“If I could eat vegan food like this every day, I would definitely go vegan.” This is the compliment that Eric Chao, owner of Parka, lives for. A long-time vegan and environmentalist, he left his gig as a retail apparel exec to open the Queen West vegan comfort-food joint in 2017. “One of my goals has been to break down people’s misconception of what vegan food is,” he says. We made a conscious effort to focus on whole-food, plant-based ingredients only.”Parka’s new, ultra-sustainable menu prioritizes local sourcing along with sustainable agriculture. “There’s a feel-good factor about eating something you know is good for you,” Chao says, “and the planet.”Here, Chao shares his favourite vegan dishes in the GTA.

Source: thestar November 22, 2021 05:35 UTC