Only in the 21st century do such things as plant-based butchers exist. Yam Chops is the resident one in Little Italy, and its motto is “grown not raised,” which just about sums up the difference in the food. Stop in and sit down for a meal, do some grocery shopping or take a to-go lunch. Whether you're a vegetarian who misses the meats or a carnivore who is just a little curious, the variety of imitation meats — be it the General Tso “chicken,” Szechuan “beef” or pulled “pork” — all taste hearty and flavourful with bonus points for benefiting the environment. Yam Chops also offers up salads, wraps and bowls with plants just as plants, not dressing up as anything else. Like all good meals, follow up yours at Yam Chops with one of the delicious vegan ice cream and other dessert options.