Reservations: YesWheelchair access: YesPrice: Dinner for two with wine, tax and tip: $70Beet thisThere’s nothing fake about Awai. The new vegan restaurant in Bloor West Village is the real deal, run by a philosophical chef who uses heady spices and umami-rich mushrooms to showcase the deliciousness of plants. The vibeIsberg and business partner Roger Yang opened Awai on Dec. 1 in a former Italian restaurant. Chocolate fixThe more complicated dishes work, too, such as translucent handmade ravioli filled with silky artichokes ($19) and splashed with white wine. I said Planta was the city’s best vegan restaurant.

Source: thestar February 08, 2017 12:00 UTC