EVOS: A Wholesome, Natural Approach to Quick-Food Fare
The Veggie Garden Grill burger, air-baked fries, mesquite magic ketchup and an iced tea. EVOS approach to the quick-dining experience is a more healthful and fresh alternative to the traditional burger and fries type joint. EVOS cooks their menu items using air-baking methods instead of deep frying, which decreases the caloric count significantly. They also use organic greens for their salads, organic and reduced-fat ice cream for their shakes,... Read More
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2013
I’m holding Dole Whip with spiced rum and Sam Adams Cream Stout in front of the Pineapple Promenade. They are not both for me! I’ve been wanting to visit Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival for years, not realizing that it was a feast for more than just the eyes! In their 20th year celebrating mother nature’s finest flora, the festival also offers a variety of spring-inspired culinary dishes available... Read More
veg ‘n’ out: magic kingdom
Disney World’s theme parks are filled with fun, excitement and magical experiences for everyone to enjoy. My favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom included the speed and thrills of Space Mountain or getting soaked on Splash Mountain. For a little more relaxing experience, I really enjoyed Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3D movie and the audience interactive Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. All the fun and laughter really works up an appetite! Probably... Read More
A Day of Play in Seaside
Halfway between Destin and Panama City, along the Emerald Coast waters, lies fairytale beach towns on County Road 30A. Among those beach towns is the master planned community of Seaside. Wooden custom cottages, wide porches and a complementary color palette to the bordering gulf waters makes Seaside the vision of a beach town ideal. While enjoying the beautiful beach at Seaside, one may find hunger and thirst of necessity to quench. Fortunately,... Read More
A Few Good Apples
Tucked away in the corner of Seagrove Plaza on beautiful state road 30-a, surrounded by sub shops and kitschy beach merchandisers is a fresh and tasty café, A Few Good Apples. Upon entering the quaint eatery, the first things I noticed was the bright decor and clean environment. I reviewed the overhead menus with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I had trouble choosing between homemade vegetarian soups, baked sweet potatoes, a... Read More
Orlando’s Freshest Veg Friendly Greek Cuisine
Mediterranean Blue restaurant in SoDo Orlando is the freshest, most flavorful and affordable veg friendly Greek cuisine you’ll find in Central Florida. Mediterranean Blue interior When you are driving along Michigan Avenue, Mediterranean Blue restaurant can go unnoticed among the variety of restaurants and retailers lining the busy road. Set back on the corner of Michigan Avenue and South Osceola Avenue, next to an insurance office, is a... Read More
Veg ‘n’ Out: Downtown Disney
Disney World is Orlando’s tourist mecca with four theme parks, two water parks, dozens of themed resort hotels and countless places to grab a bite to eat. With that being said, this article is focused on vegetarian and vegan options at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. The Fresh A-Peel building at Downtown Disney I started my Downtown Disney Marketplace veg experience at the new Fresh A-Peel quick service dining pavilion, which is home... Read More
Veg ‘n’ Out: New Smyrna Beach
Just a short drive over the North Causeway towards New Smyrna Beach you will find a quaint café with vivid ocean blue decor and an al fresco dining experience. Café Heavenly welcomes not only hungry veg beach goers, but canines as well. Sebastian about to enjoy his refreshing Milkbone and frozen yogurt treat. Café Heavenly, New Smyrna Beach We sat outside with the dogs and the Café Heavenly staff came out to not only admire our... Read More
Reviewed: Central Florida Earth Day 2011
Live music at Earth Day The celebration of the 41st Earth Day at Lake Eola Park on Saturday April 23, 2011 was enjoyed by many. There were vegan food vendors, live music, entertainment, eco-friendly vendors, mind body spirit activities, animal haven, artist corner, speakers, presentations, environmental education, humane education, earth kids zone and much more! The vegan cuisine choices were a plenty! My guest and I tried the sweet potato... Read More
Florida’s Best Veg Friendly Chain Restaurants
Jason’s Deli is a deli restaurant for all tastes. Their large menu and excellent salad bar makes Jason’s Deli a top choice for vegetarian and vegan options. They pride themselves in using only the highest quality ingredients, USDA certified organics, whole grains, extra virgin olive oil and more. The following menu items are highly recommended for maximum veg enjoyment: Jason’s Deli Salad Bar Vegetarian French Onion Organic... Read More