Nestled in the shadow of Notre-Dame, close to the banks of the Seine, Le Grenier de Notre-Dame is a welcome find for the herbivore. Parisian summers can be brutal, so stumbling across somewhere cool, leafy and inviting can feel almost as satisfying as the food itself. This vegetarian restaurant has a wonderfully relaxed feel. TrailingContinue reading “A plant-based sanctuary on the banks of the Seine”
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The aromatic little restaurant near Gare du Nord that saved the day
Historically, the words vegan and Paris in the same sentence would produce at the very least a wry smile. Beautiful city, stunning bakeries, gorgeous bistros and, so the clichés suggest, approximately zero interest in feeding you without butter, meat, underlined by a baffled shrug from the surly waiter. In a world where HappyCow exists, IContinue reading “The aromatic little restaurant near Gare du Nord that saved the day”
Itadakizen: Thinking outside the bento box
Itadakizen is an unpretentious Japanese vegan restaurant, serving top-quality food, simply prepared. With further branches in Shrewsbury, Paris, and Kyoto, the name – initially quite a mouthful – perfectly reflects the philosophy behind it. Stemming from the Japanese expression itadakimasu, the restaurant embraces a respectful and thoughtful approach to eating and living. The food isContinue reading “Itadakizen: Thinking outside the bento box”
Tea by the Lock: old-world charm, vegan comforts, and the elusive egg sandwich
The only truly modern aspect of Tea by the Lock is its identity as one of York’s few entirely vegan cafés. Everything else feels rooted in another era. Set within the old lock keeper’s complex at Naburn, the place is surrounded by open fields and the rushing waters of the River Ouse. Step inside andContinue reading “Tea by the Lock: old-world charm, vegan comforts, and the elusive egg sandwich”
Tofu knots, wontons and winter in Berlin at The Butterfly Lovers
It was a January cold snap in Berlin when I discovered the The Butterfly Lovers. This beautifully-named restaurant opened in 2021, making it a well-established spot in the thriving Mitte plant-based scene. Having lived in London for years I’ve been spoiled for choice for vegan Chinese options – think Tofu Vegan – so my standardsContinue reading “Tofu knots, wontons and winter in Berlin at The Butterfly Lovers”
A winter morning at the Sanctuary: vegan Italian delights in Berlin
Italian vegan food with Berlin cool
Where the Quarter meets Tremé: finding the rhythm of New Orleans at I-tal Garden
Vibrant, lively and at times overwhelming, New Orleans has a way of ending up on nearly everyone’s bucket list, as you’ll quickly learn when you mention you’re heading there. We stayed in the French Quarter as almost every guide seemed to recommend, but on its quieter outskirts — where the French Quarter meets Tremé. AttackedContinue reading “Where the Quarter meets Tremé: finding the rhythm of New Orleans at I-tal Garden”
The Spread Eagle: a vegan pub rooted in tradition
Tucked away on a corner of Homerton High Street, The Spread Eagle introduced a fully vegan menu eight years, becoming London’s first plant-based pub. There’s no pretension or trend-chasing minimalism here — this is a proper British pub. It feels warm and lived-in. Sustainability runs through everything, from the seasonal menu to the fixtures, yetContinue reading “The Spread Eagle: a vegan pub rooted in tradition”
La Fauxmangerie – grate fondue that isn’t too cheesy
On the left hand side at the bottom of the staircase leading to the basement of Camden’s vegan pizza place Purezza, is a plush scarlet velvet curtain just begging to be peeked behind. Edge gently through, and you slip into a French style cafe with three bench booths and four small wooden tables, where the musicContinue reading “La Fauxmangerie – grate fondue that isn’t too cheesy”
123V Browns… roll on the plant-based sushi
Tucked away at the back of a fancy boutique on Brook Street, right next to Claridge’s hotel, 123V Browns is not a restaurant you could stumble across. I walked back-and-forth several times past this grand grade II listed building before plucking up the courage to knock – it’s the kind of intimidating clothes shop whereContinue reading “123V Browns… roll on the plant-based sushi”
Bardo Burner 