So there are so many articles on Natalie Portman and her reversal on her veganism. I have decided to not feed into that pit of ill and stupidity. I have read far too many ridiculous and unfounded claims against a vegan diet and you can only waste so much energy and time on the ignorant.
Here is a good article on on something most of us already knew, how well the battle for the rights of humans and rights for animals are very close to one another. Animal rights, human rights: Interlocking oppressions and finding allies
Florida Vegan Brian Manowitz, who is the person behind "Vegan Black Metal Chef," now has his own website. Vegan Black Metal Chef Launches Official Website
Conveniently Natural is a new business in Kansas City, Missouri delivering prepared vegan food that is organic (80-90% organic) and strives to use local produce.
The Great Food Truck Race came to NYC and people queue up for a taste, and California's Seabirds truck was there representing vegans! Hundreds line up to taste food trucks in Manhattan
Forks over Knives is getting lost of press Documentary argues virtues of a vegan diet
Ginnifer Goodwin has started....., awww heck, I don't even care anymore. As who is she really, other then a mediocre performer and someone given to indecisiveness? I'm not putting this link up.
Sounded like it was an awesome event in Seattle! The Great Seattle Vegan Chili Cook-Off
Veggies all over are taking to the streets to help inform those who might not know or be inclined to look at where their food comes from and the suffering it inflicts. Vegetarians protest in Prague against cruelty to farm animals
More simple and obvious truths, for one, Circuses are just bad. Former adviser attacks circus animals 'failure'
Do you love to make food to share? Dream of becoming the next veggie prepared food wonder? Foodily will give you the nutritional breakdown of the combined ingredients. Recipe Search Engine Gives Any Recipe a Nutrition Label
Newer book that is on my Summer reading list, Green Is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege From award-winning journalist to 'eco-terrorist'
Something unexpected, Vegan festival, in New Orleans! This week in Food: Vegan festival expands to two days, 50 vendors
Now, Candle Cafe's food outside of NYC Candle Café to release line of frozen vegan entrees
Holy Molie! LAX is going to get a vegan restaurant! Sweet! Los Angeles International Airport looks to add organic vegan restaurant
8-14 May 2011
Showing the importance of food choices and the impact they make, a educational institution includes vegan diet into their study of Food Politics - Course at Tel Aviv's Social Economic Academy About Food Politics
Yet another reminder that there are animal by-products put into everything. This has been written about quite often in the last few months- PSA: Your "Vegan" Tattoo Is Probably Made Of Animal Bones
Brooklyn, NY's own V-spot received a review of their pre-packed food to go, that is available in stores around the city. V-Spot's Retail Eats Feed You at Home and on the Go!
Vegas Uncorked event sponsered by Bon Appetit had a special vegan offering and look who showed up- Vegas Uncork'd wins raves; Steve Wynn's vegan lunch a highlight
Interested and somewhat funny interview with Moby, who is no longer a New Yorker- "The Humility That Comes From Being Hated" Moby Interviewed
England's VegFest is going down in Bristol this year- VegFest UK comes to Bristol Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square this month
Pansy Maiden introduces new bags - Pansy Maiden Introduces Flirty Bags, Clutches Made From Vegan Suede
Lionel Handbags is a hot new vegan handbag line based out of Chicago (Former home to Vaute Couture)- Lionel Handbags on Handbago
Making your own Vegan Cheeses at home- I made my own vegan cheese!
The Veggie Prom, Farm Sanctuary Gala and Veggie Pride Parade is going down again- Prom, Parade, Black Tie Gala ... It's a Big Weekend for All You Showy NYC Vegans!
Arizona School district plan to have vegan meals and more vegetarian ones also- SE Valley school districts plan healthier food options
The New York Times showing love for Ital cuisine- A Haven for Ital Food
An unforeseen star of viral videos is this Death Metal Fan's recipe for a favorite Thai dish- Vegan Black Metal Chef Episode 1 Pad Thai
NYC's own Chloe Jo Daniels is featured in a Italian Elle spread- Girly Girl Army Italian Elle Feature
Yet another reminder that there are animal by-products put into everything. This has been written about quite often in the last few months- PSA: Your "Vegan" Tattoo Is Probably Made Of Animal Bones
Brooklyn, NY's own V-spot received a review of their pre-packed food to go, that is available in stores around the city. V-Spot's Retail Eats Feed You at Home and on the Go!
