“The unsuspectingly complex Southern Fried Artichoke Sandwich from Main Street’s casual vegetarian eatery, The Arbor, is an indulgent hit for herbivores and carnivores alike. Inspired by the Southern-fried chicken sandwiches you’d find in Nashville, [this] vegetarian version is not a shy interpretation. Humbly packaged in craft paper, it holds together a boldly flavoured balancing act that stands on its own and remains one of the most popular dishes on the menu at restaurant. Eating this on their patio tucked behind the restaurant is a summertime must. ”

“BEST IN SHOW: The Arbor’s vegan steamed buns are small but flavourful. “Oh shit, that’s delicious!” said Stansfield upon taking his first bite. Our other judges agreed, praising the balance of sweet and spicy elements: barbecue jackfruit, cilantro sauce, cucumber “quickles” and shiitake mushrooms. ”

“Lip-smacking, deeply-satiating foods like poutine, burgers, fried oysters, pulled pork, and southern fried sandwiches don’t have to be sourced from junk. And in The Arbor’s case, they don’t even have to be sourced from animals.”

“Now we aren’t ones to usually rave about anywhere that doesn’t serve meat, however, there’s always the exception. The Arbor Restaurant on Main St, offers a variety of vegetarian dishes that will just make you say, ‘wow’!”