Category Archives: Vegan Finds

by | June 22, 2011 · 1:22 pm

Vegan Girl Checks Out Central 214: Summer Lovin’

by Melissa Brenner

[editors note: Steven Doyle and Vegan Girl checked out Central 214 together this week.  Mr. Doyle’s version was run Monday, this is a vegan follow-up to that same visit.]

I love people that love food and alcohol as much as I do, but that is not the only reason that Chef Blythe Beck of Central 214  is on my favorite people list. The first time I met Chef Beck I fell in love with her spunk and sense of humor (she totally allowed me to playfully harass her as she did a cooking demo as she harassed me back paired with some of the most amazing eye rolls I have ever seen). The last time I met Chef Beck I fell in love with her vegan offerings at Central 214.

Chef Beck is known for being naughty in and out of the kitchen. The meal she prepared for me lived up to her reputation and bordered on pornographic. The following is a description of that meal, including the best entrée of my vegan life, so you may want to have your children leave the room.  Continue reading →

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by | June 17, 2011 · 8:32 am

Vegan Girl Finds Molly Maguires

by Melissa Brenner

Everyone knows I love whiskey, as every good Irish girl should. So, scotch hits into that category. It is super delicious, even though they make it on the wrong island. It’s not a good idea to drink scotch on an empty stomach, but also hard to find vegan eats at a bar that has a good scotch selection. Lucky for Dallas vegans we have Molly Maguire’s.

Touting the best scotch selection in Dallas is a one of the fastest ways to get me to show up at your bar (or anywhere, really). Offering vegan options along with that scotch is the best way to get me to return. This is the beauty of Molly Maguire’s.  Continue reading →

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by | June 6, 2011 · 8:45 am

Where Can a Vegan Girl Watch the Game?

Dirk would like our Vegan Girl

by Melissa Brenner

Vegan sports fans (yes, we exist) rejoice! While the list of sports bars in Dallas is enormous, trying to find one with vegan options is nearly impossible. This whittles our options down to: eating before heading to the bar and hoping you don’t get hungry during the inevitable double overtime OR going to a friend’s house/staying home (maybe you can watch it at home, but I haven’t had a tv for about 6 years).

During something as exciting as a Dallas team in the finals, it’s just way more fun to be out with the obnoxious crowds in a bar. The noise and excitement, high fiving people you have never seen before, bonding with the drunk guy next to you over that bad ref call….it’s just too much fun to miss. So, my friends, here are a few places that you can go to watch the game, revel in the crowds, and eat vegan treats.  Continue reading →

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by | June 1, 2011 · 10:00 am

Vegan Girl Dreams of Villa-O

by Melissa Brenner

There are almost innumerable reasons that I love dining at Villa-O, but I am going to list just a few, in no particular order, that I think will compel you to book your table today.

You’re on a boat. (Yes, I’m totally singing the song and laughing if it’s now stuck in your head) Having grown up on the Gulf Coast (the Florida side), there is nothing more nostalgic for me than sitting on a boat during a breezy and balmy evening. While there is no glassy, clear blue water anywhere near Dallas, the décor of Villa-O allows you to feel like you’re cruising the sea on a fantastic yacht (you just have to ignore the people walking by as they tend to ruin the fantasy….unless you’re accustom to people walking on water).   Continue reading →

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by | May 23, 2011 · 11:44 am

The Vegan Girl Checks Out The Commissary

by Melissa Brenner

What’s a vegan foodie to do in Dallas? Explore and enjoy! Despite Big D being a carnivore carnival, there are amazing options for those of us food lovers who opt for a plant based diet. The chefs at all of the hot spots in town have been amazing, accommodating, and enthusiastic about offering off menu items or adding permanent options to the menu. I’ve been shocked at how many of my veggie friends aren’t aware of the secret vegan menus or the places that are all too happy to whip up some special culinary delight. Since I’m the vegan girl that’s not afraid to ask, I’ve collected a list of dining spots in town that have mind blowing food available and now I’m going to share it with all of you! Stay tuned for updates on the best vegan places you never knew about!  Continue reading →

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