5 Best Veggie Burgers in New York City I’m always cautious of veggie burgers when I see them on a menu. More often than not restaurants get by tacking a veggie burger on their menu by simply defrosting a store bought version and calling it a meal. And more often than not, they’re inedible. I...
Behind the Macaroons: Interview with Emmy’s Organics Am I the only one who absolutely must end my meal with something sweet? Even if I’ve had the most delicious, nutrient dense, filling meal, my sweet tooth will always creep up on me, begging for just a little extra something so I finish on a sweet note....
Interview with With Gil Cohen of Perky Superfood Rolls I was first introduced to Perky Superfood Rolls at Goddess on the Go. It was the perfect mid day treat that kept my energy sustained throughout the long day. I was also pleased to find out that it only contains raw, plant-based ingredients. These fruit roll...
Lighter Revamped Vegetarian Indian Food: Bombay Sandwich Co When I suggest an Indian restaurant to my friends, the response is always the same – “No way, it’s just so heavy.” Time and time again I agree to disagree, and come to terms with eating Indian on my own time. Hey, more Naan for me! But then I found...
Keeping it Healthy While Eating Out in NYC Ever feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless amount of restaurants this city has to offer? Just when you think you know the ins and outs of a neighborhood, a new local spot opens and throws you for a loop. That’s why we we’ve brought over Leah Silberman...
Health & Healing of Raw Food – Behind the Kitchen at Quintessence After having such a wonderful dining experience at Quintessence, I was of course intrigued by the story behind the raw food eatery. I was fortunate enough to speak with Mun Chan, one of the co-founders of Quintessence, and get to hear her story and how she...
Behind the Kitchen with Chef John of AWOL Eatery Nowadays it seems like everyone I know has a different dietary restriction; gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc. Of course I want everyone to be happy, but all of these restrictions sure make planning group dinners a bit more complicated....
Raw, Organic, Vegan Food since 1999! Quintessence in the East Village After such a delicious and eye opening experience at Rockin Raw, I was interested to find other raw vegan eateries in New York City. So my quest began and led me quickly to Quintessence. Located in the east village, Quintessence has, to my surprise, been...
Affordable & Accessible Vegan Food: Interview with NuBurger A stroll through Union Square Park, on a summer day in the city, never ceases to amaze me. It’s always lively and action packed with people, pets, activities; it’s definitely a sight to see. On a late Sunday afternoon stroll through the park I stumbled...
Behind the Kitchen with Three Little Birds Ice Cream NYC At the Seed Popup Dinner, I tried some outstanding vegan entrees by plant based chef Daphne Cheng, but what stood out amongst all five dishes was actually the dessert, a Butterbeer ice cream by Three Little Birds. Even though I don’t have the biggest sweet...
Behind the Kitchen with the Chef of Rockin Raw Creating delicious and creative meals out of raw food seems like an impossible task, but for Tere Fox, the co-owner and chef at Rockin Raw, it seems to come naturally. Rockin Raw is a true family affair as Tere created it and runs it with her husband Luis...
What are Vegan and Paleo Diets all About? There’s been a lot of talk recently about both Vegan and Paleo diets. Is one better than the other? What are the pros and cons of each? Is it all a bunch of crap? I’m here to bring you my findings on both diets, what experts are saying, and hopefully...