Vegas Uncorked event sponsered by Bon Appetit had a special vegan offering and look who showed up- Vegas Uncork'd wins raves; Steve Wynn's vegan lunch a highlight
Interested and somewhat funny interview with Moby, who is no longer a New Yorker- "The Humility That Comes From Being Hated" Moby Interviewed
England's VegFest is going down in Bristol this year- VegFest UK comes to Bristol Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square this month
Pansy Maiden introduces new bags - Pansy Maiden Introduces Flirty Bags, Clutches Made From Vegan Suede
Lionel Handbags is a hot new vegan handbag line based out of Chicago (Former home to Vaute Couture)- Lionel Handbags on Handbago
Making your own Vegan Cheeses at home- I made my own vegan cheese!
The Veggie Prom, Farm Sanctuary Gala and Veggie Pride Parade is going down again- Prom, Parade, Black Tie Gala ... It's a Big Weekend for All You Showy NYC Vegans!
Arizona School district plan to have vegan meals and more vegetarian ones also- SE Valley school districts plan healthier food options
The New York Times showing love for Ital cuisine- A Haven for Ital Food
An unforeseen star of viral videos is this Death Metal Fan's recipe for a favorite Thai dish- Vegan Black Metal Chef Episode 1 Pad Thai
NYC's own Chloe Jo Daniels is featured in a Italian Elle spread- Girly Girl Army Italian Elle Feature
1-7 May 2011
Blossom Du Jour opened their second location at 62 Cooper Square opened 30 April!
The venerable Vegan Straight-edge (xXx) band from Upstate New York that started in 1991, is releasing a new album. Earth Crisis to Release 'Neutralize the Threat' on July 12th
All around WTF? PETA Gives Glenn Beck an Endorsement: Is Glenn Beck Thrilled?
Los Angeles vegan hot spot and favorite of the masses, Pure Luck is apparently abruptly closing. What's a Veg*n to Do? Doomie's!
More Kathy Freston and Tal Ronnen, I mean how more of them will there be? Festival of Books: Faux meat, faux cream, real vegan cooking
Do you want to get tatted up? Full sleeves? Halves? a tramp stamp? (wait, it's 2011, I forgot) Be sure your artist is using inks without animal additives A vegan in a non-vegan tattoo parlor, what do you do?
PEZ has announced two new vegan flavors. Vegan children rejoice. PEZ Candy announces two new flavors (yes they are vegan)
More star power to be seen at this year's Farm Sanctuary Fundraising Gala Eric Roberts And Chevy Chase To Attend Farm Sanctuary Celebrity Charity Gala
Nogurt is a “Fruit Snack” and the texture is a cross between yogurt, pudding, and fruit puree. New and Improved, All-Natural Nogurt Packs a Dairy-Free Probiotic Punch
American Automobile Association chooses vegetarian restaurants for list 13 veggie restaurants make it on a list of AAA Picks
Go Max Go has announced two new treats, peanut butter cups and a take on the Crunch or Krackle bar. Read about it on Vegansurus
Interesting opinion piece on being vegan and smoking. Can you be a vegan and smoke cigarettes?
This film combines interviews with two researchers, a doctor, and vegan chefs. New Food Documentary: Planeat
NYC's own vegan doughnut makers are on a press-a-poloza. Latest write up is on SuperVegan. Talking poles and holes with the dudes of Dun-Well Doughnuts
Ulster County’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (UCSPCA) has been named the May 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate. Yay Sarah! (UCSPCA) will receive help from Rescue Chocolates
More cupcakes coming to NYC. I believe that cupcakes will be the new FroYo, everywhere like a plague. And this spot will have vegan offerings. Sprinkles Cupcakes Opening In NYC
Forks over Knives article in the New York Times. Soul Food, Vegan Style
LA restaurant caused a lot of problems and received tons of negative press. Pink Taco Paints a Donkey Pink, Ignites Internet Outrage
Vega food bar and powdered drink mix creator Brendan Brazier interview. On the run with Brendan Brazier
Coming up is the National Vegetarian Week Mon 23 - Sun 29 May. Here in NYC we have some silly events for people to wave the veg*n flag.
