Let's try this again.

So there aren't many veg*n, or even particularly veg*n-friendly restaurants besides Chipotle in Southern Maryland to my knowledge, so I thought it might be nice to have a thread noting and reviewing any within weekend-driving range. I'll start with Chipotle:

Chipotle:
Isn't bad, but they don't always understand the meaning of vegan as opposed to vegetarian and try to, or sometimes even auto-pilot put on cheese and sour cream. And then you feel like a jerk asking them to start over . It's never been bad though, as it always seems they're perfectly happy to make you a new bowl or burrito if something ends up on there you don't want.

However, their guacamole is vegan, and delicious, and beans are free and clear of any lard, unlike Taco Bell's.

Sticky Rice:
2232 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA
(804)-358-7870
I was blown away. This was my first experience at a truly veg-friendly restaurant. Items on the menu were marked (ve) for vegan, or (v/o) for vegan/vegetarian option. I ordered the vegetable tempura and spicy avocado sushi, both of which were perfect. There was a sweet sauce drizzled over the tempura, and there was almost more than I could eat. There was sweet potato, asparagus, pineapple, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots. And onions... there was a lot on that plate. Not to mention the food came in record time, and the service was absolutely spectacular. You can tell the people that work there like what they do and enjoy each others' company, which is the perfect start to a comfortable atmosphere.

Anyway, I guess overall I was just really happy to see so many options for me. I'm going back this tonight and I'll be sure to try something new, and let you all know how it was :)

In response to Cowgirl's question from the deleted thread, I write veg*n to include both veg(etaria)n and veg(a)n.

Haha nice.

CD cafe has some vegetarian dishs for sure. They may have some vegan..if you call ahead and ask I am sure they would be happy to answer. They have been nice to work with for my dietary requests, so if they could help you I am sure they would let you know, and try to work with you.

Also, in a semi related note..if you check on QVC one of the designers (I forget which) has some of the nicest and best looking faux fur items I have ever seen. I really despise fur, so to see excellent alternatives is great!

This would be a good thread for vegan recipes, too. You've made some pretty tasty meals since you started this.

And take your vitamins! (Im sure you already know this :lmao:) when I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia I don't know how many times I was asked if I was a vegetarian (which I'm not)

Haha nice.

CD cafe has some vegetarian dishs for sure. They may have some vegan..if you call ahead and ask I am sure they would be happy to answer. They have been nice to work with for my dietary requests, so if they could help you I am sure they would let you know, and try to work with you.

Also, in a semi related note..if you check on QVC one of the designers (I forget which) has some of the nicest and best looking faux fur items I have ever seen. I really despise fur, so to see excellent alternatives is great!

Haha, yeah. And thanks for popping back in with the CD Cafe suggestion. I was going to repopulate the actual suggestions, but got sidetracked. I appreciate it.

I think the other one was Bollywood Masala. Did I spell that right? I still have to go check that out. Oh, and Thai Inter was mentioned and they have tofu :yay:

This would be a good thread for vegan recipes, too. You've made some pretty tasty meals since you started this.

I know, and I never used to cook! Now I'm cooking every night. I'll log in this weekend with something from my new cookbook. I'm going to cook something out of it for B on Friday.

And take your vitamins! (Im sure you already know this :lmao:) when I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia I don't know how many times I was asked if I was a vegetarian (which I'm not)

Actually, it's a huge misconception that vegans don't get their vitamins, especially protein. Vegetarians do just fine, and the only thing that vegans have to worry about, which is rare unless you meticulously wash your vegetables, is B12. Most B12 is found in soil and you only really run the chance of developing a deficiency if you wash everything you eat. Even then, lots of breads and other foods are fortified with B12. Honestly, I don't wash my grapes at all, and I'm alive.

I think the other one was Bollywood Masala. Did I spell that right? I still have to go check that out. Oh, and Thai Inter was mentioned and they have tofu :yay:





Be careful w/Bollywood. I know two people who were violently ill after having dinner there one night.

Actually, it's a huge misconception that vegans don't get their vitamins, especially protein. Vegetarians do just fine, and the only thing that vegans have to worry about, which is rare unless you meticulously wash your vegetables, is B12. Most B12 is found in soil and you only really run the chance of developing a deficiency if you wash everything you eat. Even then, lots of breads and other foods are fortified with B12. Honestly, I don't wash my grapes at all, and I'm alive.

