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Vegan deli in Suffolk

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Here is a photo-heavy post to celebrate a vegan eatery in the Suffolk town of Lowestoft.

VeGee Deli looks to be serving up exceptional, tasty food and they even say themselves that their message is about nutritious and indulgent cuisine.

Don’t you just adore the word indulgent?!

You can follow VeGee on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

You can see the exact location of the deli thanks to Google Maps. They are located in the courtyard of Tramway Hotel.

Now, look at this food!

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New vegan spot in Newcastle

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There is a new vegan spot opening in Newcastle, UK and it sounds fabulous.

Little Green is a café and health food shop that is 100% vegan, located in the Sandyford section of the city.

Here is a little bit about the new business:

We are ‘Little Green’, a family run health food shop and cafe / bistro serving plant based, freshly prepared food, coffees, teas and a wide selection of soft and alcoholic drinks. We serve nutritious, plant based food in our cafe which is, wherever possible, locally sourced and organic, with a range of gluten free options available. We also have consultation and therapy rooms available for hire to therapists/ well-being practitioners at a reasonable charge.  Our health food shop benefits from co-owner and nutritional consultant, Gareth Zeal, being on hand to provide advice and offer 1 to 1 consultations. We stock a range of quality supplements, organic, vegan, raw and fair-trade products, a range of herbal teas, green teas, natural body care and beauty products, ecological cleaning products, SLS free shampoo, and other aids to a healthy and planet friendly lifestyle. We offer a refill scheme and stock products from local artists and craftsmen. We aim to ensure that our products are sustainable and keep plastic packaging to a minimum. Wherever possible, we deal with local, independent suppliers. Our food and drinks are kind to the planet. We create hand-made, delicious food in a space that welcomes openness, relaxation and creativity. Little Green is a growing community looking to make positive change by nourishing our bodies, fulfilling our souls and opening our hearts to all. Whenever you can be, be kind.

Little Green is due to open June 8, 2018.

Follow Little Green on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

New vegan food business in Hertfordshire

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Preet & Perry Go Vegan is a new vegan food business based in Hertfordshire about to launch themselves into festivals and events over the coming months.

Preet and Alex (Perry) are two friends who have come together because they both have a passion for ethical and sustainable vegan food.

The friends make vegan Indian dishes without using any animal products (including ghee). They are focused on serving well-balanced meals and educating people on just how nutritious food can help improve health. This includes exploring how they believe many spices and ingredients used in Indian cooking are beneficial for health.

Their first event will be Letchworth Beer and Food Festival on May 26 and 27, 2018.

A percentage of their profits will be donated to a charity in Jhingran, a village in Punjab India, helping a school provide free education and a hospital provide free health service and medication.

Follow Preet & Perry on Instagram.

Vegan jobs in Sheffield

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Sheffield isn’t just a hot bed of vegan food, it is also a great place for a vegan to go looking for paid employment.

One of the best vegan food providers in the UK, Make No Bones, is looking for a bunch of talented food-focussed people to join them in their mission to feed the Sheffield masses in a compassionate manner.

Here is the advert:

Make No Bones is recruiting. They have full time and part time vacancies available. They are looking for people with the following skills:

  • A decent amount of kitchen experience i.e. chef work
  • Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness
  • Flexibility as most of the shifts will be in evenings and on weekends
  • Strong work ethic and a passion for food is essential

If this sounds like you and you would like to be part of a team that is changing the world through tasty food, email lauren@makenobones.org with your CV and cover letter.

Follow Make No Bones on Instagram and Facebook.

Sheffield eatery turns 100% vegan

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Wow. Calm down, Sheffield!

Sheffield is a runaway vegan train.

Joni is a deeply adored eatery known for macaron, brunch and coffee. The big news out of the South Yorkshire city this week is that Joni has become a 100% vegan business.

Yes. Vegan macaron. Vegan cakes. Vegan milks. Vegan bread. Vegan pastries. Everything is vegan and everything looks absolutely stunning.

I’m thrilled to hear this news and can’t wait to get along for a visit.

Please follow Joni on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Let them know how much you appreciate and support their big switch.

See the exact location of Joni online thanks to Google Maps.

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Vegan food in Glasgow

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When asked about the most vegan-friendly destination around the UK, I always list Glasgow in my top three. It often makes number one.

