Veggie Dining & Raptors Night in T.O.!?

The kids and I came home this afternoon to a surprise treat from my hubby… tickets to a Toronto Raptors game! ? Anyone who knows us, knows that my family is basketball obsessed to say the least.

Going downtown to watch a game also involves finding a nice veggie friendly place to eat. We decided to dine at E11even tonight. It’s a great restaurant conveniently located between the Air Canada Centre and the Rogers Centre. It’s a popular place to grab a bite before an event. The decor is trendy which makes for great ambience. Although there aren’t too many vegetarian options on the menu, tonight most of my gang was craving veggie burgers, so we were in luck! E11even also has great salads and sides such as the truffle mac n’ cheese.

The Veggie Burger

Ok… I ordered the burger and a little vino! I have to say the Pinot Grigio and burger were a perfect combo! This burger was a little crumbly but still amazing! The patty was made up of beets, rice and black beans with a sweet soy glaze. And of course I requested some hot sauce on the side. My wish was granted with Siracha!?

 

Emerald Kale Salad

The Emerald Kale salad was fantastic too! It had pickled blueberries, roasted pears, & chèvre noir, topped with a lovely champagne vinaigrette! It’s late and I am typing this with a British accent in my mind, because this salad was simply divine!

 

Truffle Mac n’ Cheese

We couldn’t resist ordering a side of mac n’ cheese. It did not disappoint either!

 

After we filled our bellies, we walked a short 500m to the ACC to catch the Raptors practicing before they played Orlando Magic.

 

The excitement of the fans, watching the players practice, the music, the contests and free prizes make for a very fun filled evening.

I also love embarrassing my kids by trying to get on the jumbotron with my not so great dance moves! I’ve achieved this goal a couple times in the past.

 

We all love prizes!

Won some t-shirts from the Twizzlers contest!

In the end, the Raptors won, beating Orlando Magic  131-112! It made for the perfect end to a fantastic evening!