Tampa’s booming, with population and businesses exploding. During a recent visit, old-time Tampa dwellers told me they could hardly recognize their city, and are surprised that it’s suddenly become hip. With an influx of new people and new ideas, more restaurants are remembering us vegans. If you’re looking for a getaway that combines sunshine, beach […]
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Eating Vegan and Visiting Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River’s most famous residents are vegans. Or freegans, if you believe fishermen who claim manatees steal fish from their nets. About 700 of the huge marine mammals wintered in the relatively warm waters of the Crystal River this year. Like many vegans, I adore animals. So the chance to visit these manatees was alluring. […]
Holly White on the Dublin Vegan Scene and her New Menu at the Merrion Hotel
As somebody who travels a lot and frequently stays in hotels, I feel qualified to say that hotel restaurants are not usually the first place I’d go to look for vegan food. So I’m always excited when hotel restaurants remember their vegan customers. Dublin’s Merrion Hotel is making a big effort in the veg direction, […]
5 Top Spots for Vegans in Bend, Oregon
A few hours east of the vegan paradise of Portland lies Oregon’s high desert. But Bend isn’t a desert for vegan food. I’ve visited several times and still haven’t run out of excellent places to eat. Here are a few of my favorites so far. Next Level Burger This is where Next Level began, a […]
Eating Vegan in Quebec City
About 150 miles northeast of Montreal, Quebec City feels a lot like Europe. The old part of town has narrow cobblestone streets, buildings that date back to the 1700s and people speaking French. This is a beautiful place to visit in all seasons. But be sure to pack your thickest down alternative for winter. Unlike […]