February,March & April
Sorry, but I thought that after a few months, I would get into the rhythm of being a stay at home dad and manage to stay up on the happenings. How wrong I was. So some of the bigger things I can recall off the top of my head will be mentioned but there is a lot that was over looked. Hope nobody feels let down.
The plan is to post everyevening week at least a couple interesting vegan related stories and any news or deals we hear about. Let me know if you hear any juicy gossip.
The plan is to post every
January '11 Updates
We are trying something different. As the month goes on and free time permits, the monthly posts will go up at the first event we hear about and randomly updated as we get new info. Check back with us.
NYC-
Dun-Well Doughnuts Launch Party- Christopher and Dan are launching a wholesale operation to provide their doughnuts to retail operations and coffee shops. Their aim is to build a brand and enough interest to warrant opening their own shop. (Seattle, Portland and Las Vegas all have vegan doughnuts, but they are made in the same kitchens with their dairy laden cousins) New York is looking forward to this shop and the "blogosphere" and "twitter-verse" are all in a frenzy!
When- 2 February at 7-9 PM
Where- Moo Shoes at 78 Orchard Street
What- Doughnuts, drinks from Pine Box Rock Shop and ice cream from Lula's Sweet Apothecary.
*The website isn't up yet. So check their blog for now. They are looking for a web designer, if you have the skills, drop a line. *
John's of 12th Street- This is good news for those of us who have business meetings or stubborn family who refuse to go a meal without any animal products. I am uneasy about giving my money to a establishment that also serves loads of dairy, let alone meat (like veal). I want to give them support for taking a year to work on their recipes and training with a vegan chef to get things right. They even make their own seitan. So what are we to do? Encourage them to keep going in the vegan direction and vote with our dollars, even though they serve things I find awful? Each person will have to make their own choice about this.
NYC-
Dun-Well Doughnuts Launch Party- Christopher and Dan are launching a wholesale operation to provide their doughnuts to retail operations and coffee shops. Their aim is to build a brand and enough interest to warrant opening their own shop. (Seattle, Portland and Las Vegas all have vegan doughnuts, but they are made in the same kitchens with their dairy laden cousins) New York is looking forward to this shop and the "blogosphere" and "twitter-verse" are all in a frenzy!
When- 2 February at 7-9 PM
Where- Moo Shoes at 78 Orchard Street
What- Doughnuts, drinks from Pine Box Rock Shop and ice cream from Lula's Sweet Apothecary.
*The website isn't up yet. So check their blog for now. They are looking for a web designer, if you have the skills, drop a line. *
John's of 12th Street- This is good news for those of us who have business meetings or stubborn family who refuse to go a meal without any animal products. I am uneasy about giving my money to a establishment that also serves loads of dairy, let alone meat (like veal). I want to give them support for taking a year to work on their recipes and training with a vegan chef to get things right. They even make their own seitan. So what are we to do? Encourage them to keep going in the vegan direction and vote with our dollars, even though they serve things I find awful? Each person will have to make their own choice about this.
December-ish Update
Sorry, I started writing this when I had some free time and never got to finish it before the little one started sounding the alarm for food or a nappy change. So, some of the events have passed, but since it was started, it must be finished.
NYC-
Blossom Du Jour (The site is not up yet, but they are using Facebook in the meantime)- Their opening was back in the last week of Oct, but we haven't been able to get out much untill recently. Located just one street down and across 9th Ave from the original location, Pamela Elizabeth cut Cocoa V in half and now two stores are two cute siblings joined at the hip. G says that the pot pie and onion rings require you to visit.-
NYC Vegan Pizza Tour (This has since past, sorry)- Scott, of Scott's Pizza Tour is doing a special vegan pizza safari for his brother Jon. Jon is visiting from LA and two years ago went vegan. Sounds interesting but I don't know what spots they plan on hitting. Might be worth a shot.
Online-
The Ethical Man- Dan Mims has launched his online store, complete with styling advice from Dan himself. There is a limited amount of items currently. As the items are not only selected, but inspected for value and quality, the available selection will grow.
Vegan Essentials- Chicago Soy Dairy now has mozzarella sticks! They partnered with Chicago Diner to perfect their recipe. Now you can get them from Vegan Essentials only, unless you live in Chicago.
