"Pork" Buns, Lotus leaves filled with sticky rice, sweet potato and ginger soup.
Just a few paces away is Joe's Shanghai. One of those packed tourist/locals type of places. Not particularly veggie friendly, but saucy/spicy vegetables and tofu are always a safe bet. Just add fluffy white rice.
White Sesame "Pork" Ramen
Ever on the lookout for new veggie ramen, I tried ZuZu Ramen's Soy-Garlic ramen w/ vegetable broth. I longed for more veggies, but ZuZu is a welcome addition to Brooklyn with all vegetarian items highlighted.
What a week! Two bake sales for Haiti. Tall Guy, Kz, and I stopped by Moo Shoes to donate and taste. I sampled the Pizzelle-Italian waffle cookies, quite possibly the perfect snack (light, crispy, spicy, sweet), this lovely maple cupcake, and (not pictured) mini cinnamon bun. 
Oh New York, the options are sometimes vast and almost overwhelming. I've had pizza at Pala before, but now they have a separate vegan menu! Pala is named for the long wooden instrument used to move the pizza from oven to table.
Gnocchi topped with daiya, bathed in perfect marinara.
Ting Momo (Tibetan Steamed Bun) . After a soak in the Russian baths on a cold winter's night, Tsampa hit the spot. I also had the baked noodle dish (Tse Gyathuk Nygopa-a sort of yakitori) that was insufficiently captured by the low lights/bright flash. 
This somewhat lurid shot of Banana Royale from Caravan of Dreams. Crepes filled with grilled banana, topped with berry sauce and ice-cream. 
Tall Stack of Pancakes at Boneshakers. A brunch for the back-blog famished souls.
A work of true beauty: The Tofu Benny. Brunch doesn't get much better than Boneshakers.
"We have Vegan pizza!"
Mozzarella sticks. Yes, you heard right. Utterly amazing. Rich chewey daiya cased in breaded shells dipped in good old fashion marinara.
Pasta with Italian Seitan Sausage and Broccoli Rabe. So savory & succulent, even better the next day!
Sun In Bloom: The Reuben Special
Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop: The Veggiest of them all
Madiba: The Vegan
ready to go
beautiful dough
Chocolate oatmeal
Licuado & Jugos stands abound just about everywhere. It is a cheap way to get a hefty serving of fruits. Rustic vegan cookies round out the snack.
On the beach front: In Playa del Carmen I had this Yucatan fried rice from Media Luna, just the right amount of nose run. (Ave 5/calle 12). El Vegetarino has closed, and the irony is not lost on me that a carniceria has opened in its place.
Herbs for just about anything and everything at Mercado 23 in downtown Cancun. This is the other Cancun, far from the hawkers and tourists. Where they sell lucha libre masks, religious items, and pinata candy. 
Street food outside of Uxmal: Tostada w/ frijoles and red sauce, jicama & orange w/ lime and spices. 
Grains, beans, and such at Mercado 23.
There's always salad. A nice man in a park gave me a copy of Coco Loco, a sort of Edible Quintana Roo. Where I learned that Yucatan cuisine is quite different from the rest of Mexico due to European influence and Mayan roots. Where I also read about mouth watering sauces and spices that have me seriously anticipating Terry Hope Romero's Vegan Latina.
On the other side of the peninsula is the state and city of Campeche. Known for its brightly colored buildings and fortress that once protected it from Pirates. According to Happy Cow, BioArte was the vegetarian restaurant. Well, it turned out to be a catering business run by a couple out of their home! 
For just 60 pesos, I had this veggie sandwich on housemade bread, simple soup, local green orange, and also not seen here iced tea and salad. 
Chocol'Ha means Hot Chocolate. This darling little cafe serves up proper Mayan Hot Cocoa: pure cocoa, hot spices, and water and blended and steamed. Perfect for an unseasonably cold and wet night in Campeche.
