Vegan surge

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Remember when I posted about supporting Fortify Café of Maidstone as they switched from a vegetarian menu to a 100% vegan menu?

James Hooper and his team took the massive step forward earlier this year in order to give their town its only fully-vegan eatery. Of course, many people thought this would be a massive risk and some wondered if a cafe could survive without serving dairy and eggs.

A month into being a vegan business owner, James reached out to me in order to let me know how the finances were shaping up since the switch.

This is what James had to say:

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Coastal town

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I’ve never been to Cornwall.

That seems particularly poor form on my part. Cornwall is a unique part of the UK that is off the beaten track for many. With gorgeous beaches and a temperate climate, Cornwall is a favourite destination for people from all over the UK and the planet.

I’ve recently been considering getting myself across to this part of the world and the fact it is home to a vegan food van just might be the incentive I need to take the leap.

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Veg Bar goes vegan

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Breaking news rarely comes bigger than when a vegetarian venue turns vegan. It’s a big deal around these parts. Just see here and here for recent examples.

We got another one, people!

Veg Bar on Tulse Hill in Brixton has only been open for slightly longer than a month, but already the management felt it was time for a change. As of Thursday May 7, 2015 the south London restaurant and bar will be 100% vegan.

Amazing!

vegbarlogoTo celebrate this monumental shift, I am helping Veg Bar throw a giant celebration on their first vegan day and we want you to be at the party.

All you need to do is reserve a free ticket.

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Eat at drinks

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London Vegan Drinks is a super fun monthly party, as you know.

What you might not have given much thought to is the fact that it isn’t just about booze. We also like to eat.

Turn up tomorrow (Saturday May 2, 2015) from 6pm for London Vegan Drinks at Kabaret @ Karamel in Wood Green and you will be met by the following menu:

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Unexpected cake

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Vegan cake can appear when you least expect it.

I was strolling through the food hall at the Barbican Centre a few evenings back when I was caught unawares by the following sight.

It’s not every day you accidentally stumble across a few slices of chocolate and cherry vegan cake. It feels like even more of a rare feat for this to occur inside one of the most esteemed concert venues in the UK.

Yay for random vegan cake!

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Starbucks sandwich

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Does this sandwich exist in the UK or is it just a Berlin Starbucks thing?

My buddy Joe sent me the following photo of a tasty vegan sandwich now available in Starbucks across the German capital.

Check it out.

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Vegan surprise

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I can’t keep up with the vegan news.

Facebook users got a wonderful surprise this morning when Plymouth restaurant Samphire Brasserie posted this picture to their profile.

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Do over

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I’ve not enjoyed my few attempts at dining with vegetarian Italian restaurant Amico Bio.

On several occasions, we have been served dairy cheese even after we had explicitly asked for the dishes to be served vegan. If you are vegan or have ever met a vegan, you know we like to check this sort of thing when ordering.

I found myself in the proximity of the Amico Bio location near the Barbican Centre last week. I was in that part of town to watch a group of famous and accomplished Mexican musicians perform a concert of Morrissey and Smiths cover songs (yes, it was as fabulous as it sounds) and needed a quick dinner before the show.

Was I impressed with Amico Bio on this occasion? Check out my thoughts on the meal below.

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Haggis crisps

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What’s missing from your life? Haggis-flavoured vegan crisps, you say?

Well, here you go!

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Vegan Doncaster

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Compassionate people of the North. You have a vegan outlet in Doncaster.

Get to it!

Just this morning I received a message from Anne via Facebook. Anne is the owner of a brand new vegan cafe in Doncaster called A Bite 2 Eat and she was hoping I could let you all know about it.

So, here we are!

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You can like the cafe on Facebook and keep track of the menu as it evolves. It already includes burgers, chips, cake and mouthwatering pancakes like the ones pictured above.

Support A Bite 2 Eat. It is only just over a week old and is the ONLY vegan food outlet in Doncaster.

Extra note: When I asked Anne if A Bite 2 Eat is 100% vegan she replied, “It is 100% vegan no compromise.”

Amazing!

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