Guess where I am…
If you said Hawaii, you’d be…
Wrong 
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I’m in New York for the week. My friend Jessica and her boyfriend rent a tiny NYC apartment, and they’re being gracious enough to let me crash on their couch (and commandeer the fridge). It’s pretty crowded and is going to get even more crowded later in the week when S flies in for a few days, but we’ve had a lot of fun so far!
After lounging around all morning, Jess and I headed down to Greenwich Village and grabbed lunch at a place called Quantum Leap. My food:
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Normally, I’m not a fan of mock meat (at all!). But every now and then it appeals to me, which happened today. This particular dish is known as the Zen Platter, and it features a deliciously-spiced orange seitan (with hints of Chinese 5-spice powder).
Jessica ordered a grilled portabella burger:
And then we split a coconut peanut butter pie for dessert:
It wasn’t the best dessert I’ve ever had, but it was coconut and peanut butter… so of course we ate it anyway!
Questions of the Day:
Have you ever been to NYC?
What are your favorite things to do there?
Any suggestions, send them my way!
Link of the Day:
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Go to Babycakes!!!
Try candle cafe on upper east. Delish!
As a Philadelphia (NYC’s angry little brother) girl, I am not the biggest fan of New York, but I have to go sometimes for work, and occasionally for a concert or outing with friends. I love to walk through Central park, find a nice bench, and people watch. New York is seriously the BEST for people watching.
If you ever come to Philly, there’s a ton of great vegan places to eat! 😉
I agree with you. I lived in Philly when I went to college (and when I was younger)… I think it’s better than NYC in some ways because it’s smaller and therefore more manageable.
But I miss Cherry Street, which apparently closed :(.
I live in Brooklyn! You should definitely check out South Street Seaport on the East Side of the Financial District & the High Line on the West Side! Beautiful views!! Also, there are two vegan ice cream shops in the East Village (Stogo & Lula’s Sweet Apothocary)! I’ve been dying to try them out so if you go – definitely post your review 🙂
I love Quantum Leap!! I live two blocks down the street. Whenever my dad visits me, we go there because (as a meat eater) he says they have the best veggie burgers he’s EVER had. (I’m so lucky to have a vegan friendly dad!) They also have killer milkshakes… peanut butter is my favorite! Have you ever been to Lula’s Sweet Apothecary (in NYC)? It’s a great vegan ice cream parlor. It’s the best vegan ice cream I’ve ever had!
I love FAO Schwarz, the toy store… who says you’re ever too old for toys? 😛
Try the Vegetarian Paradise, can’t remember if they have vegan stuff too :/ its been a while since I was in NYC and the last time I was there I wasn’t vegan, just vegetarian. You should also go to chinatown, its sooo fun and they will barter with you so you get stuff for really cheap! 😀
I’ve only been to NYC once, when I was a junior in high school on a week long trip with my school. Lol so nothing too thrilling, but I LOVED walking through China town, as well as going to MoMA!
I’ve lived her for nearly 15 years and you’re right, there are too many amazing places to list! You’re likely not here for super long but if you have a few dinners free you MUST try:
Caravan of Dreams (E 6th Street, btwn 1st & 2nd aves in the E Village)
Cafe Blossom (on Carmine in W Village)
Not sure the falafel guys are totally vegan but there’s a place down a sketchy flight of stairs off McDougal that rocks!!!
And if you’re here for a farmers market you have to try anything from the Body & Soul guy. A-MAZE ing.
Vegetarians Paradise is mostly vegan, if not all. FYI.