One of my favorite things about New York City is the delicious array of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. NYC is home to some of the best food in the US (in my humble opinion). Topping that list is the Blossom empire; four restaurants that are all vegan and extremely tasty. Blossom strives to use organic produce from local farmer’s and the owner cares deeply about animal rights. I find the…
Restaurateur Interview Series: Babette of Stuff I Eat
Stuff I Eat 114 N Market St (at S La Brea) Inglewood, California 90301 310-671-0115 Owner: Babette Is this your first restaurant? Yes What has been your greatest professional success and your biggest setback? Greatest success was getting the doors open after 4 years of remodeling! Biggest setback? hmm not being able to hire more employees. (photo by My Vegan Girlfriend) What is your favorite dish on the menu? It was the…
Summer is in full force here in Texas. That means hot weather, dips at Barton Springs, and a desire to have a refreshing meal that’s going to cool you off. Today we talk about 5 restaurants that are perfect for summer meals because they have delicious raw menu items, cooling juices, or a perfect patio to enjoy a summer cocktail. What are your favorite restaurants for summer noshing? Leave in…
I love traveling and never let being vegan hinder me from going somewhere I want, though I admit food sometimes has driven me to visit certain places. It’s true some places may be more difficult than others but from my experience it’s always possible to stick to my veganness! For example today I was taking the only bus that was running from Queenstown to Franz Josef, and for lunch we…
Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of this website. Post by Healy Youngton: makesimpleveganmeals.com Phoenix, the 6th largest city in the U.S., has bright sunshine, great desert hiking trails, a large art scene, and now an emerging organic, vegetarian and vegan market. As a vegan it’s exciting to explore its stand-out restaurants, farmer’s markets, and…
Part 2 of Interview Series: Heather from Sweet Freedom Bakery
Last week we interviewed Heather of Sweet Freedom Bakery in Philadelphia as part of our Restaurateur Interview Series. Today we give you Part 2 of the interview in video form! Let us know if you’d like to see more video interviews and restaurant reviews on HappyCow! It was a pleasure to meet Heather and to try many of the vegan goodies they carry. I tried 2 cupcakes (Samoa & Banana…
I travel a lot so I follow these tips to make sure I eat healthy while on the road. We asked our Facebook community for their advice and tips for how to eat healthy while traveling and they gave us so many great suggestions! Research and Plan Before I leave for my trip I get on HappyCow to see what vegan-friendly restaurant options I have available in each destination. I…
Follow Your Heart 21825 Sherman Way (at Topanga Canyon Blvd) Canoga Park, California 91303 818-348-3240 Follow Your Heart is one of a kind. It is an all vegetarian grocery with a vegetarian cafe attached. They arguably have the best breakfast and brunch in all of Los Angeles and they open early! Not to mention they produce some of our favorites products (hello Vegenaise!). If you are ever in LA it’s worth the…
I have a few friends who are traveling in Southeast Asia (SEA) right now so I thought I would do a post about my favorite restaurants. It is possible to get a healthy meal in any part of the world. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. There is a pocket size travel guide that can help you communicate with anyone in any language that is very helpful…
Orlando is not a very big city but houses one of the largest tourist attractions in the United States, Walt Disney World. Visitors from all over the world meet here for fun in the sun, eating and other tourist-friendly activities. So it would make sense that Orlando has some really great vegetarian and vegan restaurants right? Here are some of the top-rated restaurants on HappyCow for Orlando, Florida. Photo by…
Hi Everyone! My name is Kristin and I am a vegan food and travel enthusiast! I recently came on board with HappyCow and will be blogging regularly regarding my adventure: Will Travel For Vegan Food! I’ll be on the road for one full year in an effort to eat at all of the 100% percent vegan restaurants in the US. HappyCow has kindly teamed up with me to ensure that…
We’ve come a long way baby. We’ve got vegan restaurants in every major city in the US . Now vegan bakeries are popping up showcasing that desserts and treats can be made vegan and taste exactly the same and better than their unhealthy animal-filled counterparts. So if you ever need a cake or desserts for a party order from these top rated vegan bakeries and don’t tell anyone it’s vegan.…
Food trailers are all the rage along with food trucks, which have been popular since the 50’s. From Portland to Los Angeles to Austin to Kansas City to Chicago, having a food truck or trailer is a great way for small business owners to get their delicious, inexpensive meals to the people without breaking their own bank. If you are a mobile food truck you have to be social…