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Slutty Vegan To Open in Harlem

by xoJohn March 3, 2023

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Pinky Cole, the visionary, founder, and CEO behind acclaimed burger joint Slutty Vegan, announces a second New York location for Slutty Vegan, set to open at noon this Tuesday, March 7. Located at 300 West 135th Street, the restaurant will serve a carry-out menu featuring creative takes on vegan burgers, sandwiches, and more made with plant-based meat and all donning racy names. On opening day, Pinky will be cutting the ribbon at noon. The new outpost will be the brand’s ninth brick-and-mortar, opening on the heels of its New York sister location in Brooklyn, which debuted last fall.

March 3, 2023 0 comment

Made in New York Pizza Opens in the West Village

by xoJohn March 31, 2022

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The pizza in New York City is arguably some of the best in the world. When given the opportunity to attend a grand opening of the big apple’s latest pizza spot, we couldn’t resist. I headed down to the West Village to celebrate Made in New York Pizza‘s second location. The first is location is on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, this new spot is on Hudson Street between Perry and West 11 streets. The new location features a robust menu of pizzas in both traditional square pies and by the slice along with an impressive art collection of murals, NFTs, and graffiti art that celebrate NYC. It is owned and operated by restaurateur Eytan Sugarman in partnership with Chef Lou Tomczak formerly of Emmy Squared. Sugarman’s partners in the project include Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Oseary, Ryan Tedder, and DJ Clue.

March 31, 2022 0 comment

Featured Taste

Wagamama & Gaz Oakley Debut Smoky, Spicy, Sticky Vegan Ribs

by xoJohn January 28, 2020

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Location: 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY

Cuisine: Asian (Japanese and Korean)

Cost: $$

Overall: One of the tastiest options for healthier meals made fast.

A year after the debut of Gaz Oakley’s, Avant Gard’n Bowl, UK fast-casual chain Wagamama, presents another bowl with the celebrated vegan chef. Also known as the Avant-Garde Vegan, chef and cookbook author, Gaz has a massive following and growing social media presence. His youtube channel, Instagram profile and website are treasure troves of vegan recipes and lifestyle tips. Between the Youtube and Instagram accounts alone,

January 28, 2020 0 comment

Taste

Exploring Meatless Options with Gardein

by Desha Winborne September 24, 2019

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Plant-based diets which were once met with skepticism are slowly becoming the norm for more and more people across the globe. Aside from the obvious health benefits, going without animal flesh for a few times a week could significantly impact our environment and end world hunger. While we aren’t quite ready to give up wings and things for good we are open to having one or two meatless meals a week. Luckily brands like Gardein are stepping up to the challenge and creating products to encourage carnivores to enjoy more plant-based meals.

September 24, 2019 0 comment

Featured Taste

Enjoy Indian Vegetarian Cuisines at Vatan NYC (Review)

by Desha Winborne August 28, 2018

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: 409 3rd Avenue, New York, NY b/w 28 th & 29 th Street

Cuisine: Indian (Vegetarian)

Best Dish: The puri and the cardamom ice cream are tied for our favorite items. The bread was warm and fresh with a light buttery melt in your mouth texture. The ice cream was only slightly sweet with a smooth creaminess that must be experienced.

Cost: $$

Overall: A quaint and comforting vegetarian restaurant with flavorful options and exemplary service.

August 28, 2018 0 comment

Lifestyle

Dining in Zen: VIBErant Eats Pop-Up Dinner

by xoJohn January 22, 2018

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

VIBErants Eats brings the dining experience to a whole new level, a spiritual level. Last week, we stopped by Per Lei restaurant in New York City for the VIP pre-launch with a Sound Healing and Chakra dining experience, called VIBErant Eats. The experience is produced by SHIF.T, a movement promoting and uniting the worlds of innovation, wellness, and philanthropy, through multiple creative containers. The goal for SHIF.T is to seamlessly show the interconnectivity of sometimes contradicting worlds.

January 22, 2018 0 comment

Featured Taste

Introducing FIXATE by Autumn Calabrese

by xoJohn August 14, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Celebrity fitness trainer, Autumn Calabrese, has created a unique and delicious 21 Day Fix. Autumn’s program has partnered with Beachbody to help consumers lead a healthy lifestyle. I recently stopped by the W hotel in New York City for a special tasting, where we were able to samples the breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert options. The selections included Pumpkin Muffins, Edamame Salad, and Quinoa & Black Bean Salad, to name a few. They all were amazingly good and lean. My absolute favorite was the Oven-Chicken & Protein Waffles. I was not sold on the idea of a protein waffles but I’m a risk taker, so I tried it and fell in love. The taste was pretty darn close to traditional Chicken & Waffles, minus the unhealthy ingredients. The drizzled maple syrup was the icing on the cake.

August 14, 2015 0 comment