I live in Greensboro and I've been to Boba House (like 10 times). I thought the food was fantastic but I'm a little concerned about eating there. I was told that a dish was vegan and the next time that it wasn't. :confused: Then I found this site:http://filebox.vt.edu/users/ehollowa/index.htm

I was never under the impression that everything was vegan, the fliers I saw stated that it was 100% and 80% vegan. The owner says that they no longer use gelatin. It was apparently a miscommunication with the supplier who said that gelatin was suitable for vegetarians. So while it's promising that the problem was corrected, it makes me wonder about the owners'/staff's knowledge of veg*nism. If they were opening a vegetarian place and were ignorant to the fact that gelatin isn't vegetarian, what exactly do they know about other ingredients? Do they realize what is vegan and what is not?

It sucks because I would love to go back but I'm just concerned about eating there. I don't want to be misled (intentionally or unintentionally) about what I put into my body. At least at the Grapevine, I know the owner has extensive knowledge of veg*nism, even the "minor" ingredients.

They now provide a list of all ingredients to anyone who asks. I only recently started eating there, and I hadn't heard any of the controversy, as I go to school in Virginia and only come home now and then. I know one of the waiters there, so next time I go to Tate St., maybe I'll ask about it.

Boba House = :9

I thought I had already posted on this thread, but I guess not! I'm actually from Charlotte as well, it's good to see some other Charlotteans on this board. Strangely enough, I was also originally from Louisiana until I was 7 (Harvey, LA).

As far as vegetarian restaurants, I hear The Peaceful Dragon is a great place to go, with lots of non-traditional vegetarian food. The Mellow Mushroom restaurants also serve tofu and tempeh subs, and there's a place called the Penguin Diner on Thomas Street that serves soy dogs, among other things.

I got my Master's degree from UNCC, did any of you go there?

Good to meet you wfudeac. I'm in Charlotte as well.

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Hi everyone i'm in Charlotte too, the peaceful dragon is probably the best food in the city, but i also love brixx pizza, they will put vegan cheese on your pizza at no extra charge, and its really really yummy

I'm from Durham!!

Have any of you been to the Sage Vegetarian Cafe in Chapel Hill? I thought it was pretty good. link (http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/north_carolina/chapel_hill/)
And then Foster's, you all know Foster's, right? Lots of vegetarian options. I love that place.

i love North Carolina and i love living here!

my favorite team is DUKE DUKE DUKE!!

i live in New London, NC if anyone has ever been here..it's like 5 miles wide. about 10 miles away from Misenheimer, 8 Miles away from Albemarle, 25 miles away from Salisbury

Soy is southbound yet again! Veggie food companies gush about relatively tiny Asheville in the same breath as Berkeley. What's more, Asheville, which recently hosted Vegetarian Summerfest, offers four all-vegetarian restaurants-and a horde of eateries that are happy to create meatless fare. With the recent opening of Asheville's fourth vegetarian restaurant, Rosetta's, you can eat at a vegetarian restaurant any time you want.

Want to head for a veg friendly pub/pizza place instead? You've got several to choose from. Barley's Taproom features a veg friendly menu including soy cheese pizza, jerk tofu sandwiches, a veggie burger, and excellent black bean hummus. Or to take in a movie with your brew and soy cheese pizza, head over to the Asheville Pizza Company. Or try the Mellow Mushroom, where you'll also find a great selection of beer, soy cheese pizzas, tempeh and tofu sandwiches. Another pizza place offering soy cheese is Nick 'n Willie's.

You can devour some tasty vegan baked goods at the City Bakery on Charlotte Street or at Earth Fare, the bustling health food supermarket located in the Westgate Shopping Center. Earth Fare also offers vegetarian and vegan hot food options as well as the best salad bar around. Veggie dog options abound on the streets of Asheville almost all of the many coffee shops offer soymilk as well. At least two ice cream shops offer soy ice cream and/or rice ice cream. The ice cream shops are The Hop, near UNCA, and Sweet Heaven on historic Montford Avenue.

Looking for ethnic food? Most of the two dozen plus Chinese, Japanese, and Thai restaurants offer many excellent vegetarian selections. Several have regularly-scheduled vegetarian buffets. And don't pass up Mother India, Salsa's, and Urban Burrito. In a hurry? Check out the tofu sub at Two Guys Hoagies, which has two locations around town. There are so many vegetarian options in Asheville; it's hard to find a restaurant that doesn't offer a good vegetarian or vegan meal. No wonder Self magazine found Asheville the happiest city in America.

