June 10, 2024
I think I mentioned that some overnights are better than others. And with about 19 hours in Knoxville, I did what any adventure-seeking soul would do… I rented a car and hot the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which was just 30 minutes away. Before I committed to any time Read more…
May 30, 2023
Another report of vegan eats in Rochester and I still haven’t eaten my way entirely through the city! Though there were a couple of repeats, I am reporting on yummy new options at those spots. Can’t wait to return and eat some more… Crisp I love that Crisp is right 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…
February 17, 2021
Vegans of Seitan is an all-vegan soul food eatery in Linden, New Jersey that was just down the street from where I was running errands. But I’ll admit that I selected where to run my errands based on where my hunger may be adequately sated afterwards. And I had been Read more…
July 8, 2020
The first in my series of reports on the diverse eateries offering authentic Caribbean inspired fare in New York City is Lakou Cafe in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. With clearly labeled vegan options that range from sweet and savory pastry to breakfast items and sandwiches to Kava-infused libations, I made the Read more…
December 30, 2019
Visiting the Rockaways off-season you get a better sense of its lure. The folks who live in this area have created a very special community, a community that one might believe they’d need to move far from New York City to obtain. It was my privilege to spend the afternoon Read more…
June 5, 2016
Your body needs an internal scrub every now and again. Preparing a week’s worth of detox salads means you are eating raw for a good portion of the day. I’ve been experimenting with combining powerfully detoxifying veggies during a pre-summer detox. Shredding all ingredients helps body break food down easily and Read more…
March 26, 2013
With time on my side, I set off on a culinary exploration of Atlanta, Georgia. After all, spring break was here! I was excited to escape New York… and to add another state to my veganvictuals headboard of sensual vegan eats. And Atlanta has so much to offer! I was pleasantly Read more…
January 13, 2013
After another day of moving stuff at my apartment, a well-earned lunch at Bliss Grand. I wanted to come back for their Seitan Taquito. I ordered the large plate which included sauteed greens. The dish as a whole was super-salty. The greens and the Daiya-filled taquito needed something to balance Read more…
April 2, 2012
I’ve been going to Kate’s Joint since the 90’s… when vegan wasn’t as easy… when the stop for the Unturkey Club energized me fully in between record store shopping… When there were no blogs because there was no internet… When you had to find things on your own and, so, Read more…
February 25, 2011
I spent the week at an island retreat. Not an exotic island by any means. I have lived on this geographic island for 97% of my life [fraction to decimal conversion: 32/33 = 0.96969697], the latter 9 in Brooklyn proper, its western tip. But with a warm and cozy home Read more…