London vegan news, reviews & events
I don’t often stop to celebrate the legacy of the FGV blog itself.
This blog has always been about shining a light on other people. Independent vegan businesses. Animal sanctuaries. Fundraising events. Community gatherings. New products. Restaurant openings. Beer festivals (ahem!).
But today I want to take a moment to celebrate this platform that started everything for me.
So far this year, more than 120,000 individual people have visited fatgayvegan.com.
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I was strolling through Old Spitalfields Market yesterday, looking for food with a spot of sugar.
My main aim was to pick up a sweet treat or two from Polka Dot Bakery, the marvellous vegan and gluten-free bakery business usually found in those parts on the weekend.
But the stall was nowhere to be seen… and a little digging online showed that I need to wait until later in the year for its return.
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There are not many vegan restaurant groups in the UK that have changed the game quite like Purezza.
From pioneering plant-based pizza to constantly finding new ways to reward loyal customers with exciting promotions, Purezza continues to prove why it remains one of the country’s most celebrated vegan dining destinations.
This Sunday, the team is serving up another reason to visit with all beers available for half price when you order any main meal.
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One of London’s most community focused vegan cafés is about to become the setting for an afternoon of food, culture, and community.
Soul Bowl on Lea Bridge Road is hosting a special Desi Vegan Meetup on Sunday 28 June from 1.00pm, bringing together vegans, food lovers, and anyone keen to make new connections in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
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I have just got back to London after a very long journey with China Eastern and I need to talk about it, partly as a vent and partly as a heads up for other vegan travellers.
The route was Brisbane to Shanghai, a flight of around nine and a half hours, followed by a six hour layover in Shanghai Pudong airport, and then a further fourteen hour flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick. All in all, a properly long haul journey that was tiring and rather gruelling.
Here is a photo of the food I was given in the cabin.
Coming home can be surprisingly complicated.
As I write this, I am in Brisbane, Australia, visiting friends and family in the city where I spent my childhood and early adult years. In a few days I will fly back to the UK, but later this year I will be making the move back to Brisbane on a much more permanent basis.
It is fair to say this visit has stirred up a lot of emotions.
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If there is one thing I love about independent vegan businesses, it is when they refuse to stand still. Constantly creating, experimenting, and dreaming up new treats is exactly what keeps people coming back, and Sheffield’s Trupig Vegan has turned that into an art form.
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If you are looking for an exceptional vegan dining experience in London this summer, Black Cat Cafe in Hackney has something special lined up.
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One of my favourite things about the vegan movement is seeing people come up with creative ways to support animals while helping more people discover delicious plant-based food.
For example, these incredible kits for growing your own lion’s mane mushrooms!
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