The Scottish city has long been a haven for plant-based foodies and there is actually too much choice if you are only visiting for a few days.

If you live there, you will already understand that Glasgow is a world class vegan city.

It might actually be difficult to keep updated with all the latest vegan news. That’s what prompted this blog post. I wanted to list all of the 100% vegan places in Glasgow. Please let me know if I have missed any.

This list doesn’t include the non-vegan places which offer fantastic vegan options, so please use the HappyCow listings to discover those hidden gems and join the Vegan Edinburgh and Glasgow Facebook group if you would like keep informed about all things vegan in that part of the world.

Now, let’s start our vegan tour of Glasgow!

The Flying Duck – junk food kitchen, late night bar, and live music venue that is famous for hosting mini vegan fetes inside!

Falafel To Go – I’ve seen so many photos online showing people lining up for this food, it must be good. This hole in the wall spot is near the corner of Hope and Sauchiehall.

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Stereo Cafe Bar – solid comfort food in this legendary live music venue and bar. Tucked away on Renfield Lane, Stereo is one of the finest spots in Glasgow for food, drink and live music. They also host some fab club nights.

Picnic – this deli and cafe on Ingram Street in the Merchant City section of Glasgow is truly a gem of a place. They serve up fresh sandwiches, nutritious bowls, hearty breakfasts, and irresistible cakes and pastries.

The Glasvegan – this comfort food spot in St Enoch Square can only be properly represented by viewing the menu.

Mono Cafe Bar – what can I add when it comes to this legendary Glasgow location? The food is pure decadence and it remains one of the best places in the city to catch live music. Extra curricular activities include the on site record shop and our annual Glasgow Vegan Beer Fest which is hosted here!

Lotus Vegetarian Cuisine – I have never heard people rave as much about a place as people from Glasgow rave about Lotus. If you are in the mood for a very typical Chinese/UK food joint with all sorts of fried and sticky dishes, this is the place for you.

In Bloom – located very close to St Georges Cross subway station, this is a Nirvana-inspired vegan cafe serving tasty-looking food. Yes, as in Kurt Cobain!

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The Hug & Pint – maybe my favourite place to eat in the city, The Hug & Pint is a gorgeous vegan kitchen combined with a fabulous beer bar and live music venue. Located between St Georges Cross and Kelvinbridge stations along Great Western Road.

The 78 Bar & Kitchen – with the return of superstar chef VSO to this kitchen, you can now consume some of the best vegan food in the UK at The 78. Top tip: try to grab a table close to the open fire on a chilly day. They get a few of them in Scotland, apparently.

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The V & V Cafe – this West End establishment is everything. By that I mean it is a coffee shop, a cafe, a mini grocery store, and a completely wonderful place for vegans to visit.

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The Old Hairdresser’s – this isn’t a dining establishment but this music venue and gallery space serves only vegan booze. Situated opposite Stereo.

Serenity Now – another vegan spot on Great Western Road and another name inspired by a pop culture reference. This one takes its name from a famous episode of television sitcom Seinfeld. Those burritos, though!

 

Vegan spot re-opens in Sheffield

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If my super fabulous Sheffield contact Jez (who works at The Incredible Nutshell) didn’t exist, I wouldn’t know a fraction of the vegan info that I do.

Jez keeps me updated with a lot of news and is such a proud promoter of all things vegan in Sheffield.

It was Jez who told me a while back about a new vegan café called Wild Leaf.

Flash forward a bit and I’m now being informed by my South Yorkshire super sleuth that Wild Leaf had been closed for a short while but has now reopened under new management.

Wild Leaf has a focus on nutritious foods such as buddha bowls, smoothies, salads, and sandwiches while it also serves items such as a full English breakfast, coffee and cakes.

The cafe is about a 5-minute walk from Steel City Cakes and The Burger Garden. You can see the exact location thanks to Google Maps.

You can like Wild Leaf Vegan Cafe on Facebook.

New vegan eatery in Cumbria

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Great news!

The Cumbrian town of Whitehaven has a vegan eatery thanks to Louise and Dave.

