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I'm in Va Beach too and don't know very many veg*ns (vegetarians and/or vegans) here either. Welcome to the boards and congrats on going vegan!
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It's a great city though. I've been here all my life and there's lots to do, especially in the summer. Glad you found Amalfi and Bangkok Garden. If you like Indian we also have a couple great Indian places. One of my faves (because of the staff) is Nawab by Hilltop. Heritage has some good vegan stuff and we have amazing farmers markets during the summer.
Where did you move from? There's good places down at the oceanfront but very few have vegan options. There are some but it's limited and you kinda have to hunt down the one vegan item on the menu. Norfolk has some great places but I'm so rarely out there I wouldn't be a good source. If you moved from somewhere really veg friendly, I'm sorry cause it's kind of seafood heavy around here. It's really cool to have another VB person on VB

I'm actually planning on going to Amalfi with my family in a couple of weeks for my birthday. I want to try the vegan cheesecake. Have you tried it? I've never had a vegan cheesecake altogether, so I'm excited. We also found Nawab, but like Rajput (in Ghent) a litle better because it has a bigger lunch buffet. Have you been to Chipotle. That's another favorite of mine. They were all over in Arizona, and I loved them then. Now, I eliminate some items to make it vegan, but it's still awesome.

My birthday is June 6th and Amalfi catered for me last year. The cheesecake is good and definitely one of the better ones I've had but honestly, you can make a better one at home. It's worth having though. That was my cake last year and the vegan tomato cream sauce pasta which too was ok. Rajput is great. Nice atmosphere. Spice of India is also really good. It's a pretty place and the food is amazing. It's in Chesapeake though. I still haven't been to a Chipotle. Everyone raves but I never make it there. I do hit up Qudoba sometimes and really like Pelon's in the northend. That's a great little spot if you want fresh California style tacos with a huge dose of local surf culture. They have veganizable tacos.
We are getting a Trader Joes this Friday

Wow! You're full of great information. I don't make a lot of sweets at home, and I saw that the cheesecake calls for a vegan cream cheese, which I don't know where to find. I haven't heard of Spice of India in Chesapeake, but then again I've never been down to Chesapeake yet. Might be worth a drive. I think I've heard of Qudoba, but don't know where there is one or what they have. I'll have to look into that along with Pelon's, which I've never heard of before.
We're getting a Trader Joe's? Where? Maybe they'll have more vegan type things than Farm Fresh, which is absurdedly expensive. What are Ulta and TJ's? Oooooh.....vegan make-up?!!!! It would be nice to find in a store and not have to order it online and pay ridiculous amounts for shipping. I'm actually still finishing up my non-vegan items, but I want to make the switch when they're gone. I've been great about eating vegan foods, but need to learn more about household products and such. I guess I'm a work in progress.

TJ's=Trader Joe's. It's opening Friday-this Friday- on the corner of Laskin and First Colonial right by Hilltop. It's on the south side of Laskin and on the West side of 1st Col. They definitely have more vegan stuff and it's much less expensive than FF. There is also a Qudoba across the street. Ulta is where I get most of my makeup, not all but most. It's a huge makeup store kinda like Sephora but awesome-er. It's out off Dam Neck rd in a really cute new shopping center that's all tucked away and secretive.
If you wanted, I could go with you on a sort of vegan tour of the city. Heritage is where you'd buy vegan cream cheese but there's others out there too. Navan foods has some vegan stuff and everything is labeled because it's an allergy sensitive store. Most of my little life revolves around the oceanfront (the numbered VB oceanfront) so that's where my best advice will come from. I found my Husband in Chesapeake and it's a great city with some cool discount stores like Garden Ridge (kinda sucky lately but still ok) and a nice retail district. There's a sweet little Farmers Market At Croc's on 19th every Sunday from 8-12. It's small but close.
I think that's about all I know, lol. I've tried to pick my brain for you


It would be cool to meet up some weekend. I'd love the chance to meet another vegan and have someone who knows the ropes (veganism and the local area).
I'm down at the oceanfront but can go anywhere. Towne Center is great and has a nice sushi place but not much else in terms of vegan related places. Do you like sushi? I have a sushi guy at the beach who's really fun. Sonoma at TC is a cute little wine bar and has some vegan wines. Oh and California Pizza Kitchen is The Yum and has veganizable options. But again, my expertise is the beach.
Just to be upfront, I'm not vegan. I'm vegetarian. I was vegan for a few years and know my stuff though. I buy vegan products and oddly, find the consumer side a lot easier than the food side. I do ok but don't call myself vegan for obvious reasons. Just so that's out there.

I'll PM you my # and we can set up whatever works for you. I'm excited and think we'll have fun. Have you ever been to a TJ's? We could do that and maybe sushi for lunch. Or ULTA. Makeup is always fun. Either way I'd be thrilled to hang out.

I've never had sushi (or been to TJ's). Isn't it just like rice and seaweed and stuff? Please excuse my ignorance. I had always thought it was fish, but I heard that's not true. I guess that's what I'll have to research next. Anyway, I'm not sure if I'd like it or not, but I'm willing to try different things. Why in the world are all wines not vegan????
I'm sorry!!!!! I don't know why I was under the impression that you're vegan. Ooops! My bad. No big deal though, I was omni for years and my family still is, so I can't judge. That's funny--I personally have a harder time with the consumer items at this point. Food I'm doing great with (I think). So, I could definitely use some pointers. I must admit I still have old items that I want to phase out from my pre-vegan days. I hope I can still call myself vegan?!!!! I just don't know where to find certain things like household cleaners and make-up and SHOES!!!!!! I don't want to have to buy everything online.
Anyway, we'll definitely have to hang out. I can always use new friends.

