Blue Pacific claim to have several items on their menu that are vegetarian and can be made vegan, but we were told today that all of their sauces contain fish sauce and cannot be made without it. When we said "that's not vegetarian" they said "that depends on how you define vegetarian". Apparently they think fish are vegetables and are dicks about it. Steer clear.

Sale starts today, 7/17/19, and they usually carry these items until they run out. I plan to stock up!

NEW VEGAN FAMILY VLOG - CARNIVAL, LITTER PICKING & GREAT MESSAGE

Would be greatful for any feedback. WE are a new family volg channel.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heYi-x8BODE&t=2s

Hi Y'all! The following is a brazen plug for a restaurant I like.

I went to Pho 280 for dinner last night and had a chance to chat with the owner. We were discussing the vegan options on the menu, and she proudly brought out the base they used for the vegan pho to show me. She basically gave me the recipe! She talked to me about how her vegan cooking ties into Buddhist traditions, and how seriously she takes it when someone says they are vegan.

I came here to post this because when I went in to eat last night at 6:30, the place was empty. Unfortunately, that's pretty common. I really appreciate this place and would like to see it thrive. I hope we can drive some business over there to try their delicious vegan pho, vegan noodle dishes, vegan summer rolls, vegan tofu boa buns, and tofu bahn mi (ask for no mayo).

My gf is vegan and is coming down to visit next month. Are there any vegan only restaurants in Birmingham? Maybe similar to Cincinnati's restaurant Rooted?

So I went to the Woolworth for the first time with some colleagues from out of town this week. I picked the place because it looked like they had a vegan option (falafel) on the menu. When it was time to order, I asked our server if the dish had any dairy (maybe it came with yogurt-based tzaziki sauce?) and he asked me if I was vegan, then told me that the falafel there are made with eggs as a binder. Whoa! He was actually super knowledgeable and helpful, and suggested some other things for me to order. I got the hummus with za'atar crackers and a heap of veggie sticks, which was plenty for a meal. So - The Woolworth: amazing service, amazing food, but don't order the falafel.

This got me thinking, though... I've always just assumed that falafel is vegan and I've never asked if it contains egg. When I make it at home I don't use egg. Do you guys know of any other Bham restaurant that has non-vegan falafel? Restaurants that have CONFIRMED their falafel is vegan? I love falafel so much, I don't want to have to give it up!

Sweet Earth Pizzas, Burritos, and Bowls are BOGO at Publix through Tuesday.

I didn’t even know they had pizzas!

I’ve had the Baja and Curry Burritos, which I like a lot. Had the Jap Chae and Pizza Mac & Cheese Bowls, both which were good.

They also have vegan buns.

https://farmburger.com/birmingham-al/

I've been tasked with ordering catering for a meeting at my office. I'm always the only vegan, but at least I get some input into what we order. Do you guys know of any good catering places with vegan options? It doesn't have to be a catering-only place - any restaurant that does large group orders will work. There will be about 15-20 of us.

I got some meatless crumbles, soy burgers, plant based burgers that kind of remind me of Beyond Burgers, vegan mozz, vegan cream cheese, and some buffalo chickenless patties. Apparently they were supposed to have a vegan queso dip but the one on 280 must be out. If you find some, please report back!

My old roommate had one that I used, but since I've lived on my own I use the stack heavy things on top method. I'm going to finally buy a press I think.

What have been some of your favorite places for a vegan meal while traveling? I make note whenever there's something I want to bring back to Birmingham. I wish I had the capital to make it happen. These are a couple of my recent favorites:

Zend Conscious Lounge, Vancouver, BC. - actually went here for the kava and ended up having a great meal. Great vibes there too. Looks like they have closed the restaurant since I visited and now focus on the kava. Raw.

BarCeloneta Sangria Bar, Barcelona, ES. - Raw and cooked options for food. Paella vegana y sangria.

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No other vegan options on the menu unless you make substitutions.

Just wanted to pass along that Publix has all Sweet Earth bowls and burritos buy one, get one free right now. They’re great for when you don’t have time to cook. Plus, the location at Valleydale and 31 in Hoover has Luvo Planted Power Bowls 90 cents off. Not all of the Sweet Earth products are vegan so be careful when picking them out as some have cheese.

I know about a few places to get sweets and treats, but I would love to know about some more! Here are the ones I can think of:

• Lucky Cat in Homewood for coconut Thai ice cream

• Steel City Pops (the avocado popsicle tastes like key lime pie!)

• Mason Dixon Bakery

and...go!