Glen Whitehead could have stuck with the family business, he could have launched his own advertising agency, but a chance walk through Wortley Village led to the creation of the city’s latest vegan hotspot. Read More
Plant Matter Kitchen founder Glenn Whitehead and his family have long been travelling to Toronto to experience its vibrant, tasteful, vegan restaurant scene. After endless weekend road trips down the 401 to enjoy vegan fare, they decided it was time to bring the vegan food scene to the London community. Exploring Veganism in The G.T.A. Of all the restaurants they’d dine at, Glenn and his family especially enjoyed evenings at Fresh, where they’d indulge in great vegan meals that were wholesome and fulfilling. Also on Glenn’s go-to list of vegan restaurants in Toronto are: Woodloto, Kupfert & Kim, Hibiscus Cafe, Veggie D’Light, and The Hogtown Vegan. These restaurants offer quality, organic food and beverages from local vendors. Their long list of menu items have made Glenn truly appreciate the art…
Weddings are about the celebration of vows; about love, commitment, promise, and of course, the couple themselves. But, they’re also about so much more—the flowers, the decor, the venue, the party, the theme, the dresses, the tuxes, and… the menu! Did you know that on Pinterest, the go-to place for DIY wedding ideas, “vegan” weddings were searched 11% more than “vegetarian” weddings this year? It’s true! And it goes to show how wedding styles are changing so as to account for nuanced and alternative lifestyles, such as veganism. It’s All In The Details From the flowers to the accessories, there are so many details that go into wedding planning. Get some advice on how to master these tips from a pro! Karin Orsini, the blogger behind Simply Vegan, planned her…
Plant Matter Kitchen, at 162 Wortley Rd, in Wortley Village recently celebrated their grand opening. Offering a vegan menu with a focus on local ingredients, Plant Matter Kitchen is one of Londons healthiest food choice. Check them out for your next lunch or dinner experience. Read More
During Plant Matter Kitchen’s Grand Opening on August 11th, people came hungry, hearts went home full, and lots of friends were made. The evening reminded co-owners Glenn Whitehead and Melanie Wendt just why they opened this vegan eatery to begin with—to gather like-minded people under one roof, so they could feed them, converse with them, and provide them with a welcoming, communal space as well as delicious, organic, plant-based meals. Thank you to everyone who made PMK’s Grand Opening a night to remember! For those of you who couldn’t make it out, we captured it all on video—check it out here. Community, London ON, plant matter kitchen, PMK Grand Opening, Vegan, vegan restaurant
Growing up on a farm in the Peterborough area, local restaurateur Glenn Whitehead had a head start on the budding movement towards local, organic food and for the past 30 years, his diet has been focused on completely plant-based meals. Read More
Located at 162 Wortley Road, Plant Matter Kitchen is here to engage all members of the community. All are welcome, all are appreciated While apolitical in its own philosophy, the eatery welcomes and engages the vegan community in all of its efforts, activism, and perspectives. From the radicals to the yogis, the kitchen is here to cook for you, learn from you, engage in your ideas, and build lasting relationships with you. Staff and customers alike recognize that the restaurant is part of a larger movement—of good food, ethical eating habits, plant-based nutrition, environmental awareness, lasting health, and more—and are excited to engage with like-minded members of the community. So many perspectives, so many views The team at Plant Matter Kitchen is interested in veganism in all its facets. Are…
STOP. BREATHE. NOURISH. FULFILL. HELP. These 5 words represent Plant Matter Kitchen’s philosophy and how it relates to the Slow Food Movement. From their food, to the way they cook, to how they engage the community, Plant Matter Kitchen proudly adheres to the tenets of this movement by recognizing that fast food is rarely good food. When it comes to fostering healthy cooking and eating habits, Plant Matter Kitchen advocates for long-lasting sustainable change that sees chefs putting more time into crafting their food and less time rushing to get it prepared and served on time. The Kitchen’s chefs appreciate the ingredients before them and make sure they’re connected with all their ingredients before they cook with them. PMK owners Glenn Whitehead and Melanie Wendt advocate for good food over…
Wortley Village has recently welcomed its newest plantbased restaurant and juice bar to the community. From revamped familiar favourites to global flavours, Plant Matter Kitchen serves, organic, delicious, plantbased meals—the kind of food you serve your families. Read More