I can definitely use new friends but I also come with a package of great people. My friends are awesome and very welcoming if you ever want to expand your circle.
I may have given off the vegan aura only because I dig the vegan scene and have high respect for vegans. I'm just... not right now. And my Husband is a meatasaurus. I think I mentioned that. But that's neither here nor there

You've never had sushi?!?!?! Oh what a wonderful world awaits you, lol. It is just rice and seaweed but it's also so much more. And tasty. And heavenly. And really scary if you've never been. If you're an adventurous eater, it's fantastic vegan fare. As for the wine thing- some (well, a lot, sadly) are made with isinglass to clarify the wine. Isinglass is fish bladder. I know. Not cool. These are things I can't un-know and if you ever want me to not say something, just tell me. For shoes and makeup and all that odd stuff, I'm your girl. And Trader Joe's. I got that stuff down pat. I fail a lot but I do know what I should do. If that makes sense.
The oceanfront is great to live by. I'm not ON the beach but I can walk there which is great. I can also show you good spots for parking. That can be really tough in the summer and it's only going to get mega worse. Gotta love tourist season! Which, unfortunately, does not mean we can shoot them.

Yes, I'm adventurous and willing to try the sushi as long as it does have some flavor other than plain rice. Ooops...I know I'm demonstrating my ignorance again. I'm allergic to seaweed, but I don't know if that means I can't eat it. Maybe I just can't swim in it. Ha! Ha! No idea actually.
I'm shocked about the wine. Don't worry about telling me about what's in something. I'd rather know than be ignorant, even if I don't like it. Sometimes, I just don't get why animal products are used when things can be just as good (if not better) without it. It's infuriating!!!!!! I'm so frustrated about the shoes, too. I'm really picky in my style. I checked out some of the vegan shoe sites online and I found a few cute pairs, but my size was out of stock...of course!! I just ordered new boots, too. The website said they're from man made materials, but I'm not sure if they are completely! I suppose that at this point I'm technically a "strict vegetarian," (I think) but I want to be vegan. I'm working on it.
Are you going to check out the new Trader Joe's? I'd like to try to make it there this weekend since they might be doing something cool for the grand opening, but our weekend looks pretty packed already. I guess a lot depends on the weather. If it's nice we want to go to the beach. You're so lucky you can walk there from your place! How cool is that!!!! I definitely know what you mean about parking. On the weekends in the summer, the parking ramps are expensive and often full!




Hi. I'm Midwestgal and, despite my name, I've just moved to Richmond. I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian, but if I stay in Richmond much longer I'll have no excuse for not being vegan. I've never seen so many vegan friendly restaurants in my life.

Hi! I'm in Chesterfield County. It's cool that you like our city so far! What restaruants have you tried?
It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities. ~A. Dumbledore
Other people have mentioned Ellwood's grocery story, but their coffee shop across the parking lot has a nice veg*n selection including vegan cream cheese, desserts, and yogurts.
However, the tastiest food I've had is brunch at Cafe Gutenberg. It's a little pricey, but my boyfriend and I had the vegan corn cakes and biscuits with "sausage" gravy. It was so delicious. They also have vegan waffles, pancakes, and other brunch classics.
What about you? What places do need to try out?
I haven't been to Panda Veg, but have been to that wonderful mostly vegetarian restaurant across the street, Ipanema Cafe. And I love Ellwood Thompson. I understand they're doing "meatless Mondays" in the deli area now!


Anyway I wanted to post in this thread to see if any folks would be interested in getting together for the world-wide VB meet-up on 11/1?!?
It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities. ~A. Dumbledore
Hey everyone! I live in Northern Virginia, in Vienna and Tyson's Corner area. Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant is my favorite!! Makes me drool just thinking about it!

I go to school in Norfolk, so I'd love to know if there are any vegetarian restaurants close by. Thanks!
I'm a 20 year old Virginia Beach girl. However, I'm also a junior at Virginia Tech, so I also consider Blacksburg my home

I play guitar but have not been playing out much the past few years. I just don't care for bars and partying all the time. I been lacto veggie since 1998 and I basically just want a good fairly simply life, if thats possible.
Bryan

Hey everyone just checking in...I now live in Chester and I hate it here since it is so far away from Richmond and all of the cool things there. I miss Tan-A, Ellwood Thompson's, Giovanni's, Maymont, Hanover Vegetables, Gelati Celasti (their pumpkin gingersnap ice cream is the bomb), the Science Museum...all of the different restaurants...Mediterranean Deli, Panda Veg, Thai Diner, Hobby Lobby, safe midnight Wal*mart runs to Short Pump...Anyone from the area that knows anywhere good to eat over here besides Chipotle, The Olive Garden and Sheetz? The pho place over here sucks (Asian Bistro and Pho). I am lacto-ovo. BTW is Panda Veg still open in Richmond???

It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities. ~A. Dumbledore

Poppy, yes on West Grace across from the old Nanci Raygun and the near the old Ukrops. Cool I will go whenever I am in town again. I love that place! Thanks.
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I have been a vegetarian for about 6 months and working on a transition to veganism. Â I don't know anyone else doing this and most people look at me like I am crazy. Â I try not to get preachy, I know most people are set in their ways and afraid of change. Â So, I dont push the topic. Â Does make me feel weird when I go somewhere with other people.
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I'm a teacher and I live alone with my kitty cat and I read a lot, obsess too much about tv shows and movies. Anyhow, nice to meet you all :)
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