July 2012
24 posts
A Remedy for A Sweet Tooth
You might have ventured in to Sunrise Coffee on E. Sunset…and why wouldn’t you?…it is such a wonderful place…and had the opportunity to enjoy something sweet and vegan from their bakery case along with a cup of tea or coffee. If you have, you have enjoyed one of the delicious bits of sweetness from Sweet Tooth Baked Goods. Their vegan red velvet cupcakes have been known...
“When you state ‘I am vegan,’ you aren’t saying ‘I eat...”
– Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Pesto Pasta Greatness at Panevino
Sometimes the word goodness doesn’t quite measure up to what one is feeling. Greatness is much more appropriate. I have been eating pasta most all of my life…it is a part of my heritage. Becoming vegan hasn’t changed that…I just take a little different approach. Though I had lived the vast majority of my life so far in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a pretty savvy...
“The most important thing anyone can do is to become vegan and educate others...”
– Gary Francione
Portobello Pleasure at Cheeburger Cheeburger
No, I did not spell it wrong. It actually is Cheeburger, Cheeburger and you may not know about this place that has been out in the Southwest part of the valley on Rainbow near Blue Diamond for the past 4 years. It has a little bit of a 50’s diner feel to it and provides plenty of options, even if you eat plant-based. If you are out with someone who is not yet vegan, it is another place...
“There is a book banned in America entitled The No Dairy Breast Cancer Prevention...”
– Gary Yourofsky
Some Plant-Based Fun at Wahoo's...
I have not been to a Wahoo’s since I moved from California. I was glad to see a couple of Wahoo’s come into the Las Vegas market. I always enjoyed the fun atmosphere of Wahoo’s with it’s surf/skateboard vibe. One of the few places you will find that encourages you to bring a surf or skateboard sticker and put it up on a wall or booth. Leave your mark. Action sports...
“To be a vegetarian is to disagree—to disagree with the course of things...”
– Isaac Bashevis Singer
Time to Welcome Fresh Mama
Perhaps there are those of you who have had the opportunity to make your way to Fresh Mama on Rainbow between Russell and 215 since their soft opening in April. If you have, you have found a restaurant that is going to be another great place for vegetarians, vegans, and the v-curious to go to fill their need for plant-based goodness. Fresh Mama occupies space in a large white building that you...
“A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he...”
– Leo Tolstoy
Spring Vegetable Sushi Roll at Mizumi
Dear Mr. Wynn…I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. I surely did. I wanted somewhere to celebrate a recent real estate closing and decided to come by the beautiful, new restaurant at the Wynn…Mizumi. It is breathtakingly beautiful. The long bar area with all of the masks on the wall is remarkable. I sat at the sushi bar, but a table by the large window by the waterfall would...
“I’ve been in a meat processing plant in Panama managed by the U.S. Army. ...”
– Anonymous
A Garlic and Pepper Delight
I most definitely have my list of favorite Thai places here in Las Vegas, but it does not prohibit me from stopping and trying new ones that I find. I have yet to have a less than quality Thai meal, perhaps I am fortunate to say that. I love the Thai cuisine because it can be very vegan-friendly and I appreciate the liberal use of spices and vegetables. I was once again pleasantly surprised as...
“If you care about animals, then stop supporting industries that exploit them. ...”
– Gary Smith
GF Papa George at Pura Vida...
That GF stands for gluten-free in case you were wondering. I do not need to eat gluten-free but I wanted to take the opportunity to order something on the gluten-free section of the menu at Pura Vida. It has been such an amazing journey this past year exploring almost all of the exciting menu options at this one of a kind restaurant…created by the love, passion, and compassion of Chef...
“The meat industry spends millions of dollars lying to the public about this...”
– Chrissy Hynde
A Perfect Summer Evening...
A night like the one I enjoyed last night would tell you everything that you need to know why I enjoy living here in the Las Vegas area so much. It was a beautiful, clear, and warm Friday night. The Downtown area was filled with people experiencing all that First Friday had to offer. A wonderful dinner at Triple George, quickly becoming one of my Downtown favorites. Then a short ride to the...
“Dominion does not mean domination. We hold dominion over animals only because...”
– Marc Bekoff
Enjoying A World Favorite...
The Massaman Curry dish has been deemed as one of the most popular dishes to eat in the world. This is dish that dates back in origin to the 16th century in Thailand. I have had this dish in a number of Thai restaurants and it is certainly one of my favorites. This was my first time, though, enjoying the Vegan Massaman Curry at Le Thai in Downtown Las Vegas.
Yes…I love the Downtown...
“People who claim to ‘love’ animals while paying workers to harm and...”
– Jo Tyler
It's A Wrap at The Ranch House Kitchen
We all need those places that are within minutes of work and we can pop in for a quick bite to eat for lunch. There are a number of places that I am fortunate enough to be able to go to at Town Square if I don’t want to deal with going to one of the Strip properties. I made it in to The Ranch House Kitchen shortly after they opened and enjoyed a very nice vegan burger there. I had...
“The truth is no one ever suffers from a protein deficiency—and certainly...”
– David Wolfe
A Year of Eating Vegan in Vegas....
Yesterday marked the end of my initial blog project of 365 days and 365 vegan meals in Las Vegas. I visited hundreds of local restaurants and told you about the wonderful plant-based options that were available. I visited some restaurants that needed more coverage more than once, but I never wrote about the same meal twice. There were a few people at the beginning who didn’t think it...
“Animal rights provoke hostility from the arrogant people who enjoy power over...”
– Dr. Steve Best 