August 20, 2022
{Warning: This is long. Just scroll down for the food if you’re not wanting the idiot’s guide to visiting and eating vegan in Madrid.} Simply put, the vegan food in Madrid is plentiful and outstanding. From the moment of my arrival to the time I boarded a high speed train Read more…
February 6, 2022
I have been stalking Vice Doughnuts & Coffee on the Instagram for quite some time. Vegan doughtnuts made fresh with organic ingredients on my ol’ stomping ground–Long Island. Arriving before a long formed behind me, I got a box of 6 of their vegan doughnuts and a oatmilk cortado and Read more…
October 23, 2020
When I first went vegetarian at 15, I worked at Burger King. Next door was a Taco Bell… and that is where I would get my lunch. With early veg options (A 7-Layer Burrito with no cheese or sour cream was my go-to.), you’d think that options would have improved 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…
August 5, 2018
A really good vegan brunch is likely up there on my best things list, in general. It’s just food, I know, but is it? Eating is the most sensual of acts one can perform, one where all senses are engaged… one that nourishes the physical body while feeding the “soul.” Read more…
May 5, 2018
[New for 2019 season! Please see most recent report on vegan offerings at Yankee Stadium here.] Firstly: THANK YOU, Yankee Stadium. This season’s dining guide clearly names confirmed vegan options in the ball park. This is helpful! 😊 As I bring you this part 1 of the 2018 vegan report of Yankee Stadium, I’m happy Read more…
November 21, 2017
These nachos from Matthew Kenney’s new Latin place Bar Verde are spectacular: Butternut Queso. Black Beans. Pico De Gallo. Cashew Crema. Guacamole. Jalapeno. Radish. But we were underwhelmed by our other choices. But more so because the noise level of the space, the abrupt and slightly awkward service within the Read more…
November 11, 2016
A trip to Manhattan to visit to all-vegan eateries started with killing time at By Chloe’s Sweets shop. I was impressed with their extensive selection. Pies, bars, cookies, layer cakes, cupcakes… Everything sitting pretty. I got a couple of old fashioned chocolate chip cookies. They were reminiscent of Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Read more…
October 26, 2016
Yes, American football in London. It’s a thing. The NFL International Series started in 2007 to promote the game and its brand abroad. The American Bowl, preseason exhibitions games, were not doing enough. The International Series are games held in London during the regular season. I’ve known about them only Read more…
October 12, 2016
Though I love the Northeast, love the deciduous trees; I love to see the snow-capped mountains of the West emerge from the plane window. Like Oregon’s welcoming committee: Mount St. Helens on the left and Mount Hood on the right. Not pictured but also pushing the East out of my Read more…
May 19, 2016
There is a place where vegans can get French macarons, pretty chocolates with caramel inside, pretty/decadent things… in New York City. Finally! The funny thing is that they’ve been available in New Paltz for quite some time. It’s Confectionery: the East Village home of Lagusta’s Luscious and Sweet Maresa. (Not really Read more…