Upcoming events in 2011-
Vegan Pizza Day!- The world over on Saturday 29 January 2011 is being sponsered by Chicago Soy Dairy's Teese (They have re-formulated their mozzarealla style! Teese) and Quarrygirl.com
NYC Vegetarian Food Festival (shhh, it's really a vegan food festival undercover!)- Sunday 3 April 2011. It will take place at The Altman Building located on 135 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. They are looking for vegan food businesses to showcase their wares. Get in touch with them.
Vegans in Vegas- Described as- A first-of-its-kind event for vegan and veg-interested men Vegans in Vegas. New York's own Dan Mims of The Ethical Man has been named the first speaker.
NYC-
Blossom Du Jour (The site is not up yet, but they are using Facebook in the meantime)- Their opening was back in the last week of Oct, but we haven't been able to get out much untill recently. Located just one street down and across 9th Ave from the original location, Pamela Elizabeth cut Cocoa V in half and now two stores are two cute siblings joined at the hip. G says that the pot pie and onion rings require you to visit.-
NYC Vegan Pizza Tour (This has since past, sorry)- Scott, of Scott's Pizza Tour is doing a special vegan pizza safari for his brother Jon. Jon is visiting from LA and two years ago went vegan. Sounds interesting but I don't know what spots they plan on hitting. Might be worth a shot.
Online-
The Ethical Man- Dan Mims has launched his online store, complete with styling advice from Dan himself. There is a limited amount of items currently. As the items are not only selected, but inspected for value and quality, the available selection will grow.
Vegan Essentials- Chicago Soy Dairy now has mozzarella sticks! They partnered with Chicago Diner to perfect their recipe. Now you can get them from Vegan Essentials only, unless you live in Chicago.
Upcoming events in 2011-
Vegan Pizza Day!- The world over on Saturday 29 January 2011 is being sponsered by Chicago Soy Dairy's Teese (They have re-formulated their mozzarealla style! Teese) and Quarrygirl.com
NYC Vegetarian Food Festival (shhh, it's really a vegan food festival undercover!)- Sunday 3 April 2011. It will take place at The Altman Building located on 135 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. They are looking for vegan food businesses to showcase their wares. Get in touch with them.
Vegans in Vegas- Described as- A first-of-its-kind event for vegan and veg-interested men Vegans in Vegas. New York's own Dan Mims of The Ethical Man has been named the first speaker.
November Update
Baby arrived and everyone is well. Hopefully when things normalize we hope to start blogging again.
Out of Contact
We have a new project we are working on and it's a vegan baby. Since our focus will be else where, we will not be able to update the blog regularly, for a few months. We will only be posting sporadic updates.
Please check out SuperVegan for happening in NYC and Quarrygirl for LA.
Please check out SuperVegan for happening in NYC and Quarrygirl for LA.
My Visit to my Hometown, Orlando, FL
Upon a quick trip back home to the Sunshine State, I went to my one port in the storm, Ethos Vegan Kitchen. There I tried the daily special, Chik'n Marsala.
That was tasty and then when I went to get more water, I checked out the flyers organized in a little bookcase. In the time in between my last visit around the start of 2010 and August 2010, there was not one, but two new vegan businesses! First I saw that flyer for a small vegan bakery, Raphsodic Cooperative Company Bakery & Store. Fantastic, but then I saw something that amused and surprised me, Orlando now has a Vegan Convenience Store, Red Artichoke.
I also found out that a small pizza chain, Mellow Mushroom, carries Dayia and I was happy that they were versed in what doughs were and were not vegan. After thinking about it, I went with a delicious calzone. Hit the spot for an afternoon of hanging out with my 2 year-old niece.
When I left Florida in 2001, never did I think that Orlando with welcome me home with open arms and such yummy options that seem to expand in between every trip back to my hometown.
That was tasty and then when I went to get more water, I checked out the flyers organized in a little bookcase. In the time in between my last visit around the start of 2010 and August 2010, there was not one, but two new vegan businesses! First I saw that flyer for a small vegan bakery, Raphsodic Cooperative Company Bakery & Store. Fantastic, but then I saw something that amused and surprised me, Orlando now has a Vegan Convenience Store, Red Artichoke.
I also found out that a small pizza chain, Mellow Mushroom, carries Dayia and I was happy that they were versed in what doughs were and were not vegan. After thinking about it, I went with a delicious calzone. Hit the spot for an afternoon of hanging out with my 2 year-old niece.
