Greens and Grains is a small chain in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A location recently opened in Philly, but I haven't had a chance to visit. About two weeks ago I was in New Jersey and hungry, so we stopped…
Deanna Meyler
Master Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator. Sharing an everyday approach to being vegan and guiding others to a more compassionate lifestyle.
Batter & Crumbs in Philly
Batter & Crumbs has been a staple in Philly for a bit as a wholeseller of delicious treats to local restaurants and coffeehouses. They also did custom orders that many residents rave about. But they didn't have a storefront, until…
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach and artichoke dip is one of my very favorite things to eat, even before I was vegan. But many of the recipes are based on vegan mayonnaise and I don't want to eat that much mayonnaise all at once.…
Dessert in Ottawa
Lest you think we skipped dessert while in Ottawa, that didn't happen. We visited three different places just for dessert and enjoyed every bite! Maverick's Donuts, BeverTails, and La Catrina Churros are all located in the Byward Market. Vegan donuts?…
RAW Pulp + Grind in Ottawa
To get a really good feel for Ottawa, one day we took a five hour bike tour. I knew the tour would stop for lunch, but I didn't know where. I wasn't too nervous about it until the granola bar…
Pure Kitchen in Ottawa
Pure Kitchen looks to be a chain in Ottawa. They are not strictly vegan, but all vegetarian and lots of vegan options. One evening we decided to get dinner to go and have a picnic in our hotel room. Pure…
Shinka Sushi Bar in Ottawa
Shinka Sushi Bar is a bit challenging to find since the sign is not vibrant. However, if in the mood for some interesting vegan sushi combinations, it's worth looking for this place. There are several vegan options on the menu,…
Tim Hortons
Hubby insisted we try the vegan options at Tim Hortons while in Ottawa. There are multiple signs about the availability of Beyond Meat and we noticed many commercials on TVs. However, the plant-based patties are often paired with cheese made…
Play Food & Wine in Ottawa
Several websites list Play Food & Wine in Ottawa as worth a visit. Small plates with a separate vegan menu is very enticing, so we had to try it. The space is clean and bright with lovely artwork. Even an…
The Grand in Ottawa
Our first evening in Ottawa was so beautiful we wanted to eat outside. Luckily ByWard Market has several restaurants with outdoor seating. The Grand has multiple signs on its fencing that vegan options are available, so we decided to give…
An Everyday Vegan 