Is a great view worth the cost of a meal?
I think this outlook just might justify any expense.
London Vegan Beer Fest 2015
I am thrilled to announce the return of London Vegan Beer Fest to the capital on July 18, 2015.
After two incredibly-successful years in Bethnal Green (during which attendance grew by more than 100% year on year) London Vegan Beer Fest is set to stamp its indelible beer stain on King’s Cross.
That’s right. London Vegan Beer Fest is moving to Zone 1.
The 2015 version of London Vegan Beer Fest is set to be an explosion of vegan beer, cider and food. An exciting day-long schedule of events is being planned to give attendees an immersive beer experience like no other.
Full details coming soon.
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Make an effort
I don’t know why I don’t live on the East Coast of the USA. The food is on another level. Well, I do know why I don’t but I’m trying to be dramatic in order to convey how seriously they take their vegan food over there.
Take Blackbird Pizzeria of Philadelphia as just one example.
This pizza restaurant is everything you could ever hope for and more. Huge pizzas, crunchy fries, cheesy calzones, seitan wings and a 100% vegan status will make you think you have landed in plant-based heaven.
Check out the photos of my recent take out order from Blackbird. The pics below show (in order) a slice of Haymaker pizza (featuring seitan sausage, red onions, garlic butter, tomato sauce, Daiya cheese and fresh oregano) I ate as I waited for my takeout order, calzone with oozing cheese, sticky root beer seitan wings, rustic fries and a Brunchbird pizza (featuring tofu scramble, crispy seitan bacon, sautéed spinach, garlic butter, Daiya cheese).
Stunning.
Grocery frenzy
I’m thrilling myself by buying all the vegan groceries here in New York.
Check out my latest haul in the photos below.
We have a winner
If you are new to this blog, you might not know about the post category called Vegan Ice Cream Wars.
Reading these posts will open your eyes to all my frozen dessert adventures, although I mostly showcase store bought items due to a distinct lack of vegan ice cream parlours on the planet.
I don’t think NYC got the memo about vegan ice cream shops not being a thing because they have two (Blythe Ann’s and DF Mavens). I recently visited DF Mavens in the East Village and I walked away an extremely happy FGV.
The feeling of entering a gorgeous shop front and being confronted by a huge, 100% vegan ice cream selection can only be described as joyous. I actually got a bit emotional.
Best vegan sandwich
I have a feeling that no matter which sandwich I bought from The Cinnamon Snail food truck in NYC, I would be writing the same thing.
This is the best vegan sandwich on the planet.
What you see below is sheer perfection.
Kylie
My other life sees me reviewing music for pop culture website, Louder Than War.
My latest assignment for LTW found me interviewing Pete Waterman of Stock, Aitken and Waterman fame. Pete had a hand in crafting some of the biggest pop music hits the world has ever seen and I was tasked with talking to him about the first four Kylie Minogue albums. Each of the albums has been remastered, expanded and rereleased.
The interview was an experience I won’t soon forget. You can read it online here.
If you are keen to get your hand on these remastered albums, come along to Queer Vegan Disco on Saturday February 14th from 8pm where I will be giving away a set.
You can RSVP to Queer Vegan Disco on the Facebook event to secure cheap entry.
Look here
Need proof of veganism marching toward the mainstream?
An issue of Look magazine features a double page spread detailing one vegan’s journey to find love using online dating services.
The magazine is full of fashion and celebrity gossip, so it isn’t normally the first point of call for vegan news. However, if you get the February 9th issue you will be able to read all about Lena and her journey for vegan love.
The story includes a list of dating sites for vegans.
You can visit Look magazine online.
Berlin eating
Even though I am tucked up in bed in New York as the winter weather extremes howl outside, I wanted to let you know about a tasty food experience from Berlin.
That’s right. FGV is a global concern.
Vego Foodworld is a fast food diner-style affair with my kind of food. Sausages, burgers, chips and lashings of sumptuous just about sums up how things are run.
Check out some of the tasty treats we consumed during our stay a few months back.
The currywurst pictured in the middle was the stuff of fantasy. I adored it.
As a side note, the people behind this restaurant are also responsible for bringing the Vego chocolate bar to the masses. They have it branded to match the name of their establishment!
You can visit Vego Foodworld online.
NYC snacks
I’m in NYC so that means all the vegan food.
The photos below detail my haul of snacks from my first night in Manhattan.
Don’t be jealous!