London vegan news, reviews & events
Sometimes tofu gets a rough deal.
When people joke about veganism, they often laugh about sad blocks of white stuff with zero flavour.
But here’s the truth. Tofu is one of the greatest foods on the planet and it is delicious, nutritious, versatile, and affordable.
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One of the most common things I hear when someone finds out I am vegan is a variation on the same tired question. “But don’t you miss cheese?”. Sometimes they say bacon, sometimes it’s chocolate.
Whatever the word is, the sentiment is the same. People think veganism is about restriction and missing out on enjoyment. About what we can’t do. About what we have lost.
It’s often said in a sympathetic tone. Poor old me, right?
But I’ve never looked at it that way. To me, veganism is about what we choose to do. It is about the compassionate choices that shape our plates and our shopping habits… and how it feels great to make those choices!
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Have you ever considered heading to Genoa for a vacation?
There are a lot of reasons why I think you should. Historic buildings. Gorgeous weather. Sunshine. Awesome public transport. And of course the sensational food at one of the best vegan eateries in Europe.
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If you are visiting Genoa and get an overwhelming desire to eat fried food, you might want to pay a visit to Friggitoria San Giorgio.
This fish and chip takeaway spot surprised me with vegan options advertised prominently on its front counter.
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The recent fundraiser dinner at Unity Diner was such a success, it is happening all over again in November 2025 and I’ll be back as your host!
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Southampton vegans, this one is for you.
Your pals over at Cafe Thrive are conjuring up an evening of food, fun, and maybe just a touch of fright on Wednesday 30 October. If you’ve been looking for a reason to dig out your vampire cape or your witch’s hat, this is it.
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The Spread Eagle in Homerton is legendary.
This 100% vegan pub has been impressing Londoners for a few years now and they keep on innovating to ensure we stay impressed.
The latest updates to their menu have just been announced.
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Following on from my post yesterday about the vegan snacks I snagged in Genoa, I wanted to share news of a plant-based restaurant meal I enjoyed last night.
Soul Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant nestled into a narrow lane way in Genoa, which is not really necessary to mention because everything in Genoa is nestled into a narrow lane way.
The majority of the menu at Soul Kitchen is vegan with some of those options being raw. But what did we eat?
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This is a first for FGV.
I am experiencing the delights of attempting to write and post a blog entry using an iPad. It is not a lot of fun.
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The After School Cookie Club means business. Sweet business.
This growing chain has already set up shop in Shoreditch, Borough, Victoria, Mayfair, and Kings Cross. At every one of these locations you’ll find an entirely vegan and gluten free menu. Can you believe it?
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