Vegan

Mother of Pearl

Why Come Here? Tiki bar atmosphere, tropical drinks that aren’t too sweet, vegan Polynesian fusion cooking In case you missed the memo, last year was the year Vegan restaurants became hotter than a flaming kale stalk. I’m nowhere near handing in my omnivore card, but I have to admit it’s easier […]

Nix

Nix is a two-month old vegetarian and vegan restaurant from John Fraser, of Narcissa fame. If you are wondering about the name, it is not because Fraser decided to “nix” the meat this go around. It refers to a 19th-century Supreme Court case which debated whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. The Court […]

Avant Garden

Why Come Here? Amazing vegan dishes that won’t make you miss the meat Going to a vegan restaurant has long drawn awkward stares from both sides of the aisle. There are my carniverous friend who when I tell them I’m heading to a vegan restaurant ask who the special lady is that […]

Sacred Chow

Why Come Here? Good food that will keep your vegan/gluten-free friends happy Sacred Chow isn’t the type of place I’d normally pick for dinner. It’s 100% vegan, kosher and many dishes are gluten free and my meals are rarely any of those things. But you may have friends who do […]