by Jim Thompson | Dec 29, 2019 | Local Events, Local Vegans, News, Restaurant Reviews, Vegan Businesses
In a lot of ways, 2019 was rough. Kids in cages. Toxic tweets. The lowest of low-brow politics. Shootings. The Amazon on fire. Everything else on fire. Resurgent anti-Semitism. Bigotry and misogyny on full display. A growing gulf between the haves and...
by Jim Thompson | Aug 1, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews
I imagine I’ve walked by Mom’s Diner– the little place on the corner of Westcott and Harvard– at least a thousand times. Mom’s sits next to Recess Coffee, across the street from Alto Cinco and the Westcott Theater, right down the street...
by Jenna Holakovsky | Jun 19, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews
The Experience Supporting local businesses is a strong value for most Syracuse natives and the guys behind Stout Beard Brewing Co. are no exception. From brewing beer to cooking up food, Stout is comprised of New York State and Onondaga Grown ingredients. They...
by Jenna Holakovsky | Apr 23, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews
The Experience The first time I had the opportunity to enjoy Habiba’s Ethiopian food was through My Luck Tummy. Those who are not familiar, My Lucky Tummy is a pop-up food court that hosts Refugees and New Americans in Syracuse as guest chefs, bringing more flavor to...
by Mauri Stott | Apr 2, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews
Half-Moon Bakery and Bistro in Jamesville first caught my attention on Instagram with their beautiful photos. Their colorful cakes are available in several sizes and vegan or not (some in the case each week, but most are special orders). They are decorated with...
by Nicole Kearney | Mar 28, 2019 | Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegan Businesses
Gretchen’s Confections is a lovely chocolatier café in Auburn, with a variety of vegan options. My first visit to Gretchen’s was for their chocolate tasting event. My wife and I debated heading out that snowy evening, and I’m so glad we did! Stepping...
