Late Night Vegan New York. Dhaba, Vegan Indian past Midnight. Kathy Freston & Jane Velez-Mitchell on Headline News talkin' Cacao. East St. Louis Stray Dogs Need Fosters!

You always hear that NY is the "City that Never Sleeps".  But it's not.  Well, maybe it IS, but maybe it isn't the city that "DINES" all night.  So many places close up at 10, 11 or by midnight.  Kind of a bummer for those of us that love long, leisurely dinners when the clock strikes 12.  Even though many places brag of a later closing time in "The Vegan Guide to New York" book, often they fib.  If it's slow, they close early.  If it's winter, they close early.  If the waitstaff has a wild date night ahead, they close early.  Same thing with DhaBa.  Except that "hypothetically" they are open until 2 am.  Once we went pretty late & the place was PACKED with "youngsters" (people under 45).  And then the last time we went before 11, and were told that the kitchen was closing very soon & we should order ASAP.  So it's a crap shoot, but hit a good night, and this place is happening.

Dhaba

108 Lexington Avenue

New York City, NY.

10016

212.336.3567

What's pretty cool about this place is that they specify which dishes are Vegan.  We vegans like that.  I hate to be the "Meg Ryan" ordering.  So the more answers directly on the menu, the better.

  Kadai Bhindi.  Sauteed Okra with Onions, Ginger, & Coriander.  A great okra dish.  I thought everything was a tad greasy, but hubby didn't even flinch.  But basically all restaurant food seems greasy to me (even raw joints, and sometimes especially raw joints).  So for late night Indian, it was nothing compared to "Shalimar" in San Fran, where we picked up a late night meal because the 3 pieces of tofu from acclaimed "Millenium" were not enough.  Shalimar was greasy.  Beyond greasy.  This was just "normal".

The decor is pretty hip and it's kind of an Indian "Sex in the City" joint.  Okay, everything "hip" is Sex in the City to me, because that's the last thing media wise, that I have followed, where I even came close to "hip clubs".  Lots of cloth on the wall, which I Love, BUT, with bedbugs being such a major NY topic, I kind of wondered if any were lurking in there!!

Loved that this was a "hang out" place.  A full bar and people uninhibited enough to use it.  Overall I though Dhaba was pretty good.  Basically, it has a decent vibe and isn't too "stiff".  Hubby thinks it is is delicious.  And that that deliciousness goes really well with a large Kingfisher Beer.  He quite appreciates a full bar WITH his spicy food.  I could do without the oil......but that is basically at every restaurant, so I can't be used as a barometer.  Also, would I trek here in the daytime?  Probably not.  Only because there are far too many entirely Vegan places to eat during regular hours.  We had just been to Caravan of Dreams way too many times for late night eats and thought we would switch it up a bit.  And Counter was forever closed the last time we went..........

What are your favorite Late Night Vegan Eats where YOU live??

www.gatewaypets.com

Some kids that are on the streets of East St. Louis, Illinois.  Pj & Gateway Pet Guardians go each and every single day to care for all of the stray dogs & cats that they see.......and then rescue & foster as spots open at the shelter or foster homes become available.  These are areas of the United States that are incredible impoverished.  Even though I have accompanied Pj on these feedings many times, I am continually shocked & saddened by the "blight" of Washington Park, Illinois & East St. Louis, Illinois. They are "forgotten" places.  So many people & animals suffering.  There are some organizations helping with the people, but of course, that can be complicated.  The dogs can also be difficult.  As many are very shy & nearly feral.  Others are completely "normal" and were once "pets".  Pj works to gain trust of those that are not so trusting & GPG works on rescue plans.

Kathy Freston & Jane Velez-Mitchell on Chocolate.......Headline News.....Veganism is going Mainstream.  

Sacred Chow. New York Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten Free Goodness.

Sacred Chow.
100% Ethically Kosher * 100% Low Carbon Code * 100% Eco-Vegan * 100% ♥ Healing
227 Sullivan Street, NYC 10012 (b/w W3 & Bleecker)
212.337.0863 * ABCDEFM to W 4, 6 to Bleecker
Open 11 AM - 10 PM Sun-Th, 11 AM - 11 PM F & Sat 

NY Vegan Peaceful Eating.

We had been walking by this place for years and it looked really sweet and cozy.  However, our hours and Sacred Chow's hours rarely met.  But we had a free lunch hour so we decided to finally try this place out!  Appreciated how the menu was very clearly marked.....

Starters $5

Sunflower Lentil Paté, Hummus Of The Day (Ks, Sf, Ns, Gf) with veg served with crostini
Curried Steamed Broccoli (Gf, Ns, Sf)
Sesame Steamed Collard Greens (Gf, Ns, Sf)

Tapas

Ea $7.50 / (3) $18

Griddled Shiitake Mushrooms (Gf) with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Root Vegetable Latkes (Ks) with indonesian date butter
Dijon Marinated Kale (Gf, Ns, Sf, Ks)
Peanut Soba Noodles Cold (Ks) with sweet & spicy peanut sauce
Grilled Western Tofu (Gf, Ks)
Orange Blackstrap Bbq Seitan (Ks)
Indonesian Roasted Tempeh (Gf)
Korean Tofu Cutlets (Gf, Ks)
Shredded Tofu Spa Salad (Gf, Ks)
Black Olive Seitan (Ks)
Mama's Soy Meatballs (Gf) with sicilian sauce
Veg, Grain, Protein, Beans & Rice Of The Day: Please See Specials Sheet Extra Sides: Bread, Crostini, Rice: $3

We went kind of between lunch and dinner and it was super nice & quiet at that time.  Just one other couple was taking refuge from the city in the tranquil space.  Small space but utterly charming.

