Introducing: Kupfert and Kim, a new takeout spot in the Path that’s both vegan and gluten-free
Kupfert and Kim is a bright new kiosk under First Canadian Place that’s been drawing long lineups of health-conscious (and novelty seeking) Bay Streeters since it opened earlier this month. Mark Kupfert developed the concept for the vegan and gluten-free stand with his friend and fellow ex-Montrealer Daniel Suss, a former lawyer who was dismayed at the lack of wholesome lunch options in the financial district (the “Kim” in the name comes from Suss’s wife Ji-Hae Kim, also a partner in the business). The menu, executed by chef Mo Paquette (The Gladstone), is mostly made up of bowls ($9.29) served to go, like The First Canadian, which features quinoa, tempeh, kale, pomegranate seeds, rainbow radish and roasted yams with a chia-tamari-maple sauce. There’s also a daily soup, and a breakfast menu featuring house-made granola ($5.75) and sweet quinoa ($5.75), along with coffee from Te Aro. All the food is prepared on-site, and a more extensive menu is now in the works.
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- The First Canadian bowl ($9.29): quinoa, tempeh, kale, pomegranate seeds, rainbow radish, and roasted yams with a chia tamari maple sauce
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Kupfert and Kim, 100 King St. W. (in the Path), 416-504-1233, kupfertandkim.com, @KupfertKim
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Kupfert and Kim is a bright new kiosk under First Canadian Place that’s been drawing long lineups of health-conscious (and novelty seeking) Bay Streeters since it opened earlier this month. Mark Kupfert developed the concept for the vegan and gluten-free stand with his friend and fellow ex-Montrealer Daniel Suss, a former lawyer who was dismayed at the lack of wholesome lunch options in the financial district (the “Kim” in the name comes from Suss’s wife Ji-Hae Kim, also a partner in the business). The menu, executed by chef Mo Paquette (The Gladstone), is mostly made up of bowls ($9.29) served to go, like The First Canadian, which features quinoa, tempeh, kale, pomegranate seeds, rainbow radish and roasted yams with a chia-tamari-maple sauce. There’s also a daily soup, and a breakfast menu featuring house-made granola ($5.75) and sweet quinoa ($5.75), along with coffee from Te Aro. All the food is prepared on-site, and a more extensive menu is now in the works.
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4 of us from the office went and got our lunches there and I must say we were blown away. The food is healthy and very delicious! We also frequent FRESH at Adelaide and Spadina with is amazing. I wish all restaurants would consider serving healthy foods instead of what they currently have on their menus.
I had the most delicious healthy lunch today at Kupfert and Kim and just raved about it when I came back to my office. I will be returning for another lunch and inviting some of my colleagues to join me.