CAFÉ MAX & ROSIE'S
52 N. Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC
828-254-5342

LAUGHING SEED
40 Wall Street
Asheville, NC
828-252-3445

GREEN LIGHT CAFE
205 West State Street
Asheville, NC
828-669-2444

EARTH FARE
66 Westgate Shopping Center (at I-240 West)
Asheville, NC
828-253-7656

they will put vegan cheese on your pizza at no extra charge, and its really really yummy


Huh. I had no idea. I'll have to go next time i'm uptown.

hi! I live in Charlotte NC, But I am from Albemarle NC..... I used to live in New London. SweetShorty do you go to North Stanly?? I have a nephew and a niece that go to Kendall Valley!

NE WAY.... There is a little Indian Resturant (all vegetarian) on Albemarle Rd. It's towards the brand new target!

:smitten:

What is the veggie lifestyle like in the RTP area? From what I have read here, it appears to be good. I'm originally from Bristol, TN and now living in Colorado. I hope to move to Raleigh or nearby this year or next. It's glad to know that there are good places to dine out that cater to our diet.

Another Charlotte person here! But I am moving to Greensboro in August for college. Guilford Fighting Quakers! I don't know of any good vegetarian places in Greensboro, so if you have any suggestions, that'd be great! I know that the campus cafeteria has a section for vegetarians and for vegans, but I'm sure that their food will get a little boring after a while, so I'll need to expand my menu. Thanks!

Another Charlotte person here! But I am moving to Greensboro in August for college. Guilford Fighting Quakers! I don't know of any good vegetarian places in Greensboro, so if you have any suggestions, that'd be great! I know that the campus cafeteria has a section for vegetarians and for vegans, but I'm sure that their food will get a little boring after a while, so I'll need to expand my menu. Thanks!

Ahh, you're moving to my neighborhood. You're right about Guilford's cafeteria, they're pretty good. Also there is a new Thai place across Friendly Avenue behind the cafeteria that has lots of vegetarian selections, and the J&S Cafeteria is a regular haunt of my own. Welcome to town! :)

Thanks Bankruptor!

Also, thebelovedtree and I discovered a great new store for veg*ns in Charlotte recently. It's called the Home Economist Market and it's on South Blvd. I believe that they also have another location elsewhere in Charlotte, possibly on Independence Blvd.

They sell food stuffs for veg*ns that can't be found at regular grocery stores and many things that Talley's Green Grocery doesn't even carry. (I thought thebelovedtree was going to have an orgasm when she found Tofuti Better Than Cream Cheese.) Just thought that I would let everyone know!

I go to north stanly!!! North Stanly Comets! i love it! my mom was gonna teach at kendall valley this year!

hi! I live in Charlotte NC, But I am from Albemarle NC..... I used to live in New London. SweetShorty do you go to North Stanly?? I have a nephew and a niece that go to Kendall Valley!

NE WAY.... There is a little Indian Resturant (all vegetarian) on Albemarle Rd. It's towards the brand new target!

:smitten:


thanx for the tip! i'm so going!!! :D

I, too, live in North Carolina.

i live in Stanly County in New London. No one knows where new london is so its ok

Hey, SweetShorty132! I live in Albemarle, and am a new vegetarian, as well as my Mom and both my sisters. I've still decided to eat seafood for now, but am completely giving up poultry, beef and pork. Just not sure how I feel about seafood just yet, but definately know I won't be able to eat every other meat anymore. I just don't see cows and pigs and chickens as being any different than a cat or a dog. Just as most pet owners feel their pets have feelings, emotions and personalities, I think cows, pigs and chickens have the same feelings. Anyway, my name is Jennifer, and I work at the Stanly County YMCA. Just wanted to introduce myself.

i'm *hopefully* moving to raleigh ASAP...any info. on the veg scene in the triangle area would be excellent...the more i read about it down there, the more i love it...btw...i'm from virginia...

I'm thinking about going to UNC-Chapel Hill next fall. Does anyone know what kind of vegan food they serve and what the vegan community of the area is like? Or just what the community is like in general? I've never been. Thanks.

Burlington, NC here. :sheep: <sorry i cant get enough of that sheep. hes so kyoot!

i live in raleigh... anyone around? don't know too many vegetarians in the area!

I'm a veggie from Raleigh. I've lived here my entire life.

I'm thinking about going to UNC-Chapel Hill next fall. Does anyone know what kind of vegan food they serve and what the vegan community of the area is like? Or just what the community is like in general? I've never been. Thanks.

The campus is very pretty. I was in a Latin competition that took place there. Very nice in spring. Chapel Hill has one of the best, if not the best, music scene in the entire Southeast. "The Cat's Cradle", "Go! Room 4" (although they might be closing), "Local 506", and more within a few miles of campus. As far as vegan food on campus, I'm not too sure, but there is an excellent grubhouse called "The Pita Pit" on Franklin Street. I haven't been there since being a vegan, but they have the best Falafel Pita I've ever consumed.