November 30, 2023
Well, somehow it’s December. To follow, November’s outtakes. Trips to the playground which will likely not be a often in the winter… An amazing calzone from Create-A-Pizza… vegan ricotta, some vegan cheese and some mushroom bacon So happy to have found an amazing Indian lunch buffet: Tandoor of India Another Read more…
July 29, 2023
Before another great meal in Bay Ridge, some New York bagels. Ok, now onward to Brooklyn Firefly for another fantastic, “oh my goodness, I’m leaving” meal. As there is much to celebrate, two Lemonade Stands–gin, lemon, club soda, mint, and basil. Refreshing and powerful We keep cheers-ing. Some twice-cooked potatoes. Read more…
June 10, 2023
Seeds & Weeds is a Jean-Georges all-vegetarian eatery that sits in the Tin Building, a new culinary destination adjacent to South Street Seaport’s main attractions. With a special New York homecoming to celebrate, we splurged on brunch along with the tourists on a hot spring day. Though we enjoyed our Read more…
April 14, 2023
Swan Dive is a hip bar that happens to have some pretty outstanding vegan options. I appreciate a completely cheeseless, or marinara pie–especially when each component hits with simple perfection. Pillowy crust dreamy enough to make this a filling pie despite no hearty toppings. If I had to make a Read more…
April 1, 2023
Textbook‘s vegan fried chicken sandwich got ushered to the top of my “to try” list when I put together a new Fried Chicken Showdown bracket. Anticipation… the fonts help me know attention would be paid to details. Made in haste, the $5 lemonade was not the best choice. It was Read more…
July 15, 2022
My list of vegan eats in Rochester, New York continues to grow. So allow me to dive right into sharing some food highlights from my most recent stay. Eden Cafe & Bakeshop in Batavia is just a quick drive from Rochester. They’ve got a selection of carrot dogs on their Read more…
March 24, 2022
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓥𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓷 𝓑𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓸𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓼, 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓸𝓴𝓵𝔂𝓷 Imma be honest. The state of veggie burgers has devolved since “Big Veggie Burger” (Beyond and Impossible) became the easy option of so many eateries incorporating vegan options. Sure, it is great that so many eateries are wanting to embrace all eaters, including Read more…
October 7, 2021
After hearing of the vegan option’s at Cecconi’s gorgeous DUMBO space overlooking both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, it went straight to the top of my Brooklyn list. But first, a stroll in the late afternoon sun. With a reservation, we got the option to nab one of their outdoor Read more…
April 24, 2021
As the world turns, I capture it at every angle. And now that every shot has the setting of this “new normal,” I continue to archive it–tucking it neatly in its place for prosperity. Starting with a brief respite, returning to remote work briefly, and the pancake breakfasts that ensued. Read more…
October 17, 2019
With a friend in from Los Angeles who had a show to catch at the Warsaw, it’d be dinner in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Adelina’s, I thought! I suppose if I have a favorite Italian restaurant, it’d be Adelina’s. Everything I’ve ever had here is absolutely dreamy. With these thoughtful and delicious Read more…
August 26, 2019
Phipps Ocean Park is the perfect beach. I have never seen the Atlantic Ocean like this. Bright and clear turquoise waters, shells, soft sands, pretty fishies, empty, free before 1 pm, and close by. And I was pleased to have a bit more success with the snorkeling equipment in the Read more…
February 19, 2019
With “Big Ice Cream” beginning to offer dairy-free options, vegan ice cream… or, as Ben & Jerry calls in Non-dairy Frozen Dessert… is sweeping the nation. So I visited the Ben & Jerry Factory while it was only 20 minutes away to have the breakfast of champions: an ice cream Read more…
November 5, 2018
Before I go on about how this fried “chicken” sandwich tasted, here are some hues from a Sunday in which the Autumn sun blazed glorious beams. Let’s follow them out and about. First, they crept into my basement apartment as I prepared my lunch for the week, making this radish Read more…