I couldn't get enough of this hot chocolate. In Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state, I bee lined to Ki'Xocotal. Their version was a little more bitter, but provided the fuel for traipsing the cobblestone streets. It really is no wonder the Mayans used it for currency.
Savia: Comida Rica y Nutritiva was closed at night and on weekends. Sadly, we never crossed paths. Calle 59/51, Merida.
Restaurante Amaro: Vegetariano & International. Technically not fully vegetarian, but it is The place to go in Merida. They often have live music and an open spacious environment in which to dine.
Local squash filled w/ soy chunks and doused in red sauce. Rice milk Horchata to drink.
My favorite find in the Yucatan Peninsula: 100% Natural. An omni chain with a whole lot of veg options and locations throughout Mexico and even Miami. 
Downtown Cancun location, Ave Sunyaxchen/ Yaxchilan.
Tacos Vegetarianos, filled with savory bean/soy patties and tons of veggies. The Sasha smoothie made with aloe, nopales (cactus), and chaya-a spinach like leafy green.
Complimentary pan dulce (well, you pay for how many you eat).
Tofusio! Delicious corn tortillas filled w/ scrambled tofu. Quite possibly my favorite meal.
Cafe Blossom on the UES, Pistachio seitan w/ quinoa and zucchini in a horseradish sauce. Blossom has the best seitan, there I said it.
The only vegan pancake happens to be gluten free as well. Topped w/ blueberries and bananas at the old school Good Health: 1435 1st ave/74th st.
The raw chocolate is made by combining coconut butter, cacao powder, and agave. Simple and delicious (recipe courtesy of Ani Phyo)
Noah's are fine, but everytime I think about relocating I miss bagels instantly. New York bagels are known for their salt, malt, yeast, and high gluten that are boiled and baked into works of sheer beauty. Considering their massive carb content, they are a treat to be enjoyed for special occasions. My favorite being a whole wheat everything w/ tofutti cream cheese from Bagels on the square. Someday I'll make them (Vbrunch) and be sure to play Billy Joel in the background and import Catskills water for mystical consistency.
The completion of my academic career as well as various other milestones in my gal gang warranted a visit to this elegant vegan chocolate shop. I truly was a kid in the candy store, considering I am someone who often admires the likes of Jacques Torres and Vosges from afar.
The beautiful array of chocolates includes the likes of soymilk truffles, cashew creme filled, peanut butter, spiced edamame, and so many more (if only my taste buds could transcribe). Cocoa V also serves wine and amazing hot chocolate.
We also shared the lovely cheese plate, featuring the likes of Dr. Cow and vegan honey (brown rice syrup & agave). That blue green algae might be my new favorite.
I'm a sucker for pretty packaging and locally made chocolate as well. Mast Brothers-pecan maple syrup bar, made in Brooklyn. With a little TCHO from San Francisco.
Gnosis-raw vegan organic chocolate made in Queens. With an equally inspiring Chocolate Girl story.
I happened upon Sui Ren by chance, a Williamsburg Izakaya Yakitori bar. I immediately weeded through their menu and found all their veg offering labeled clearly in green. Most importantly: Veggie Ramen w/ the most savory mushroom based broth, succulent King Oyster mushrooms, flower cut carrots, and frisee. The odd thing about this broth is that it leaves your palate feeling refreshed!
On my last night commuting from Forest Hills, I treated myself to the vegetarian menu at Peking Duck Forest. Fortifying hot & sour soup and unphotographed dumplings made this a worthy journey across Queens Blvd.
Loving Hut-348 7th Avenue/29th St
Pignoli-white chocolate-cranberry Biscotti, Chocolate Crinkle, and Lazy Samoas. Kz and I powered through a snow storm to make this trio. 
Chocolate Chippers
Peanut butter agave
Carob Balls (based on chokladboll for those allergic to choco)
21st Century Carob Cookies
Blackstrap Ginger Snaps
