Vegan
New Fast-Casual Spot Vegan-ish Offers Healthy Alternatives in West Philly
At Vegan-ish, just north of Girard Avenue on 52nd Street, you can order delicious veggie options like a chickpea burger samosa, fried brussels sprouts, and […]
Look Inside the Fairview, Fergie Carey’s New Bar in Fairmount
On Thursday, Philly bar owner Fergie Carey (Grace Tavern and Fergie’s Pub) will open the Fairview, a neighborhood gastropub with an emphasis on plant-based food. The Fairview […]
The 20 Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia
From all-vegan bistros to neighborhood restaurants, meat-and-dairy-free dining is a fad no more. Food critic Jason Sheehan guides you through his favorite places (and dishes). […]
12 People Who Are Helping Shape Philly’s Awesome Vegan Scene
Get to know the vanguard that helped establish our thriving vegan scene — and the folks who are making it next-level. The Influencer: Caroline Ginolfi […]
A Brief History of Philly’s Vegan Takeover
Memo to all the haters: Philly’s greenwashing was a long time coming. (No joke: Benjamin Franklin was writing about tofu all the way back in […]
How to Find Vegan Options Practically Anywhere in Philly
Everywhere we look, plant-based alternatives are becoming the norm. Here’s how to eat vegan whether you’re at Wawa or the Wells Fargo Center. At sports […]
A Vegetarian Bride and a Gluten-Free Groom Had a Vegan Wedding at Vedge
As we near 2020, one thing’s for sure: Weddings — and receptions — can be whatever you want them to be. It’s your Big Day, after all. […]
Jennifer Zavala’s Tamales Find Permanent Home at Underground Arts
No, South Philly chef Jennifer Zavala won’t be entering her controversial vegan meatballs into Taproom on 19th’s 6th Annual Meatball Challenge this weekend. Instead, she’ll […]
5 Ways Non-Vegans Can Enjoy Philly’s Fall Vegan Restaurant Week
Who says Vegan Restaurant Week, held from October 13th to 19th this fall, is just for vegans? In fact, the sheer amount of delicious meat-free […]
Vegan Cheese Has Come to Mainstream Pizza, and We’re Not Mad About It
We knew that vegan — or plant-based, as the cool kids say — foods had gone mainstream on a national scale when Burger King started […]
This Vegan Egg Substitute Has Invaded Philly Restaurants
Despite what many people in my circle, from my boyfriend to my beloved former food editor, have said, I think eggs are one of the […]
We Went on a Vegan Eating Spree in Philly, and These Were Our Favorite Dishes
There was a time in Philly, not too long ago, that going out to eat as a vegan was boring at best and frustrating at […]
You Need to Try the Vegan Desserts at This New Point Breeze Bakery
More than a year ago, we shared with Be Well readers that Philly would be getting its very own vegan Starbucks. It wouldn’t really be […]
Philly’s New Plant-Based Protein Bar Is Chocolatey and Delicious
The phrase “plant-based protein bars” may not exactly get your mouth watering, but Best of Philly Fitness Instructor winner, Leroy Mapp, and his business partner, Rian […]
Honest Tom’s in UCity Will Close and Become … A Mexican Restaurant
Last summer, Honest Tom’s Taco Shop proprietor Tom McCusker announced that his restaurant would transition to a completely plant-based menu. He also began selling hard-to-find tropical fruits […]