a casual picnic-style setting.
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