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”
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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
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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”
Vegan soul food in New Orleans: the charm and the chaos of 2 Phat Vegans
Sitting on Decatur Street in the French Quarter, 2 Phat Vegans is one of the most visible fully plant-based spots in New Orleans. The restaurant specialises in veganised versions of the city’s classics — hot sausage po’boys, gumbo, fried mushroom sandwiches, vegan beignets, mac and cheese, and the kind of big-flavour comfort food that definesContinue reading “Vegan soul food in New Orleans: the charm and the chaos of 2 Phat Vegans”
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”
Whisk Takers: a quiet vegan triumph in E17
Walthamstow still has a lot going for it. Money has been poured into the area — new flats, curated green spaces, cafés with concrete countertops — all trying to turn it into somewhere people want to live, linger, and spend their weekends. But in all of this, veganism has mostly been an afterthought. There areContinue reading “Whisk Takers: a quiet vegan triumph in E17”
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”
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