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Move Vegan Bites & Delights on Staten Island

As a blogger, I am excited about uncovering vegan options in sneaky places. “Sneaky” as in places where you would least expect it. So vegan options in the East Village? Yeah, yeah. But vegan options in Staten Island? How amazing! To follow is yet another report on vegan treasures on Read more…


The Mysterious Land of Shaolin,

My partner in special ed combat and ultra-rare fellow INFJ is a Staten Islander. So today she was my expert guide, uncovering the best of all the things on the island I like–abandoned stuff, scenic beauty, and vegan options.  First, we split a quick lunch at Dosa Garden in Tompkinsville.   I was Read more…


5 Boroughs in 5 Days: Staten Island

I can count the number of times I’ve been to Staten Island on one hand–exactly!  But hey, how often would you want to visit what was once the world’s largest garbage dump?  The tremendous Fresh Kills landfill was only closed in 2001, not that long ago.  Now add to that Read more…


A Vegan Staten Island Excursion

Finally! Some Staten Island reporting! Staten Island is a borough of New York City, but besides the familiar MTA bus signage and towering NYCDOE public schools, the Island is an island unto itself. The hilly land contains a city-suburb hybrid mix of residential spans and all the needed industries of a Read more…