May 4, 2021
A satiating breakfast was necessary after a grueling first evening of camping. I stumbled into Hampton Coffee Company in downtown Montauk in a daze and left with a greasy breakfast sandwich that was going to do the trick… though it wouldn’t be my usual choice. With Field Roast Chao Cheese 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…
March 31, 2021
Straight outta Philadelphia, Dina’s Vegan Deli continues a family business that began in the 1960’s when Dina’s grandfather owner a steak and hoagie shop. And you can tell that the love and care put into crafting the vegan Philly Cheesesteak–with its thin housemade seitan “steak” and from scratch “cheese whiz”, Read more…
March 30, 2021
Sometimes you just fall in love with a sandwich over Instagram. Ok, sometimes I do. And I just can’t deal with a long distance relationship. So I knew I’d be getting myself to Winter Park Biscuit Company next time I was in Florida. I am pleased to say that the Read more…
March 25, 2021
I’ve got a lot more energy since work is remote again because of a Covid cluster. So I ventured all the way out to Sunnyside, Queens for some vegan food, then walked to the Long Island City waterfront to take the ferry all the way back home. The coming of Read more…
March 17, 2021
There are certain vegan option discoveries that get escorted to the front of the line. The line being my really long list of spots to try in all the five boroughs. Such was the case on March 16, as I searched vegan Reuben options to eat in honor of St. Read more…
March 8, 2021
Slowly, very slowly, more simple collective pleasures seem to be surfacing. The streets of New York City, once jarringly empty, have been bustling with a long-gone energy. And I am reminded of how strong a “character” setting can be in a story, a powerful entity impacting all characters. Ok, ok, Read more…
February 22, 2021
As I continue to chomp on new vegan sandwich options across New York City, my next offering: The Spicy Peanut Sandwich from Rolo’s in Ridgewood, a new eatery from cred-backed chefs who have a clear passion for high quality food and excellent service. Of course their vegan sandwich option would Read more…
February 16, 2021
I am hitting all the boroughs up for their vegan sandwiches! This stop would take me to Sunnyside, Queens–a locale I hadn’t been to since another vegan mission 10 years ago. There are plenty of eateries that you’d assume would throw a vegan option on their menu. Perhaps the assumption Read more…
February 15, 2021
Having the vegan cred of eating at the original Veggie Castle back in the early 2000’s, I’ve always associated Flatbush, Brooklyn with my early pilgrimages for vegan food. Though, admittedly, this is a very superficial exposure to the neighborhood, it was within a time I was beginning to embrace my Read more…
Staying close to home this school recess–reluctantly–I have the goal of whittling down my list of area eateries to hit. There are so many vegan sandwiches to try! Because I am the lone mouth of this blog, it’d have to be one day at a time. π€€ First: The Pig Read more…
January 16, 2021
Often the most tasty vegan eats are in non-vegan eateries. Such is the case with Golden Diner‘s Vegetalian Hero, a vegan take on the classic Italian sub made of charred marinaded yuba and salad greens in a red pepper sauce. The hero is cold, fresh, crisp and vinegar-y just like Read more…
January 15, 2021
My head is spinning with the quantity of vegan options on my hit list–in all of New York City’s boroughs! I will be devoting the next few weeks to taming this beast of a list. Starting today. I was counting down the days to Willow‘s grand opening in Manhattan’s Chelsea, Read more…
January 9, 2021
I have been running off to Manhattan far more often these days. This pandemic is taking its toll on her. Her heavy heart is tired, parts shuttered, but she’s nowhere near being defeated. This has been drawing me in–back to her streets–the same ones I wandered about in awe when Read more…
December 31, 2020
We would need this heavenly breakfast from Perk Coffee House in Tequesta to make it through the day’s activity: two hours of certainly more than beginner level glass-bottom kayaking through narrow mangrove tunnels in the Fort Pierce inlet. A perfect Avocado Toast In the kayak. Having little experience even rowing Read more…
December 12, 2020
This Sicilian street food is what some folks call “accidentally” vegan. With minimal ingredients–chickpea flour, parsley and water fried in oil–I thought I’d try my hand at making them for a panino rather than seek out an eatery to fulfill my hankering. Here is the recipe I followed: 300 gramsΒ chickpea Read more…
December 11, 2020
I love a holiday where eating is featured prominently. And the traditional eats of Hanukkah are especially delicious—fried… miraculously. The oil represents the “miracle” oil that burned inexplicably for 8 days, spreading word of the Jewish victory over the Greeks over 2,000 years ago. Today’s themed eats would include a Read more…
November 27, 2020
I was excited to try Chloe Coscarelli‘s Vegan Thanksgiving Spread offered by Whole Foods this year. She covered all the bases… and with her vegan cred, I trusted the holiest of food holidays in her hands. So let us look and admire… From left to right: Coconut Sweet Potato Casserole: Read more…
November 24, 2020
I don’t know how it is possible after years and years of blogging that I don’t have more πΎπππππ puns on here! In fact the only one I could find was a two-sentence post that was referencing The White Stripes album… in 2007. So now, a post totally dedicated to Read more…
November 1, 2020
Clinton Hill’s Guevara’s had me at its color scheme… but then there’s the delicious food–all made from plants. After my first visit, I knew I’d be back soon for their version of the Torta Milanesa, a Mexican sandwich traditionally made with a fried cutlet of pounded pork served on soft Read more…
October 21, 2020
Passing through Pennsylvania’s capital city, I had to check out the new mural from another favorite, Stephen Powers. I’ve gone on about his cleverness before, yes. But this time maybe I’ll go on about the intent of community building. It’s such a worthy cause and he does it with a Read more…
October 6, 2020
Fall is for roasted roots and vegetables the hue of the Earth in all its vibrance. And, thankfully, the busiest time of the year calls for the easiest dinner preparation–coat in olive oil, salt and pepper and set in the oven. Repeat. If only I can lesson plan this way. Read more…
October 3, 2020
I’ve realized that intellectual compatibility is the only way to be ushered past all my diligent guards. But beyond the gates… rewards well worth the usual frustration, hassle and disappointment of having said standards. Within these states of understanding, the exchange of thoughts and ideas is, to me, the most Read more…
September 29, 2020
Last time I went to Red Bank’s Good Karma Cafe was 2011. That is like six lifetimes ago. I was glad to see they were thriving despite the pandemic. I received great service as I fumbled about with describing my distinct craving. In the end the counter guy helped me Read more…
August 26, 2020
No Butcher has been high on my list as is any all-vegan eatery that makes its own vegan meats and cheeses–not just putting condiments on Beyond or Impossible Burgers.Β Plus, a drive thru!Β Perfect for a gal on the road. I got the Hawaiian Rib sammy which offered me hearty Read more…
July 21, 2020
I am now convinced that Instagram is the best means of finding vegan food options. Because a picture is worth a thousand words. Roland Park Bagels in Baltimore had a bomb-looking vegan fried chicken sandwich that would be a perfect “on the way” bite. Arriving early, it would be my Read more…