Since the first edition of REFORM COOKERY was issued some four years ago, there has been an immense development in the production of dainty varied non-flesh foods, depots for the sale of these, and restaurants where both the food and preparation thereof leave nothing to be desired. Indeed, so multifarious are the contributions towards the "simple life" that it threatens to become more complex than the other. However, we need not take everything offered to us—at least, not all at once—but can select at will and make our choice.
In the way of recently opened Restaurants, I would draw the special attention of visitors to Glasgow to the "Arcadian," 132 St Vincent Street. It is exquisitely appointed in every way, while the menu and service are all that could be wished for. Most of the Health Foods can also be had here.
Glasgow, indeed, leads the way, for there during the past few months Messrs Cranston have equipped two of their magnificently-appointed luncheon rooms, at 28 Buchanan Street and 43 Argyll Arcade, to the service of Reform dietary. The name is a guarantee for everything being most attractive and up-to-date.
Then in Edinburgh, Messrs Richards & Co., 73 N. Hanover Street, who have long been noted for the supply of pure foods, have added tea and luncheon rooms—a decided boon to vegetarians in Auld Reekie.
In Birmingham, Winter's Luncheon, Tea Rooms, and Balcony Cafe are among the most up-to-date to be found anywhere. Music daily, 12-2 and 4-6 o'clock, is one of the many attractions. Besides this, Mr Winter ranks with the first in the manufacture, supply, import, and distribution of Health Foods, his premises having extended from a single shop to the splendid premises at City Arcades within a very few years.
Messrs Mapleton's recent enterprise has been referred to already. The beautifully-situated estate at Wardle, near Rochdale, should afford ideal conditions for both work and worker.
Still more recently, The International Health Association, pioneers also in this respect, have removed from Birmingham to Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts.
W.H. Chapman, Liverpool, has also extended very largely of late. His productions now comprise well nigh the whole range of Health Foods—all of first quality.
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