Check out what Louise had to say about Beans & Greens:

Whitehaven is a lovely little town in West Cumbria. After living in France for 10 years, my husband Dave and I wanted to start up a vegan bistro and a shutdown cafe was available to rent in the centre of town. We have decided to go with a small menu which is totally homemade to provide quality food to our customers. Pizza is one of our favourite things to make (we have plans to build a wood fired pizza oven very soon). From a kale pesto based pizza to an Indian pizza with creamy masala sauce and roasted chickpeas, there’s something for everyone. We have starters such as nachos with our homemade melted vegan cheese and spicy salsa as well as our tasty onion bhajis with sweet chilli sauce. Our desserts include homemade cheesecake with strawberries and vegan ice cream or chocolate chilli cake. Basically we love vegan food, the ethos of ‘being vegan’, and what we can do for the planet if we all work together. We want to show people that vegan food is delicious and can be enjoyed by everyone.

Sounds fabulous!

You can like the Beans & Greens Facebook page and follow them on Instagram.

Click here to see the exact location thanks to Google Maps.

The café is dog friendly and is currently open Wednesday through Saturday.

Vegan cafe in Bradford

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This blog post started life thanks to my partner Josh saying to me, “Hey, there is a new vegan cafe in Bradford and the menu looks amazing”.

So, I’m here to tell you about The Willow Tree Cafe located in Saltaire, Bradford but I thought it would also be amusing to give you an insight into how a short blog post like this can take me more than an hour to put together.

Following on from Josh’s statement, I felt it was my duty to at least understand where exactly Saltaire is positioned on a map. This task also found me comparing distances from Saltaire to major cities and towns in the region. I discovered that Saltaire is twice the driving distance from Manchester as it is from Leeds.

Once I was satisfied that I could place Saltaire geographically, I decided that it would be nice to know a little bit of history. I soon found myself wrapped up in the life and times of the mill and the town’s namesake, Sir Titus Salt. Yep, his name was joined with the River Aire to form the town’s name.

I am now obsessed with the fact that Saltaire is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town was built as a Victorian model village in 1851 and all of the buildings are now protected.

This is how ridiculous writing one single blog post can be for me… and I do this every single day of the year!

Because I am now in love with Saltaire, I’m even more thrilled to know about The Willow Tree Cafe situated on Fairfield Road.

The menu is absolutely stunning and I’m particularly impressed by the Sunday roast consisting of seitan beef, roasties, maple roasted root veg, greens, Yorkshire pudding, and lashings of homemade beef style gravy.

Do yourself a massive favour and get in for some tasty comfort food.

Follow The Willow Tree Cafe on Instagram and Facebook. See their exact location thanks to Google Maps.

Now, do you wanna see some vegan food being served up in a UNESCO World Heritage Site village?

Vegan grassroots activism

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If you have ever thought about becoming more involved in spreading the vegan message but weren’t sure how to contribute effectively, you really should take a moment to get familiar with Veggies Catering.

Established in 1984, Veggies is everything good about vegan campaigning.

Based in Nottingham, Veggies is a volunteer-led social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of a vegan approach to life through catering at fairs, festivals, private events, local markets, and basically most places people ask them to appear.

The underpinning ethos behind Veggies is simple yet powerful:

They offer tasty, wholesome snacks, favouring fairly traded, organically grown and/or locally sourced ingredients, as well as information exploring the links between diet, animal suffering and the environment.

The catering group is recognised not only for its delicious and nutritious cuisine, but also the incredible work it does to support other grassroots campaign groups and events.

When I took a vegan band and animal rights group around the UK to spread the compassionate word via the Vegan Roadshow in 2015, we found a very warm welcome (plus a venue and a place to sleep!) thanks to Pat and Veggies.

We had an incredible time brining our event to The Sumac Centre and discovered so much about what Veggies does for its local community and to raise vegan awareness. The centre (funded by the catering outreach work done by Veggies) is home to many crucial community events and support happenings.

If you want to discover more about the incredible, pioneering approach to vegan outreach performed by Veggies, get over to their website now.

If you see how valuable their work is and I really don’t think anyone reading this couldn’t, you can also donate via the Veggies website in order to help keep them operational or even consider volunteering if you have some spare time.

Follow Veggies on Facebook and Twitter and be sure to check out the huge line up of events where they will be serving up food throughout Spring and Summer 2018. Take a look at the latest flyer below and bookmark their upcoming events page. You can always catch up with Veggies at the twice-a-month Sneinton Vegan Market in Nottingham.

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