You get your B12 from my energy drinks. :yay: 4900% RDA.

Actually, it's a huge misconception that vegans don't get their vitamins, especially protein. Vegetarians do just fine, and the only thing that vegans have to worry about, which is rare unless you meticulously wash your vegetables, is B12. Most B12 is found in soil and you only really run the chance of developing a deficiency if you wash everything you eat. Even then, lots of breads and other foods are fortified with B12. Honestly, I don't wash my grapes at all, and I'm alive.

Interesting.

You get your B12 from my energy drinks. :yay: 4900% RDA.

Yeah, they are loaded with B12.

Be careful w/Bollywood. I know two people who were violently ill after having dinner there one night.

Do they eat "different" food often? I know that Indian food could be difficult on the stomach if their diets are pretty basic and unexciting.

I've been there multiple times and know other people who have been there often that haven't had any problems, but I guess food can affect people differently.

Interesting.





Yes, it is. I've never taken vitamins, and have done a little research. Most of a pill form vitamin will pass through the body without being absorbed. Total and complete waste of money.

I've also read that if you eat a balanced diet, you will usually get the vitamins you need.

I think she may need to work on her iron.

Yes, it is. I've never taken vitamins, and have done a little research. Most of a pill form vitamin will pass through the body without being absorbed. Total and complete waste of money.

I've also read that if you eat a balanced diet, you will usually get the vitamins you need.

I think she may need to work on her iron.

Spinach salad! :yum:

Jani, Sharon and I had lunch at Bollywood last weekend and it was mega delish :yay: Lucky won't care about the chicken I had, but it was served on a bed of charred kale that was out of this world and you could eat by itself.

If I were a vegan, I'd ask them to do me bunch of veggies on the char plate because that was some tasty stuff.

Spinach salad! :yum:

Mmmmm... I have frozen spinach in the freezer. I may have to break that out for dinner tomorrow night.

Be careful w/Bollywood. I know two people who were violently ill after having dinner there one night.

Oh, that's right! I completely forgot you mentioning that.

Mmmmm... I have frozen spinach in the freezer. I may have to break that out for dinner tomorrow night.

Works in a pinch. :yay:

Works in a pinch. :yay:

Eh, it'll probably end up being a side to whatever I'm making, unless I can find a good recipe that I can actually use frozen spinach in.

Eh, it'll probably end up being a side to whatever I'm making, unless I can find a good recipe that I can actually use frozen spinach in.

Vegan Spinach Recipes (http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=462.0)

But you have probably already seen this... :smile:

Vegan Spinach Recipes (http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=462.0)

But you have probably already seen this... :smile:

Vegweb I've seen, but I wasn't even thinking about it for dinner tomorrow. If there's nothing in the cookbook I just got I may just look over there. I need to go to the grocery store anyways, so we'll see. That Boston Market-esque Creamed Spinach looks delish.

Vegweb I've seen, but I wasn't even thinking about it for dinner tomorrow. If there's nothing in the cookbook I just got I may just look over there. I need to go to the grocery store anyways, so we'll see. That Boston Market-esque Creamed Spinach looks delish.

If you make it, let me know how it turns out. I LOVE Creamed Spinach.

That Boston Market-esque Creamed Spinach looks delish.


Wouldn't creamed spinach contain cream - which is dairy - which is not vegan-friendly?

Wouldn't creamed spinach contain cream - which is dairy - which is not vegan-friendly?

Milk substitute.

Wouldn't creamed spinach contain cream - which is dairy - which is not vegan-friendly?

You can substitute cream for silken tofu, soy powder and other junk like that.

Wouldn't creamed spinach contain cream - which is dairy - which is not vegan-friendly?

soy milk :shrug:

soy milk :shrug:

Hm.. Ok.

I didn't think that cream, since it's typically the fat of the milk, could be extracted from soy milk, or any other milk substitute.

Hm.. Ok.

I didn't think that cream, since it's typically the fat of the milk, could be extracted from soy milk, or any other milk substitute.


You can also cream spinach with potato starch.

Excuse my stupidity but what is the difference between a Vegetarian & a vegan??

