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”
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The highs and lows of afternoon tea and cake at Shakespeare’s Globe
When I can, I steer clear of omnivore eating establishments, but something about an afternoon at the Swan, a pub and restaurant attached to the Globe theatre in London, appealed to my latent luvvie. Having booked a vegan tea, there was no problem when I arrived, and even the included cocktail, which normally contains honey,Continue reading “The highs and lows of afternoon tea and cake at Shakespeare’s Globe”
Big solution to a little cake emergency
A small shout-out for Organico in Loughton. They were there in my hour of need this morning, offering this hefty slab of vegan coconut cake for £3.50.
Bardo Burner 