Pulse is the type of restaurant you wish you had thought of first. Tucked away in an ancient medieval courtyard and above a health food store, Pulse is not only a restaurant but an exercise in being charmed.

This quick and simple party food is always a hit with both children and adults. Get creative with the shapes, too. You can use a cookie cutter to make polenta hearts, trees or anything else.

Located in Belgrave Arcade just off Main Street, the vegan alternatives are unfortunately few, but they’re delicious.