July 12, 2019
New Jersey often gets a bad rap. But it has so many wonderful places! And I just love to uncover and report on them. Plus, really great vegan options. So prepare yourself for tons of pictures on my pretty journey south to Atlantic City. Because Jersey deserves some cred. One Read more…
July 9, 2019
This is perfect summer eating. I am floored by my latest meal at Bay Ridge’s Beets & Carrots, an unassuming food-first eatery with elevated standards. With one chef caring for all of the meals served, expect beautifully plated, flavor-packed dishes that make you forget you’re just a short walk away Read more…
July 8, 2019
Dear New York City, Where is your housemade eggy breakfast sandwich with housemade cashew cheese and housemade coconut bacon? Where is your housemade toasted meringue topped vegan ice cream? You can keep your packaged vegan options, NYC, while I head north. The packaged food options are getting to be a Read more…
July 7, 2019
I’ve appreciated the burger wizardry of Chickpea & Olive for many years… and was excited to try Sol Sips, an all-vegan eatery in Bushwick owned by a 23 year old that has a lot of buzz. But this is a vegan victuals food battle! It’s the food that does the Read more…
June 30, 2019
There are rainbows all over New York City! On this World Pride Day I share them in excitement for what they mean to me… but all of this is not without controversy. Some are making claims that corporate greed is exploiting the Gay Rights movement. And at a time where Read more…
June 28, 2019
When I heard that the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus Titanum) bloomed at New York Botanical Garden, I knew I would be there the next day. Besides the scent, which has been described as rotting meat, it is the largest unbranched flower in the Plant Kingdom! But first, an opportunity to highlight Read more…
June 27, 2019
Socrates Sculpture Park is a free waterfront art space with great views of Manhattan. Gosh, that’s a lot of nice things in one sentence. Even nicer, the rippling fabric of the current exhibit, Chronos Cosmos: Deep Time, Open Space, which was like a star filter for the daytime sky. Close Read more…
June 26, 2019
Ever since I started my Vegan Fried Chicken Showdown, my brackets have been in flux. I just have to settle on them and create a second round if new eateries rear their fried goodness. The most updated version is at the end of this post, but first, a twist…. a Read more…
June 12, 2019
VegNews likes to post kooky articles on April Fools Day. And last year’s selection was about KFC launching a vegan chicken bucket. Flash forward only a year or so and it is actually on the horizon. But really now, if I had to choose between a bucket from all-vegan Modern Read more…
June 5, 2019
The all-vegan Planted in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn has some great bites. It is a nice addition to a neighborhood I’m often in, given its proximity to my hair gal and my old job. My Vegan Egg Sandwich with its cashew cheese eggs, some greens, pickled beet, avocado, and some dried Read more…
June 4, 2019
Superiority Burger, East VillageT.F.T. (Tofu-Fried Tofu) Sandwich Superiority Burger is a tiny space in the East Village with some amazing vegetarian offerings masterminded by Chef Brooks Headley. Don’t expect frills like French fries, a bathroom, an open seat, personal space, etc in this 300 square feet. Just great food. Food Read more…
June 3, 2019
I know, I know—my Burger Battles just abruptly stopped. But there were just so many options. This battle I’m getting an early jump on. As eateries begin to offer the vegan version of this staple, I’m going to get chomping. The best vegan fried chicken. First, some notes and guidelines. Read more…
June 1, 2019
Arts & Crafts, Beautiful Places Close By, Eating Out, These are a few of my favorite things., Wanderlust
On this self-care Saturday, I gave myself beautiful things to see and to feel. I like to do this for myself often. In fact, this blog wouldn’t exist if I didn’t enjoy exploring, gratifying my own senses with awe and wonder, seeking things to think about, feel about, talk about. Read more…
May 30, 2019
What’s going on? Vegan stuff is popping up all over the place! The word, once plagued by stigma and ostracism, is being embraced by Big Food, fast food, the Food Network, and foodie culture. Most of this has to do with the Almighty Dollar, yes— but this vegan is quite Read more…
May 29, 2019
I got the chance to head to Yankees Stadium with some of my students today! So of course I took advantage of the opportunity share this vegan update for the 2019 season. Things have gotten a bit… sloppier, as below indicates. Bareburger at Field Level Concourse near Section 132. Sure, Read more…
May 27, 2019
Fermento is an Italian cafe in Bed-Stuy. And it is this vegan gal’s dream. And so, this Memorial Day, two Italian ladies stopped in for colazione and left floored by the quality and breadth of their options. I got the Turmeric Tofu Scramble on a multigrain croissant (“cornetto”) with spinach Read more…
May 26, 2019
Kith Treats is a cereal bar a few steps from the Barclays Centers in Downtown Brooklyn that mixes up childhood classic cereals with ice cream in cones, cups, milkshakes and bowls. And they’ve got a coconut ice cream vegan option! I enjoyed a delicious blizzard of Cap’N Crunch on a Read more…
May 25, 2019
A bit late, but it’s my first New York Mets game of the season! I am proud to say that my blog is the top Google result for “vegan Citi Field.” [And I am the 4th result for “vegan yankees stadium” too! And 8th result for “vegan Brooklyn Cyclones” while Read more…
May 19, 2019
Having visited Seed To Sprout in Avon By the Sea for my birthday (observed), I wanted to check out their other location. So we door-busted before hitting the Sandy Hook seashore. Like my previous visit, I’m floored by the quality of their food and their dedication to “house made”… I’m Read more…
May 8, 2019
Picture purge–First, my umbrella holder. Ever since I had fantasies of having my own place I thought it quite the clever idea to buy a rifle holder to hold my umbrella. I finally did it. I painted it myself too! If you are ever starved for attention, walk around with Read more…
May 5, 2019
Of all the ways up New York, the Taconic is my favorite. The rural stretch of highway that originates in White Plains sets the tone for a different kind of landscape. Besides the newly renovated Tappan Zee Bridge, now the Mario Cuomo Bride, Native American nomenclature try to remind you Read more…
May 1, 2019
Middle school teachers get out earlier than elementary school teachers. So I have to kill some time before meeting my elementary teacher friends. So some perusing the aisles of Whole Foods. I like to stay abreast of new products and I like their vegan chocolate chip scones. So much that Read more…
April 29, 2019
Back to my regular day-to-day means the best vegan options around are the ones I am making myself. But sometimes, ok–too many times, I enjoy the convenience of delivery. Mr. Bun is my latest food craze. Its Bun is most definitely worth the delivery fee. This time, their vegetable bun, Read more…
April 27, 2019
Zucchini Kill, You Really Had To Be There Zucchini Kill is likely thee best name for a vegan bakery. I was so excited about checking it out that I bought some merch, just like going to shows back in the day. A shirt, stickers, a button… and of course a Read more…
April 26, 2019
Austin has a tremendous quantity of vegan food options. It’s actually a bit overwhelming! And I only had 3 meals. So breakfast first and the first of many food cart options. Biscuits and Groovy can veganize their entire menu. So, like the sign reminds you, don’t forget to say you Read more…
April 25, 2019
When you drive all day, the path of your thoughts can be amusing. Like this morning–I took a picture of this stop sign in Marfa before I hit the road. I thought I could get it printed all nice and big for my classroom. But as the day progressed, the Read more…