Vaute Couture Apointment- 12 Sept @ Moo Shoes
Leanne was sweet enough to squeeze us in for a quick last mintue appointment. After lots of glowing press, Vaute Couture has now started producing men's coats. From the 3 coats to choose from, I went with the Larson. It is a great coat that has a fitted cut. I would say it is both a tad sporty and dressy. The material is wind and water resistant. A wonderful thing is that all her coats are produced right here in NYC. Looking forward to sporting it this winter.
Check out Vaute Couture.
Check out Vaute Couture.
1st Gracious Gourmand 27 Aug
A night of deliciousness
This is an evening we had been building up in our minds for a couple of weeks. I purchased the tickets as a thank you to my partner for being so fantastic and supportive. Previously, we have been to another reoccurring #-course vegan dinner and enjoyed that, so we were ready for someone else's take. Also, the excitement was palpable as we had sampled Lagusta Yearwood's Lagustas Luscious chocolates at a trunk show at Cow Jones. So upon running a little later then expected, we arrived in Williamsburg and found parking 2 blocks away. It was inconvenient, being it put Champs right on our walk back to the car. The space, with an inconspicuous Private Event sign in the window, was an interesting space. We ended up taking the last open table, as everyone else had found their desired table. Then came the our host, Mr. Joshua Katcher and asked if we would like a libation created with an organic vodka, Kanon. The options were Watermelon Mint and Beet Apple and you could have them virgin if you desired. We did not partake.
The menu and our takes-
˚AMUSE BOUCHE˚
Baked scalloped corn with cashew cheese and tarragon
Him- Tasty with an interesting creamy/ crunchy texture
Her- Topping was pleasant but not enough to make up for the odds sour filling
˚STARTER˚
Yellow, red, orange and green tomato aspic - tomato essence aspic with yuzu juice - basil tomato powder - smoked Hawaiian guava wood sea salt
Him- fantastic use of tomatoes, the presentation was inviting
Her- Beautiful composition of flavors and textures, dish worked on all levels
˚SALAD˚
Moon and stars watermelon - herloom tomatoes - beets - aged cashew cheese
Kalamata olive vinaigrette
Him- Not being an olive fan, the different textures and flavors works great together.
Her- The beets should have been cooked rather then raw. The watermelon was an interesting inclusion that elevated the dish behinds a standard dinner salad.
˚MAIN˚
House made orecchiette - slow-cooked eggplant - rosemary-infused white bean cream sauce - pan-fried squash blossoms stuffed with smoky eggplant caviar
Him- Yum yum yum. I can't express my thoughts better then that.
Her- I cannot think of a bad thing to say about this dish. The slow roasted eggplant was some of the best I've ever had. The caviar was perhaps slightly too smokey for me.
˚DESSERT˚
Stone fruit and berries - coconut cream - husk cherries - Herbed pine nut cookie sandwiches with strawberry cream filling
Him- Stone fruit and berries was delightful. Tee cookie sandwiches were my favorites.
Her- The stone fruit and berries were a work of genius. The flavors were perfectly infused. Into a delectable little gift of a dessert.
˚MIGNARDISE˚
Chocolate truffle with olive oil ganache infused with Genovese basil and corn powder dusting
Him- Chocolate is what Lagusta Yearwood superbly.
Her- Perfect end to the meal
This is an evening we had been building up in our minds for a couple of weeks. I purchased the tickets as a thank you to my partner for being so fantastic and supportive. Previously, we have been to another reoccurring #-course vegan dinner and enjoyed that, so we were ready for someone else's take. Also, the excitement was palpable as we had sampled Lagusta Yearwood's Lagustas Luscious chocolates at a trunk show at Cow Jones. So upon running a little later then expected, we arrived in Williamsburg and found parking 2 blocks away. It was inconvenient, being it put Champs right on our walk back to the car. The space, with an inconspicuous Private Event sign in the window, was an interesting space. We ended up taking the last open table, as everyone else had found their desired table. Then came the our host, Mr. Joshua Katcher and asked if we would like a libation created with an organic vodka, Kanon. The options were Watermelon Mint and Beet Apple and you could have them virgin if you desired. We did not partake.
