In the vegan haven of Melbourne, the neighborhood of Fitzroy, we discovered Madame K’s Vegetarian (you’ll also find in Melbourne Smith & Deli and Smith & Daughters, Matcha Mylkbar, Lord of the Fries, and so many more vegan options). This Asian restaurant is all vegetarian and there are a lot of fake meats on the menu, as well …
We loved everything about Tasmania, including the beautiful city of Hobart, which for a small city of about a quarter million people, has amazing vegan offerings, including Veg Bar. This clean, austere, inviting place is all plant-based. You order at the bar and help yourself to water at the water station. The menu is extensive …
In the Melbourne neighborhood of St. Kilda, we were delighted to find the all-vegan Matcha Mylkbar. This eclectic cafe has an ever-changing menu and is open for breakfast and lunch (and it also has a gorgeous display of vegan sweets). We arrived mid-afternoon but decided to eat breakfast. We decided on the Big Breakfast, …
When we needed to pick up some takeaway before a long hike from Sydney to Manly, we were thrilled to discover the all-vegan Iku Whole Food in downtown Sydney. Iku Whole Food has several locations, and the one we went to was in the Westfield Mall on Pitt Street, upstairs in the food court. We were …
After our Writing about Animals seminar at the University of Sydney, we went to Vegan’s Choice in Sydney’s Newtown neighborhood. This small, cozy restaurant features myriad Asian dishes using mock meats, which are delicious if a bit awkward (it’s hard to order “vegetarian shark fin soup” even when you know it’s vegan). We began with spinach dumplings, which …
Unfortunately, the new president-elect of the United States does not believe in climate change. The good news is that those of us who do can help the planet in so many ways — and eating plants is one of them. Animal agriculture is responsible for nearly 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, which is …