Topic: Travel

I just had to know what the fuss was all about.It wasn't until I moved to LA that I learned of Babycakes NYC's existance*. You see, LA vegans have been anxiously anticipating Babycakes LA location to open up (it's grand opening has been delayed far more times than one could count) and its the kind of thing you always hear a buzz about. I figured while back home I'd haul all my cookies to lower downtown and give the …

NYers arekind of obsessed with cheesecake, bagels and pizza. At the very least these foods resonate deep in our souls and we are certainly particular if not snobby, when it comes it eating these foods. When I was a vegetarian, before I did anything else, I went straight to Ray's Pizza. Usually with suitcase in tow.I simply couldn't wait one more minute. Hell, I once carried an entire pizza home on the bus (to many fellow riders annoyance) …

Oh how good it is to be home! So where does a vegan go when a vegan wants a 'big mac'-style burger that's cruelty-free (vegan) and still mildly healthy? That vegan goes to Zen Burger in NYC and eats this:

MMMMMmmmmm Good.

 

 

When Scott & I lived in Boston, we loved TJ Scallywaggles vegan pizza and were first introduced to a vegan style pizzaria while on vacation in PDX where Hot Lips Pizza lives. I was sure there would be an equally awesome vegan pizza joint here in LA, but everyone we asked had nothing to offer. We did find vegan pizza on the menu at our beloved Native Foods, but it was so messy and gourmet you had to eat …