The menu and our takes-
Baked scalloped corn with cashew cheese and tarragon
Him- Tasty with an interesting creamy/ crunchy texture
Her- Topping was pleasant but not enough to make up for the odds sour filling
˚STARTER˚
Yellow, red, orange and green tomato aspic - tomato essence aspic with yuzu juice - basil tomato powder - smoked Hawaiian guava wood sea salt
Him- fantastic use of tomatoes, the presentation was inviting
Her- Beautiful composition of flavors and textures, dish worked on all levels
˚SALAD˚
Moon and stars watermelon - herloom tomatoes - beets - aged cashew cheese
Kalamata olive vinaigrette
Him- Not being an olive fan, the different textures and flavors works great together.
Her- The beets should have been cooked rather then raw. The watermelon was an interesting inclusion that elevated the dish behinds a standard dinner salad.
˚MAIN˚
House made orecchiette - slow-cooked eggplant - rosemary-infused white bean cream sauce - pan-fried squash blossoms stuffed with smoky eggplant caviar
Him- Yum yum yum. I can't express my thoughts better then that.
Her- I cannot think of a bad thing to say about this dish. The slow roasted eggplant was some of the best I've ever had. The caviar was perhaps slightly too smokey for me.
˚DESSERT˚
Stone fruit and berries - coconut cream - husk cherries - Herbed pine nut cookie sandwiches with strawberry cream filling
Him- Stone fruit and berries was delightful. Tee cookie sandwiches were my favorites.
Her- The stone fruit and berries were a work of genius. The flavors were perfectly infused. Into a delectable little gift of a dessert.
Chocolate truffle with olive oil ganache infused with Genovese basil and corn powder dusting
Him- Chocolate is what Lagusta Yearwood superbly.
Her- Perfect end to the meal
August Updates
NYC-
The Discerning Brute- Joshua Katcher is a busy man, or should we say, has been busier then his usual self. He has announced an Online store that is named Brave GentleMan and will be teaming up with chefs for a bi-weekly dinner event called Gracious Gourmand. The first chef is New Paltz's own Lagusta Yearwood. From what we can tell, it is somewhat akin to 4-Course Vegan. The menu changes each event and it's aim is to "challenge ordinary perceptions and preparations of fine food, expose visionary talent, and celebrate conscientious hedonism."
Blossom- The Duo who brought you Blossom have split-up but are still expanding vegan foods around the city. Besides the previous mentioned Blossom To Go shop, now christened Blossom Du Jour, Ronen Seri will be opening a vegan tapas bar, V-Note, in the former space of Blossom Bistro at 1522 First Avenue between 79th and 80th.
The Discerning Brute- Joshua Katcher is a busy man, or should we say, has been busier then his usual self. He has announced an Online store that is named Brave GentleMan and will be teaming up with chefs for a bi-weekly dinner event called Gracious Gourmand. The first chef is New Paltz's own Lagusta Yearwood. From what we can tell, it is somewhat akin to 4-Course Vegan. The menu changes each event and it's aim is to "challenge ordinary perceptions and preparations of fine food, expose visionary talent, and celebrate conscientious hedonism."
Blossom- The Duo who brought you Blossom have split-up but are still expanding vegan foods around the city. Besides the previous mentioned Blossom To Go shop, now christened Blossom Du Jour, Ronen Seri will be opening a vegan tapas bar, V-Note, in the former space of Blossom Bistro at 1522 First Avenue between 79th and 80th.
June/July News
So, some great things have been going on.
NYC-
Boneshakers- Brad and Megan are opening a vegan bakery in Williamsburg. It will be called Champs Family Bakery. It's location will be in the former Pat's Grocery Store on corner of Leonard and Ainslie St.
*Update* Champs is open as of the 4th of August, grand opening is happening Saturday, 14th of August. Call ahead to check what goodies they have. The danishes run out pretty quickly, thanks to G. +1.718.599.2743
Cocoa V- Word is that they will be shrinking and closing their dinning area. I was a bit sad to hear this until I learned that the former dinning room will be making way for a Blossom take-away shop! Now you don't have to wait for their kitchen to open when you have a severe craving.
Breakfast All Day- This tid-bit comes to us from Eater's NY page. We heard this place was in the planning stage when Passout Records was closing. 24 hour veggie restaurant and brought to you by the same person that started the now defunct Burritoville and Veg-City Diner. Location at 151 Grand and Berry. Let's hope the kitchen is better then when Veg-City Diner was around. They had fun comfort food but many couldn't handle the greasiness.
