DC’s favorite fast-casual restaurant, Shouk, shows that plant-based, kosher food can be flavorful, satisfying and loved by all, even those who aren’t vegan. Andrew visits and shares what’s new for the company.
Fast Casual That’s Friendly to Any Diet
About the Author
Andrew Friedman is an attorney in Washington, DC. He writes about food, nutrition and veganism on his blog, The Avocadbro. He loves animals, but doesn't love eating them.
Vegan is the New Black
It’s never been a better time to be a Jewish vegan. Take, for example, Doron Petersan’s new Fare Well in DC, which serves pierogi and a bagel platter with cured carrot “lox.”
Planting Seeds for Plant-Based Eating
A newcomer to the DC food scene, Shouk offers bright and creative Mediterranean fast food—think pitas overflowing with veggies and crunchy salads—with no meat, dairy or other animal products in sight.
Wake Up and Smell the Superfood
Javazen is the brainchild of three young Jewish UMD grads who were seeking to create a better cup of coffee thanks to superfoods like goji berries and upgrade the coffee-drinking experience as a whole.
Turkey Day—Hold the Turkey
The turkey is the big Thanksgiving centerpiece, but for most people it’s not even the highlight of the meal. Save turkeys and tradition at the same time with these five vegan turkey substitutes.
Groovy Vegan Mushroom Gravy
You’ll want to start preparing this several hours in advance or the night before by putting a 13- to 14-ounce can of coconut milk in a spot where it can sit without being jiggled or moved. The thick coconut cream naturally rises to the top, while coconut water, which has the strongest coconut flavor, stays at…
Veganized Creamy Smashed Potatoes
This is a simple, delicious, creamy mashed potatoes recipe. Try it with the groovy mushroom gravy. Both recipes come courtesy of my good friend, Nakul Dawra, a mathematician and culinary magician in Los Angeles, California. He is a master at creating vegan delicacies. He generously agreed to share his take on these Thanksgiving classics. Trust…
Breaking the Fast the Vegan Way
Bagels, cream cheese, lox. For many of us those are Yom Kippur break-fast staples. Not so if you’re vegan. Here are some ideas for breaking the fast without hurting animals, tradition or your appetite.
Veganized Tuna
Here’s a vegan version of a break-fast staple (which your reluctant friends might even be eager to try): vegan tuna fish. When you delicately mash up garbanzo beans, it turns into a flaky, yet hearty option to put in between two slices of bread. It’s quite tuna fish-like. The final product is a delicious meal…
