A few weeks back I was raving about the full English breakfast at legendary Hackney cafe, Black Cat.
Well, now I’m back with more good news from this fabulous food spot. You can order their delicious celebration cakes in full sizes!
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Vegan Bakery Businesses On The Rise
Among the piles of vegetables and artisan chutneys at markets there’s something even more exciting appearing in bigger and bigger numbers.
Vegan bakery stalls!
Across the UK, from Leeds to Bristol and from Glasgow to Brighton, talented plant-based bakers are setting up tables laden with doughnuts, cookies, and pastries that could make anyone weak at the knees. It’s an incredible movement that deserves celebrating.
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Vegan Sushi in London
Alexis Gauthier and his legendary Soho fine dining eatery have been making waves for years in the UK capital, but did you know that the award-winning chef has another location focussed on vegan sushi?
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Vegan Italian Bakery Market Stall
If you have a good memory, you might remember when I posted about a fabulous independent business called Take a Bite and Smile.
This 100% vegan bakery business is an Italian dessert specialist with some of the most exquisite baked goods you’ll find in the UK. I’m here today to let you know about a special pop up market where you will be able to pick up their sweet treats in November 2025.
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Vegan Dessert Parlour in Manchester
Ice Shack in Manchester used to have an ice cream flavour named after me many years ago (true story), so it was wonderful to see this 100% vegan sweet spot still in operation in 2025.
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Ep 68 of the podcast out now
This week’s episode of the podcast is a mix of pop culture and politics. A bit like a Billy Bragg song!
Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) is a podcast in which Josh and I share our thoughts on random topics. This week we discuss our appreciation of the new Lily Allen album, the disgraceful legacy of ex-Prince Andrew, and the camp 1960s gothic soap apera Dark Shadows.
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Friday Night Dinner at Jewish Vegan Sustainable
Looking for a vegan food experience that is packed full of community spirit and goodwill?
Get along to the next Friday Night Dinner at Jewish Vegan Sustainable (JVS) in London.
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Alcohol Free Bar and Kitchen in Manchester
Looking for a place with atmospheric lighting, a gorgeous drinks menu, an eclectic line up of events, and a world-class vegan kitchen?
Hinterland in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is the place for you.
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Christmas Menu at Purezza
It’s not just the dreary, cold weather that tells me Christmas is just around the corner here in the UK. Another giveaway is the onslaught of festive menus being fired at us from plant-based restaurants.
Never one to shy away from a solid Xmas offering, Purezza has now released a delicious-sounding line up for your festive celebrations.
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Black Heart Winter Market: Camden’s Cool Seasonal Bash
If you’re the sort of person who likes their festive shopping with a side of heavy riffs, good vegan food and a strong drink, I’ve found the perfect December day out for you.
The Black Heart in Camden is throwing open its doors for the Black Heart Winter Market on Saturday 6 December 2025, and it sounds like an absolute treat.
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