Vegan Divas- A new vegan desert line has come into existence. Their pastry chef is Camillo Sabella, who formerly baked for Life thyme Natural Market, Babycakes, and Peacefoods Café. They are available for now at 2 stores uptown, Butterfields.
The Little Bird Cafe- Yes, another vegan bakery. This "little" spot opened on Avenue B, between 11th and 12th. Now serving up vegan goodies and aiming to have beer and wine in the future.
Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart has taken up roots from her beloved Chicago and replanted herself here in NYC. Show her some love and check out the new line.
LA- Quarry Girl's site is branching out more and more with reviews from all over. They and their horde are traveling and relocating so they now review spots in LA and Southern California, Seattle, Portland, NYC, South Florida (or SoFla for Floridians like Eric) and London. If you are traveling to any of those spots, check them out.
NYC-
Boneshakers- Brad and Megan are opening a vegan bakery in Williamsburg. It will be called Champs Family Bakery. It's location will be in the former Pat's Grocery Store on corner of Leonard and Ainslie St.
*Update* Champs is open as of the 4th of August, grand opening is happening Saturday, 14th of August. Call ahead to check what goodies they have. The danishes run out pretty quickly, thanks to G. +1.718.599.2743
Cocoa V- Word is that they will be shrinking and closing their dinning area. I was a bit sad to hear this until I learned that the former dinning room will be making way for a Blossom take-away shop! Now you don't have to wait for their kitchen to open when you have a severe craving.
Breakfast All Day- This tid-bit comes to us from Eater's NY page. We heard this place was in the planning stage when Passout Records was closing. 24 hour veggie restaurant and brought to you by the same person that started the now defunct Burritoville and Veg-City Diner. Location at 151 Grand and Berry. Let's hope the kitchen is better then when Veg-City Diner was around. They had fun comfort food but many couldn't handle the greasiness.
Vegan Divas- A new vegan desert line has come into existence. Their pastry chef is Camillo Sabella, who formerly baked for Life thyme Natural Market, Babycakes, and Peacefoods Café. They are available for now at 2 stores uptown, Butterfields.
The Little Bird Cafe- Yes, another vegan bakery. This "little" spot opened on Avenue B, between 11th and 12th. Now serving up vegan goodies and aiming to have beer and wine in the future.
Vaute Couture's Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart has taken up roots from her beloved Chicago and replanted herself here in NYC. Show her some love and check out the new line.
LA- Quarry Girl's site is branching out more and more with reviews from all over. They and their horde are traveling and relocating so they now review spots in LA and Southern California, Seattle, Portland, NYC, South Florida (or SoFla for Floridians like Eric) and London. If you are traveling to any of those spots, check them out.
May Updates!
Sorry, but this is a weak update, busy times but there is great news coming in June!
Z Pizza starts to carry Dayia at most all of there locations!
Joan Jett was in the City to help with PETA's Vegetarian Starter Kit push.
There was the Veggie Pride Parade 2010, kicked off with the Veggie Prom.
Vegan Drinks turned 2 years old this month!
Z Pizza starts to carry Dayia at most all of there locations!
Joan Jett was in the City to help with PETA's Vegetarian Starter Kit push.
There was the Veggie Pride Parade 2010, kicked off with the Veggie Prom.
Vegan Drinks turned 2 years old this month!
April Updates!
So much news on the vegan front these last few months. Restaurants Galore!
NYC-
TeaNY- After the fire they have finally reopened!
Organic Village- Raw food in Queens! The day has finally come! We are planning on checking this out posthaste!
Otarian- A new chain of veggie restaurants with locations here and in the UK. Low impact diet is their aim. Let's write them and encourage them to stay away from dairy (especially due to the industries serious impact on the environment) and carry vegan cheese. Bleeker St and 8th Ave @ 56th store are now open.
S'nice- A new Soho location has opened! Sullivan between Prince and Houston.
Coming soon!
Breakfast All Day- A 24-hour vegetarian burger joint is set to open this summer in the old location of the now shuttered Passout Records. You read that right, 24-hours! Lets hope there are plenty of vegan options, right now we aren't too sure.
Philly-
Sweet Freedom Bakery- They are Philadelphia's first and only completely gluten-free, vegan, allergen-friendly bakery. Think of something in the vain of Babycakes, in Philly. They carry cupcakes, cookies, muffins, loaves, and do daily specialty flavors that rotate.