Hm.. Ok.

I didn't think that cream, since it's typically the fat of the milk, could be extracted from soy milk, or any other milk substitute.

Well I guess you got told, didn't ya?

Excuse my stupidity but what is the difference between a Vegetarian & a vegan??


Vegetarians still use dairy products. Vegans use no animal products. No milk, no eggs, no cheese, and nothing with a face.

Vegetarians still use dairy products. Vegans use no animal products. No milk, no eggs, no cheese, and nothing with a face.
Thank you very much

Well I guess you got told, didn't ya?


Yes, I did.

Vegetarians still use dairy products. Vegans use no animal products. No milk, no eggs, no cheese, and nothing with a face.

Is that just for the human? Curious if it goes over to what they feed their pets, etc. What about what they wear? I know lots of vegetarians but no vegans. I sort of thought a vegan USED not animal products at all...for anything.

Thank you very much

You're welcome.

I think some vegetarians even consider it okay to eat fish.

Actually, there are levels to being a vegetarian. Ovolacto veg... they use dairy products and eggs.

Is that just for the human? Curious if it goes over to what they feed their pets, etc. What about what they wear? I know lots of vegetarians but no vegans. I sort of thought a vegan USED not animal products at all...for anything.

I can only speak for one vegan, and she feeds her cats animal products.

Who on here is actually Vegetarian or vegan?

Who on here is actually Vegetarian or vegan?

Lucky is vegan.

right now i have to follow a vegetarian diet due to gallbladder problems. But once a week i have a little tuna other than that i am eating lots of veggies and some fruits and rice. nothing really exciting as of yet but it is helping me lose some weight thought which is nice.

Be careful w/Bollywood. I know two people who were violently ill after having dinner there one night.

Hey mAlice,
my name is Sunny.. i am the owner of Bollywood Masala.. I am shocked to hear that some people that you know have gotten sick after eating there.. i would be very thankful if you could throw some light on this.. was it some allergies that kicked in .. because i am aware of A customer who got sick because of his allergies with nuts, and i personally make it a point when i am taking orders to make sure i enquire about food allergies. i personally make sure that there is nothing in the restaurant that is pre cooked, as a matter of fact every single thing that is served is cooked per order. i really would be thankful if you could shed some light on this matter.

Thanks again..

Hey mAlice,
my name is Sunny.. i am the owner of Bollywood Masala.. I am shocked to hear that some people that you know have gotten sick after eating there.. i would be very thankful if you could throw some light on this.. was it some allergies that kicked in .. because i am aware of A customer who got sick because of his allergies with nuts, and i personally make it a point when i am taking orders to make sure i enquire about food allergies. i personally make sure that there is nothing in the restaurant that is pre cooked, as a matter of fact every single thing that is served is cooked per order. i really would be thankful if you could shed some light on this matter.

Thanks again..

Well, sunny...it was more like a staph poisoning, if that helps.

I can only speak for one vegan, and she feeds her cats animal products.

I had always wondered about the animals too..A dog can be a vegetarian..its not the healthiest for them..but they can be..a cat on the other hand could not survive on a veg diet..they would die... so i guess if you are truely wanted to do the lifestyle up...you just couldnt have a cat..or a very healthy dog..:killingme

I went to the DC Green Fest over the weekend. There were a few Vegan restaurants from the DC area. I ate some vegan soul food from Soul Vegetarian Cafe' & Exodus Carryout and it was :yum:

I went to the DC Green Fest over the weekend. There were a few Vegan restaurants from the DC area. I ate some vegan soul food from Soul Vegetarian Cafe' & Exodus Carryout and it was :yum:

I was in DC Thursday, didn't hear about it at all. Wish I'd known! I'll have to keep the restaurant name in mind. Do you remember where they said they were located?

I was in DC Thursday, didn't hear about it at all. Wish I'd known! I'll have to keep the restaurant name in mind. Do you remember where they said they were located?

google!

Soul Vegetarian Cafe and Exodus
2606 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20001-3852 - (202) 328-7685
Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-3pm

I was in DC Thursday, didn't hear about it at all. Wish I'd known! I'll have to keep the restaurant name in mind. Do you remember where they said they were located?

202-328-7685
2606 Georgia Ave NW

I think it's near Howard University.