London vegan news, reviews & events
I’m always thrilled when a vegetarian spot quietly evolves into something even more fabulous and that seems to be exactly what’s happened with KIN in London’s Fitzrovia.
These days you’ll find not just one but two KIN locations sitting pretty next door to each other, with a café and a restaurant both with fully plant-based menus!
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Want to make (and plate) a vegan dessert like an expert? Ever wanted the insider secrets for creating fine dining cuisine?
If you answered yes, this news about a vegan cake making experience is for you.
Keep reading below for full details.
West London has a bit of a lousy reputation when it comes to vegan food. For years, the majority of plant-based businesses have been concentrated over on the east side of London while the other side of the city went without.
But that has all changed with this 100% vegan coffee shop sat on Chiswick High Road.
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The podcast this week takes an even more personal turn than usual.
Josh and I chat about our individual struggles with overeating, mental health, trauma, and the reality of turning to medication for help.
It’s not a lighthearted conversation so please go into it prepared. I’d love to hear about your own experiences managing similar issues if you feel comfortable sharing in the comments.
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You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
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There are some places that mean more than just good food. They become part of your everyday. Your weekend routine. Your community. Black Cat Café in Hackney has been one of those places for me for years.
You can imagine how gutted I was when the vegan café closed for a spell after original team Carla and Nacho made the decision to leave London. For a while, it was unclear what would happen. The shutters came down. The building sat quiet.
But now for the good news. Black Cat is back.
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If you’ve been around these parts a while, you’ll know I’ve got a soft spot for independent food stores that go the extra mile for plant-based shoppers.
And if you know me REALLY well, you’ll know that Out Of This World in Leeds has a very special place in my heart.
Keep reading below for the full story.
I love random walks in London with no plan on where I’m going. You often stumble across a wonderful vegan surprise that you didn’t know existed.
That’s exactly what happened to me today and I’ve got two vegan Vietnamese sandwiches in my fridge to prove it.
Keep reading below to discover more.
London, what do you know about Turkish food? And what do you know about vegan Turkish food?
A proper plant-based Turkish food experience is on the cards in June but with only a handful of spaces up for grabs, you will need to act fast.
Keep reading below for the full lowdown.
London just got a whole lot better for taco lovers.
As if Club Mexicana was not already one of the most beloved names in the vegan food scene, they have now brought back one of the most talked-about foodie experiences in the capital.
Keep reading below for full details.
If you have ever had the absolute pleasure of eating a cake from Heart of Cake, you will know that Lizzie is not just a baker but a full-blown cake magician.
This Stoke Newington-based micro-bakery has been a favourite of mine for years and with good reason. The cakes are world class.
Read more below!
