Hortus Restaurant was opened in honor of a remarkable lady, who was also a remarkable cook and grandmother of the people who created Hortus Restaurant. All their products are vegetarian and they use local, sustainably grown and organic produce wherever possible.They offer a variety of delicious flavors while serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relax, yet stylish atmosphere. And on sunny days you can eat, drink, relax and enjoy…
Life Alive is creating a local revolution in food through nourishing the vitality of a fast-paced city. Seated just across the river from Boston’s quick-living urban splendor and walking distance from Harvard University’s main campus, the Cambridge-location of this urban oasis and organic café feeds some of the world’s leading changemakers and greatest minds. This plant-based restaurant is built upon an ethical foundation that is evident in its every…
Portland, Oregon is known as one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the US, and I made it a mission to find my top spots for all things vegan food. Some more well known, and others that deserve a lot more attention, in my honest opinion! So here it goes, my favorite spots as a local in Portland! 1. The first originates from Vancouver, BC, however we were very much…
Ah, Philadelphia. How I miss you. Philly is one of those cities that you’ll never expect to be a fan of, and then you show up and realize that you’re at least a little bit in love with the place. There are wide-open lanes for bicycles, stunning parks, and a modern artistry scene that will shock you. Philly is a plethora of old meeting new. Oh, and there’s a handful…
The amount of vegan options that I found while traveling through Colombia always amazed me. Now, don’t expect to find more than a few vegan restaurants per city, but even the fact that there are that many was really impressive to me. While in Cali, I was traveling with a few friends and we wanted to go out for pizza. Knowing that veganized pizza is often a hit, I whipped…
El Paso, Texas is home to a growing selection of little coffee and tea shops with big personalities. My personal favorite is Tippi Teas, a cozy space where happy eaters can chill out over warm tea lattes and cool vegan rolled ice cream. I visited their Kern location during my stay in the Lone Star State to take a taste. Located at the heart of University of Texas at El…
Lima, Peru is gorgeous. Situated right by the ocean, you can find yourself in the bustling city center one minute and walking along sky high sea cliffs the next, observing hundreds of paragliders soaring above as they fly by, often a little bit too close for comfort. However, what I didn’t expect to find in downtown Lima was a hip vegan restaurant serving up some of the best food that…
While it might just sound like a funny word, “squatting” is a fascinating sub-culture of The Netherlands since the 80’s. In the past, vacant buildings could legally be inhabited by basically anyone that felt like claiming them as their own. This movement was started by young people in Holland, unable to find or afford other housing options. They’d basically just walk into an abandoned building and set up shop. And…
Tian is not your typical vegetarian dive. Greasy sweet potato fries and never-ending salad bowls are a far cry from the menu. In fact, nothing remotely resembling your previous notion of a meal is served at this three toques and Michelin-star vegetarian Vienna-based restaurant. Truly, Tian prepares edible artistic journeys. So before deciding to indulge your senses in this fine aesthetic experience, call in your reservation, button up your best…
If you’re under the impression that vegan food is boring and that all we eat all day are carrots and kale, Vegan Junk Food Bar in Amsterdam is the perfect place to go to get your stereotypes absolutely rocked. Full of punk styling and off the wall flavors, Vegan Junk Food Bar offers the perfect place to go when you need to get your fix of burgers and fries, among…
If Cusco hasn’t yet been named the vegan capital of South America, I would like to be the first to suggest that title. This bustling city, known for being the travel hub to get to Machu Picchu, is a fantastic place to see and while you’re there, you’ll be blessed with some of the best vegan food known to mankind. It didn’t take me long to find out about Green…
I heard about it the way one might hear about secret caves, fountains of youth, lost civilizations — through the veg grapevine. I had already visited the vegetarian cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh in India, having thoroughly enjoyed myself there while basking in the delicious compassion of vegetarianism, so I knew I had to go to Ban Phra Baht Huay Tom while in Thailand. About two and a half hours…
In Budapest, Hungary, visitors can feast their eyes on miles of magnificent historic architecture, and when they’ve hit their limit on sightseeing, traditional Hungarian cuisine is around every corner. The sights and smells of these meat-heavy feastful foods, however, may offer little solstice to vegans or vegetarians. Thankfully, there is a growing counter culture cuisine movement that caters to plant-based tastes. My favorite of these up-and-coming choices is Napfényes Restaurant…