Beer shop

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Beer.

One word, so many possibilities.

It would be an understatement to say craft beer has exploded across London and the UK over the past few years. The march of craft beer across the country is unstoppable and if the popularity of London Vegan Beer Fest is any indication, vegans want to be part of the brew revolution just as much as everyone else.

One of the most exciting developments for craft beer enthusiasts is the opening of specialist retailers, such as We Brought Beer.

After a runaway start with their Balham location, WBB have now launched a new store front in Clapham and the venue looks absolutely gorgeous.

Check out the photos below.

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New vegan pub food

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As I was taking a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Thames earlier today, my chubby eyes spotted this enticing chalkboard:

Oh yes. ‘More vegan friendly options’ chalked across the bottom of the a-frame!

This sign was perched outside The Old Ship W6 in Hammersmith. I’ve written of the pub’s vegan-friendly nature in the past (here and here) and they have tweeted me on several occasions to highlight their vegan beer selection.

Get along over the next few weeks to try the new Autumn menu items that include this gorgeous apple crumble with almond milk custard. How good does that look?!

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Get eating, London!

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Go posh this World Vegan Month

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The people over at PeTA just gave me some interesting news that I thought I should share with you right now.

Gauthier Soho is an exclusive restaurant with dining rooms spread across three floors of a Regency townhouse in Central London. The expensive eatery is the recipient of multiple awards and commendations, including being rated at number 4 in the ZAGAT guide for best food in London.

Up until now, Gauthier Soho hasn’t been particularly focussed on vegan cuisine but that is all about to change this month as the restaurant launches a special plant-based menu for World Vegan Month.

Keep reading below to see the intricate vegan tasting menu available in Gauthier Soho this November.

Tasting Menu

LES PLANTES Celebrating World Vegan Month

Butternut Squash

Smoked Tofu & Fondant Squash Chervil & Bitter Dandelion Crisp

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Hay Baked Beetroot

Crystalised Samphire, Maple Syrup & Garlic Dressing

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Heirloom Rainbow Carrots

Celery & Pine Nut Broth Chard Tortellini

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Sticky & Glutinous Fermented Rice

Date Chutney & Fresh Figs Walnut Bread

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Lemon & Thyme Sorbet

Ginger Crumble

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Saffron & Quince

Caramel Pops

£55

With Sommelier Selection “Les Petits Producteurs” £100

With a 3 Teas Flight Pairing (280ml) £70

Teas by Lalani & Co

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Carrot chard tortellini

What do you think of that menu?

Are you excited to try a 100% plant-based menu at a world-renowned restaurant?

You can visit Gauthier Soho online.

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Vegan buffet

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London vegetarian restaurant tibits has made quite a few vegans happy by making their food buffet completely vegan after 11:30am until closing every Tuesday.

The popular restaurant just off Regent Street in Central London must be seeing the benefits of this change as they are repeating the vegan takeover across both days of this weekend (Oct 31/Nov 1, 2015).

Check out this statement from the tibits website:

HALLOWEEN AND WORLD VEGAN DAY (31 OCT AND 1 NOV)

It’s the start of the party season and to celebrate we’re going Vegan for Halloween and World Vegan Day*. We’d love you to join us for a weekend of feasting and celebration!

If you’re gearing up for a night of ghouls, ghosts, and Halloween parties, tibits is the perfect spot – there’s undoubtedly something on the food boat that you’ll enjoy sinking your fangs into.

And the following day is World Vegan Day, and the start to World Vegan Month. It’s a great opportunity for the already vegan and the vegan curious to gather and have some fun.

*from 11.30 am

Anyone heading down to tibits to eat vegan this weekend?

Let’s hope this is a sign that tibits plan to switch to being a full time vegan restaurant in the near future. It is LONG overdue.

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New vegan wrap

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This isn’t the most exciting sandwich news you will hear this week, but I do think it is cause to celebrate whenever a massive company decides to use the ‘v’ word so noticeably.

Check out the new falafel and houmous wrap being sold by Caffe Nero around the UK. I spotted this display in their Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 outlet.

It is certainly not going to win any innovation awards, but it is fab seeing ‘vegan’ on display in a chain store with approximately 600 locations around the country.

Have you tried this wrap? What is your verdict?

Extra note: this photo originally appeared on my Instagram feed.

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Vegan cake topping

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I was skulking through the Sainsbury’s cake decorating section a few days ago when I saw two mini tubes of cake sprinkles.

I flipped the containers around and smiled. Suitable for vegans!

vegan cake decorations

These freeze dried fruit pieces would be the perfect go-to topping for cakes, desserts and even ice cream if you were in a hurry.

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Hippo like you belong in the zoo

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josh panel
For months I’d seen the posts about a ‘top secret’ vegan café opening in London’s Soho district and last week I finally got to check it out. After changing their name from ‘Top Secret Vegan Café’ to simply ‘Vegan Café’, the establishment now seems to have settled for the more memorable (but sappy) ‘Vegan Hippo’.

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More vegan pizza

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Vegan pizza is the new trend in food, it would appear.

Following on from the news that Firezza is now offering vegan cheese as an option, another restaurant has started advertising a vegan pizza on their menu.

Check it out!

ICCO is a much-adored Italian restaurant on Goodge Street that claims to offer ‘London’s most authentic Italian pizza’.

That authentic pizza now comes vegan if you want it!

vegan pizza

This screenshot shows the newly-added vegan option on the ICCO website.

You can find out more and view the menu here.

Has anyone tried this pizza? Would you recommend it?

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Comedy extravaganza

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Calling all comedy fans for this sidesplitting night of compassionate laughs and ethical nibbles presented by Fat Gay Vegan.

This comedy event is proudly sponsored by The Fry Family Food Co. and is being staged to raise crucial funds for Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary.

Join a stunning roster of comedians for hours of hilarity, including:

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