Sorry for the delay in posting new updates and finishing the write ups on the restaurants we have listed so far. Things have been busy here and we are trying to find a groove.
NYC-
TeaNY- After the fire they have finally reopened!
Organic Village- Raw food in Queens! The day has finally come! We are planning on checking this out posthaste!
Otarian- A new chain of veggie restaurants with locations here and in the UK. Low impact diet is their aim. Let's write them and encourage them to stay away from dairy (especially due to the industries serious impact on the environment) and carry vegan cheese. Bleeker St and 8th Ave @ 56th store are now open.
S'nice- A new Soho location has opened! Sullivan between Prince and Houston.
Coming soon!
Breakfast All Day- A 24-hour vegetarian burger joint is set to open this summer in the old location of the now shuttered Passout Records. You read that right, 24-hours! Lets hope there are plenty of vegan options, right now we aren't too sure.
Philly-
Sweet Freedom Bakery- They are Philadelphia's first and only completely gluten-free, vegan, allergen-friendly bakery. Think of something in the vain of Babycakes, in Philly. They carry cupcakes, cookies, muffins, loaves, and do daily specialty flavors that rotate.
Sorry for the delay in posting new updates and finishing the write ups on the restaurants we have listed so far. Things have been busy here and we are trying to find a groove.
Terri, a new Restaurant opens
A great little take-away spot recently opened it's doors on 23rd Street and 6th Ave. In a former fro-yo shop, a vegan cafe has sprouted up. They label themselves a vegetarian, but are actually vegan and are soon to be kosher certified. We are planning to check them out this week and will update you after we do.
Terri
64 West 23rd Street @ 6th Ave.
212.647.8810
Terri
64 West 23rd Street @ 6th Ave.
212.647.8810
Happy 2010 to Everyone!
Along with the New Year, will come my attempts to more frequently update this blog. Here in my hometown of NYC, there have been a string of new vegan openings the last month or so. Here is the rundown of what I can think of.
*New*
Cafe Blossom UES- Blossom's new Upper East Side outpost. Menu is a little different from the UWS location.
Cocoa V- Vegan truffle and wine bar. (Currently, they are waiting on their beer & wine license)
Vinnie's Pizza A Greenpoint location opened and delivery will hopefully start in the next few weeks.
Sun in Bloom- This in the location of Organic Heights that closed recently, and Sun in Bloom took over the place the next day. I'm going to give them time before I try them out.
*Changes*
Pala Pizza- This LES restaurant, in the last 2 months, has introduced a entire half of their menu for vegans. The price is higher then Vinnies Pizzeria but the quality is great, as are the drinks.
Babycakes- Opened a new spot in L.A. If you're on the West-coast, check them out.
*Closed*
Organic Heights- The aforementioned restaurant.
Red Bamboo, Brooklyn- Still quite puzzled about this, as the owner cited a lack of customers but I usually saw the place at least 1/4 full, if not more.
More to come, stay tuned. Also, check the map for a restaurant near you.
*New*
Cafe Blossom UES- Blossom's new Upper East Side outpost. Menu is a little different from the UWS location.
Cocoa V- Vegan truffle and wine bar. (Currently, they are waiting on their beer & wine license)
Vinnie's Pizza A Greenpoint location opened and delivery will hopefully start in the next few weeks.
Sun in Bloom- This in the location of Organic Heights that closed recently, and Sun in Bloom took over the place the next day. I'm going to give them time before I try them out.
*Changes*
Pala Pizza- This LES restaurant, in the last 2 months, has introduced a entire half of their menu for vegans. The price is higher then Vinnies Pizzeria but the quality is great, as are the drinks.
Babycakes- Opened a new spot in L.A. If you're on the West-coast, check them out.
*Closed*
Organic Heights- The aforementioned restaurant.
Red Bamboo, Brooklyn- Still quite puzzled about this, as the owner cited a lack of customers but I usually saw the place at least 1/4 full, if not more.
More to come, stay tuned. Also, check the map for a restaurant near you.
Welcome to my Vegan Zagats site!
This blog was made to share my vegan findings from my travels. After a friend was surprised at all the restaurants I knew of, the idea to share my finds with more folks came to me. My hope is that you finds a new jem to visit and enjoy it as much as I do. (Or have a better experience if I didn't care for the place.)
