Domo Arigato Blu Fish Bistro
Japanese restaurants are among the safer places for vegans to choose when dining out. Miso soup, salad with citrus-ginger dressing, tofu and/or veggie makis, udon, etc… all goodies to choose from....
View ArticleNoodles & Company: Brrring It!!!
While going vegan has resulted in my cooking more than I ever thought I would, I still eat at restaurants. A lot. I have to avoid some of my old favorites –buh bye, Portillo’s– but I’m also super...
View ArticleBeing Vegan is Easy at Over Easy Cafe
Dining out when you’re vegan is generally a challenge, but it seems to be even more of a challenge when going out for breakfast. Pre-vegan, I would get overwhelmed at the vast breakfast/brunch...
View ArticleDining Out: Portillo’s
It is surprisingly possibly to enjoy a vegan* meal at Portillo’s without having to resort to a salad. Portillo’s is an awesome spot when you’re in the mood to pig out on hot dogs, burgers, Italian...
View ArticleAdventures in Dining Out: Urban Vegan
Today, I had the pleasure of dining at a Chicago vegan spot: Urban Vegan! I took this photo back in July before their Fullerton location opened up. I’m really glad that I had a chance to finally dine...
View ArticleAdventures in Dining Out: Yolo Mexican Eatery
I’m going to go ahead and say that being vegan is the reason that the cold I had two days ago only lasted about 16 hours. It was the shortest bug I ever had! I’m still taking extra care of myself but I...
View ArticleAdventures in Dining Out: Karyn’s Cooked
I dine out quite a bit. It’s not really healthy and I definitely should cook more and it can be really frustrating because vegan options are so limited. So it was really fresh and new and quite...
View ArticleDelicious, Indeed!
I try to keep tabs on the vegan spots around Chicagoland so it was somewhat shocking when a friend told me about Delicious, a vegan cafe that’s a five minute walk from my favorite bowling alley. I had...
View ArticleDining Out: Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen
I spent this past weekend with dear friends of mine in Crystal Lake, which is about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. It was a staycation of sorts. It was relaxing, but not “sit on the couch and be lazy”...
View ArticleDining Out: Karma
We all have our favorite dining spots, but I’m always open to trying something new. In fact, I’ve really been making an effort to go to restaurants that I’ve never been to before. There are so many...
View ArticleNaf Naf Grill: Delicious and Vegan-Friendly!
Did you just lick your monitor or tablet or phone screen? I don’t blame you. I mean, look at the deliciousness in front of your eyes! It truly is as delicious as it looks, and you can get your very...
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