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Vegan in York: Goji

In days gone by, a trip to York meant only one thing:  tea at Betty’s.  Now, with my vegan sensibilities, I’ve given up Betty’s in favour of a meat-free little cafe just off the Shambles:  Goji.  York is a wonderful, … Continue reading →

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Vegan Afternoon Tea: The Hideaway, Urmston

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2017 I’ve decided to make 2015 the year of the vegan afternoon tea.  I want to have one per month, and I kicked things off with a trip to The Hideaway in Urmston, Manchester.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Vegan in London: A Tale of Two Buffets

UPDATE: TIBITS CLOSED IN 2020 I felt like quite the glamorous high flyer last week when I headed to London for a training day.  I almost wished my neighbour on the train would strike up a conversation with me just … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Jaipur Palace

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2023 For months, every time our bus went past Jaipur Palace (a vegan/vegetarian Indian restaurant in Fallowfield) my fellow and I said:  “We must go there.”  Before we knew it, this had changed into:  “Why … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Liverpool: The Egg

At the end of 2014 I ventured over to Liverpool for my annual Christmas catch up with two of my friends who still teach abroad.  We always have the same problems when trying to decide where to eat:  one vegan, … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen

Ah, moving house. Or maybe I mean: Bah, moving house. I absolutely love making a house a home.  If only it weren’t preceded by the agony of packing, lifting and organising. The whole experience takes its toll mentally as well … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Bistro 1847

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2019 Right in the city centre, Bistro 1847 has become my go-to restaurant for celebrations and special occasions in Manchester.  Since it first opened it has held a special place in my heart thanks to … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Glasgow: Mono

I’m an Edinburgh girl through and through, and in my university days I only made my way over to Glasgow to see bands.  So on my recent trip north of the border, when my fellow asked what we should do … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Edinburgh: Part Two

On our last night in Edinburgh we had a fancy meal planned.  Any herbivore in the city has a duty to go to David Bann’s restaurant and so, for the first time ever, I did so.  It’s a lovely restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Edinburgh: Part One

After spending three years studying in Edinburgh, I’m always looking for an excuse to head back up there for a visit.  Last weekend my fellow and I managed to get a bit of time off together (no mean feat) and … Continue reading →

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