January 8, 2017
Urban Vegan Kitchen, an all-vegan eatery billed as semi-sophisticated comfort food, has taken over Blossom On Carmine’s space. The management is the same but the new menu was designed in partnership with chef Timothy “Mississippi Vegan.” Thank goodness. New York needs a lot more restaurants not using frozen and packaged food products. Read more…
October 3, 2016
Fogwood & Fig vs. No. 7 Veggie It’s not surprising that Diane Bezanski has a background in photography. If the images of her veggie burgers, under the name Fogwood & Fig, were all I had, they might still win a few battles. It is true that you eat with your eyes Read more…
January 18, 2016
I am delighted to kick-off the first V.V. report that highlights the vegan wonders of my neighboring states: the Tristate area. As you may or may not know, New Jersey has a lot to offer a vegan. To start, take these two wonderful eateries… Vital Dining, a vibrant new take on Jamaican in pleasant downtown Read more…
November 10, 2015
First, a quick appetizer before my dinner date: Clementine Bakery in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. My last (and only) visit was when they had recently opened their doors. They’ve grown up well! Now: dinner. In the great expanse of New York City, sometimes an eatery can exist without showing up on your radar field. Read more…
August 19, 2015
Hitting the corners of the V.V. Burger Showdown brackets, it’s time for Match #3: M.O.B. vs. Pickle Shack This is going to be a doozy. I have loved the M.O.B. and Pickle Shack veggie burgers separately–but for some of the same reasons. Restoring my lost hope and representing a turn in veggie burger Read more…
August 11, 2015
The Burger Showdown continues with the first Brooklyn showdown: Toad Style vs. Champs Family Diner Just when my burger brackets were set, along comes Toad Style‘s all-vegan menu, batting its housemade cheese and sage butter and lime aioli. Those kinds of words indicate an eatery who not only make but love food. Throw Read more…
August 9, 2015
Besides being beautiful, New York’s Finger Lakes Region has some spectacular vegan options. Like Veraisons, the restaurant located on Glenora Winery in Dundee. Honestly, this place was our main reason for this trip. After discovering the vegan options on its seasonal menus, I have been watching them change. With an exciting summer Read more…
April 6, 2015
SOMA StrEat Food Park sets up next to the I-80, South of Market. Thanks to the rain (and the holiday?) we enjoyed this space with minimal crowding. The apple of my eye? Hella Vegan Eats, “festive” all-vegan cuisine. I had to get the bizarre Birthday Burger, a dense beet-based patty on a confetti sprinkled pancake Read more…
February 20, 2015
Connecticut, New York’s northern neighbor, has plenty of vegan eats to feast upon. It’s an ideal destination for a day trip. I can get to Connecticut without heading far into the New York City area and her more messy crossings. The Throgs Neck Bridge is an easy breeze. A couple Read more…
September 25, 2014
Sometime in August, lazily lounging on a couch, I thought it’d be a good idea to move my blog forward to “all states reporting” status. This thought during this determined August, the tail-end of a summer spent stacking my professional credentials, could not have known I’d be inundated with the Read more…
February 21, 2014
Pickle Shack in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The Pickle Shack, a collaboration of local picklers Brooklyn Brine and craft brewer Dogfish Head, has thee best almost all-vegan menu I have seen in a long time… That being said, it took me a while to stumble upon the great options. A house-cultured cashew cheese sprinkles Read more…
August 12, 2012
I have just returned from a tremendous bout of traffic along U.S. Coastal Route 1. If I didn’t think that this was one of the most beautiful highways in the entire country, I’d probably be a bit more frustrated now. But a day of eating fried and hearty fare and Read more…
October 22, 2010
After years of running away from Brooklyn on my birthday, I knew it wouldn’t seem like a birthday if I didn’t have some time behind the wheel, singing to the blooming starry night off the New York Thruway. But I couldn’t go too-too far with local festivities planned for this Read more…