When we veg out it’s usually under an alpaca blanket with the last download to our Kobo.

One look at the menu at Green Earth on Broadview Avenue and you’ll see vegging out in a whole new light.

It’s not all tofu and sprouts. In fact the chick’un burgers might make you do a double take to check it really isn’t chicken you’re scarfing down.  Entrées like Riz Colonial or Veggie en Brochette will have you thinking ‘Meat? Who needs it?’

That’s the way the good folks at Green Earth Vegetarian want you to think and after giving your tummy a vacation from steak by noshing on all the organic, fresh and flavourful nibbles, you’ll agree.

When the restaurant opened over three years ago, the family didn’t think the word ‘vegan’ would be understood or accepted by the general public. Now that the menu is totally vegan the name will soon be changed to Green Earth Vegan Cuisine.

Either way, they make a great effort to live up to their green earth namesake by using biodegradable and environmentally friendly take-out containers and utensils.

They’ll even decrease your carbon footprint by satisfying your exotic cravings with Asian inspired favourites like Pho, Indian Curry Tofu and the Buddha Burger.  And they’ll sweep you away to Mexico with their zesty Fajita Vegana or their tasty tacos.

So instead of jumping on a plane, tuck into one of these yummy dishes, close your eyes, and suddenly you’re vegging out on the beach.