In March of 2020 I was supposed to visit family and friends in Austin, Texas. Just like for thousands of other people, my trip was cancelled. I am now vaccinated against COVID-19, but am still thoughtful about where I go…
Awash in Lancaster, PA
When traveling, ethnic food is always an easy way to find vegan food. A recent trip to Lancaster revealed Awash, an Ethiopian restaurant. Have you ever had Ethiopian food? The veggie options are typically vegan and I always order the…
Huff & Puff in Philly
Lots of people have been sharing about the new vegan BBQ options at Huff & Puff in Center City Philadelphia. They have unique options like smoked watermelon. I like to try new things, even when they sound a little strange,…
Onion Maiden in Pittsburgh
Onion Maiden is a themed vegan restaurant in Pittsburgh. The menu images I had seen online said they had comfort foods like mac n cheese. I was excited to check it out. Parking is a challenge and there is no…
Double Wide Grill in Pittsburgh
The Double Wide Grill comes up when looking for vegan options in Pittsburgh. We decided to meet some friends here to figure out why it's always mentioned. There is lots of great seating outside and we were excited. We started…
Kassab’s in Pittsburgh
I finally got to spend some time in Pittsburgh, PA and understand what is so great about this city with a lot of history. It was once called "hell with the lid off." Today it is a beautiful city balancing…
Old San Juan in Lancaster, PA
Walking around downtown Lancaster, and looking for a dinner place, we came upon Old San Juan, a Nicaraguan restaurant. Lancaster is known for welcoming immigrants and refugees, so there are many ethic food options. The menu has one vegan appetizer…
Rachel’s in Lancaster, PA
Rachel's offers crepes and is very popular in Lancaster. PA. The first time I tried to go the wait was at least 45 minutes. They offer vegan crepes, vegan cheese, and vegan chick'n substitutes. They converted much of their parking…
Lancaster Cupcakes
So you like cuteness with your dessert? I do! Then Lancaster Cupcakes is just the place! The menu indicates there are several vegan options, but I think they only have up to four on any given day. Hubby picked out…
Root in Lancaster, PA
Root in Lancaster, PA bills itself as a restaurant and bar. I would put bar first. It feels more like a bar with bar food. It is the only fully vegan restaurant in Lancaster right now, so of course we…
