Posted on
September 24, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Photo by Rissa Miller
The latest issue of Vegetarian Journal features an article
complied by Rissa Miller called “Home Away from Home.” Here you’ll find vegan
recipes from various B&Bs that offer vegan cuisine. Recipes include Tofu
Quiche Muffins; Jen’s Coconut Mango Muffins; Lemon-Pepper Tofu with Roasted
Veggies; Tofu Benedict Florentine with Hollandaise Sauce; and Caponata. (Please
note that after we went to press Old Caledonian B&B was sold and no longer
is a vegan establishment; however, they will prepare vegan meals upon request.)
Posted on
September 23, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Photo from Blissful Burgers
The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA
and Canada.
Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found
here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php
To support the updating of this online
restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate
Here are some new additions to VRG’s
guide (Note: Due to the COVID-19
pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):
Blissful Burgers, 5714 Evers Rd., San Antonio, TX 78238
Enjoy various burgers and fries.
Cajou Creamery, 411 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Cajou Creamery is committed to making
ice cream better, using real vegan ingredients that are responsibly sourced.
Their frozen treats are nut-based and come in creative flavors such as Mexican
CaCao, Horchata, Baklava, Blueberry Cheesecake, and more.
Grown Together, 209 E. Mills Ave., El Paso, TX 79901
If you want “incredible vegan food” and
“exceptional customer service” included in a restaurant experience, check out
Grown Together. Originally a meal prep service, they now have a dine-in option
as well, where one can order from a changing menu. Sample dishes have included
Sweet and Sour Tofu and Veggies, UnSteak Fajita Skillet, and Lemon-Garlic
Veggie Linguine.
Honey’s Ice Cream, 1448 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6 Canada
Ice cream flavors available include
Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and many
more. They also offer ice cream sandwiches, pies, and bars.
JackBeQue, Hilton Denver Inverness, 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112
Enjoy a variety of barbecue sandwiches
such as smoky jackfruit or buffalo cauliflower, crispy comfort foods such as
potato scallion fritters or green chili mac bites, various veggies and sides,
as well as desserts. Weekend brunch items include Belgian style waffles and a
brunch burrito.
Peach & Pine, Long Island, NY
This vegan food truck moves around Long Island. Check their Instagram page for location and hours. Enjoy bake goods and vegan comfort food such as New Bacon-ings, which consists of a hot honee buttermilk biscuit, buttermilk fried chik’n, cheddar, bootleg bacon, arugula, and maple paprika aioli. They have offered also Buffalo Cauliflower, Fried Pickles, and more.
Reed & Co., 4113 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Reed & Co. is a restaurant and
juice bar. They serve an assortment of hot foods, such as burgers and wraps, as
well as cold grab-and-go meals such as salads and noodle bowls. But their main
focus is their cold-pressed, raw juices and vegan ‘mylks’. Their juices are
made fresh and with whole ingredients. The juices can be ordered individually,
as well as in the form of a package deal.
Enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches,
wraps, and bowls. They also offer three types of fries: regular, loaded, and
kimchi. Also enjoy smoothies and desserts.
Ziggy’s, 594 California Blvd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Enjoy burgers, tacos, salads, sides,
and desserts. They also offer vegan milk shakes!
Posted on
September 23, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Each issue of Vegetarian Journal features a column
titled Scientific Update, by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. The latest column covers
the topics of Plant-Based Protein as Effective as Animal-Based Protein for
Strength Training and New Report Connects Food Choices and Climate Change.
Posted on
September 22, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
The latest issue of Vegetarian Journal
offers a review of ZUBI’S, a sauce line that includes Crema, Queso, and Salsa.
Read the review here: Veggie
Bits
To subscribe to Vegetarian Journal in the USA, see: vrg.org/member
Posted on
September 22, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Have you ever wondered if plants contain
cholesterol? Reed Mangels, PhD, RD answers this question in the latest issue of
Vegetarian Journal. See: Cholesterol in Plants?
To subscribe to Vegetarian Journal in the USA, see: vrg.org/member
Posted on
September 21, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Sophisticated and refreshing, Chef Morgan’s Greek Bowls are
sure to please a crowd any time of year. Try her recipe for Greek Marinated
Tofu on top of couscous and veggies, all smothered in lemon tahini dressing for
lunch, dinner, snacks, or even a meal on the go. See this Vegetarian Resource
Group video at: https://youtu.be/Q53AiF75M5k
Posted on
September 20, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Each issue of Vegetarian Journal features a column
titled Scientific Update, by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. The latest column covers
the topics of Vegetarian Diet Associated with a Lower Risk of Cataract; Vegan
Diet Offers Health Benefits Regardless of Blood Type; and Soy Isoflavones
Associated with Moderately Reduced Risk of Heart Disease.
Posted on
September 20, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Shredded Kale and Quinoa Salad
Tocaya, with over 20 restaurants in California and Arizona, states that they have vegan and vegetarian options. Some of their selections are Take and Bake Nachos (seasonal), Shredded Kale and Quinoa Salad, Street Corn en Fuego Bowl, Spicy Chick’N Soup, and Mushroom & Jalapeno Quesadillas. You can select Vegan Chick’n, Adobo Tofu and Vegan Mozzarella.
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