No Catch opened on Brighton’s seafront in October 2021, but its roots go back to Unity Diner in London. Founded by vegan educator and activist Ed Winters and hospitality manager Kevyn Bourke, the idea grew from Unity Diner’s hugely popular “tofish” dish. After taking the recipe on the road in the Off the Hook TruckContinue reading “No catch – a shameless shout out for an old favourite and a great cause”
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When pizza gets it right – why Purezza still leads the pack
Pretty much any kind of food can be reinvented as vegan. Asian cuisine calls out for marinated tofu and crisp, fresh vegetables. Fast food is equally easy to translate into plant-based dishes: burgers, sausages, chips and the like. Pasta has always been a standby for vegans of all ages and cooking abilities, from students onContinue reading “When pizza gets it right – why Purezza still leads the pack”
Small plates, big flavours: an evening at Brighton’s Bonsai Plant Kitchen
Bonsai Plant Kitchen is one of Brighton’s most talked-about restaurants, and it isn’t difficult to see why. What began as a lockdown takeaway in 2021 evolved into a pop-up before opening its permanent home on Baker Street in March 2022. Founded by Dom and Arlo and now led by chef Dominic Sherriff, the restaurant takesContinue reading “Small plates, big flavours: an evening at Brighton’s Bonsai Plant Kitchen”
A taste of York’s plant-based restaurants
York has plenty of vegan options, but only three dedicated plant-based eateries. All are very different, but together they show a side of York that’s creative, independent and quietly confident. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply curious, these are places worth seeking out. Tea By the Lock Out in the sticks a little is TeaContinue reading “A taste of York’s plant-based restaurants”
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”
To Aachen for tasty vegan eating (and good to learn P&O Ferries is no longer all at sea with a plant-based diet)
Restaurant review: Pfannenzauber, Aachen An excellent vegan find in the German city of Aachen is Pfannenzauber. With a relaxed vibe, it’s one of those places that you can spend many happy hours chatting and eating. The food was superb. There were six of us, and we shared two Tex-Mex platters, which were absolutely delicious. TheContinue reading “To Aachen for tasty vegan eating (and good to learn P&O Ferries is no longer all at sea with a plant-based diet)”
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