Okja is a hugely popular vegan bakery and coffee spot near Spitalfields. It is a brand that started in South Africa and now has found a loyal following in the UK capital.
But things are changing and not all the changes are welcome.
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Ep 96 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) is out now.
In this latest episode, Josh and I chat about our favourite vegan places to eat in London, our reactions to the Kylie Minogue documentary on Netflix, and the current heatwave in the UK.
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Last week a group of us headed along to Tofu Vegan on Charlotte Street to celebrate my husband’s birthday because he absolutely loves the place.
The food is consistently excellent, the menu is huge, and every single dish on our table had us declaring it the best of the night.
But did you know that Tofu Vegan is part of a culinary empire that is not completely cruelty-free?
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Today in London there is a rally and march called Unite the Kingdom organised by far right agitator and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson. Tens of thousands of people are reportedly filling parts of central London waving flags, shouting slogans, and pushing the same exhausting anti-immigrant rhetoric that has been poisoning public conversation for years.
Meanwhile, my husband was trying to get to work.
Actually, not just work. His third job.
If you’ve ever wanted a tattoo and 100% plant steak sandwich at the same time, THIS has got you covered.
Get along to the ‘A Delicious Misteak Tattoo Parlour’, a one day takeover of Flamin’ Eight, a proudly-vegan tattoo parlour. The concept is simple. Walk in, pick from a selection of cowboy-themed flash tattoos, and leave with fresh ink and a delicious THIS steak sandwich in hand.
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