Salads

Sm $8 / Lg $12, (Ks, Sf)

4 Seasons shredded beets, carrots, julienned apples & crunchy yuba (soy milk skin) strips with dijon vinaigrette gf (for ns: omit yuba)
Shiitake Mushroom & Spinach Gf with toasted sunflower seeds and south indian dressing
Sacred Caesar* with garlic croutons
Kale Caesar with tofu "croutons"
Tapa Salad (Large Only) Greens & Tapa (Gf, Ns) with dressing
*For Gf Ask For Veggies.

Heroes $10

Our Proteins Are Served On Toasted Hero Bread Or Corn Tortilla (Gf) With Chow Slaw & Pickle. Vegan Cheese Add $2 (Daiya Mozzarella Or Chow Oat Chevre)

Grilled Western Tofu* (Ks) thick-sliced juicy western tofu, dill-soy mayo, greens.
Spa Salad* (Ks) shredded tofu & celery with dill- soy mayo and greens.
Mama’s Soy Meatballs* savory meatballs with spicy sicilian sauce
Olive Seitan (Ks) say-tahn. tender black olive seitan, dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.
Tempeh Reuben* tem-pay. ks roasted tempeh strips, sauerkraut, caramelized onions, sacred chow russian dressing.
Hummus Salad Hero* (Ks, Ns) hummus, shredded beet & carrots, sacred chow dijon vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Soup Of The Day (Ks) gf unless indicated			8.00
Souper Hero soup, 1/2 hero, small salad (until 4pm)			(choose two) 12.00
Not Dog on a toasted whole wheat bun			6.00
With Browned Onions Add			1.00
With Sauerkraut Add			1.00
With Cheese			2.00
*For Delicious Gluten Free Option, Please Request Corn Tortilla. That's A Wrap!

Mon-Fri, Until 4Pm, Other Times $12
Build A Power Bowl Lunch $10

Protein meatballs, bbq seitan, with tofu, beans. choose 1 from each
Grain soba noodles or brown rice.
Veggie broccoli, collard greens, or both

Sides

Dressing peanut, russian, dijon, caesar, south indian			3.00
Bread / Crostini with tofu, olive seitan, or tempeh			3.00
With Salads			6.00
Substitute Kale Or Spinach For Lettuce			2.00

Bbq Seitan (Ks) chunky seitan & onions in thai bbq sauce.

Hubby ordered the seitan........with a delicious carrot slaw and fresh pickles.  He was really happy!  They didn't skimp on the fillings and the bread looked delicious.

Desserts

Brownie (Gf, Ks) held together with chocolate and hope! contains cocoa, melted chocolate and ganache to give that extra edge of chocolate.			6.75
Brownie Sundae (Gf, Ks) our famous triple chocolate brownie topped with hot fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream & sprinkles			9.75
Chocolate Truffle Cake (Gf, Ks) dense, rich chocolate cake, filled with strawberry ganache & topped with chopped house made pralines			8.75
Crisp Of The Day (Ns, Ks) seasonal fruit with oat crumble. wf (oats)			8.00
Scoop Of Soy Ice Cream (Gf, Ks)			3.75
Pound Cakes (Ks) orange chocolate chip or banana			5.00
Vanilla Cupcake (Ks) with sacred chow chocolate cream frosting & sprinkles.			2.75
Sinner Bar (Gf, Ks) candy bar made of toasted coconut caramel dipped in chocolate gf, ks			4.00
Jammies (Gf, Ks) oat & sunflower seed cookie w/dates & strawberry preserves sf, ns, wf (oats), ks			3.75
Macaroon (Gf, Sf, Ns, Ks) made from toasted coconut and sweetened with brown rice syrup			4.00

Something about travel always makes we want to tow the line with the food.  Just to avoid upset tummies and I knew I was going to be heading to the Jivamukti Studio later.  So ended up with a nicely sized Kale Salad.  And below, the "Grain of the Day" with a sundried tomato tapenade.  Gluten Free Polenta.  Loved the salad and the polenta & tapenade combination was really comfort food.  It was healthy (not greasy or heavy) and earthy with subtle flavors.  Really nice for a chilly day.  The funny thing about ordering the "Grain of the Day" is that the waitress (who was a doll and reminded me of one of my favorite Persian friends) wrote on the tab "GOD".  

Frozen Smoothies $8.25

Gf. For Ns, Coconut Milk

Very Berry bananas, berries, & soy milk or apple juice
Gym Body bananas, almonds, cinnamon, ax, & soy milk or apple juice
Iced Coffee Wake Up bananas, espresso crystals, & soy milk
Charlie Brown bananas, peanut butter chocolate, & soy milk

Fresh Juice $8

Orange
Apple
Carrot
Celery
Beet
Broc
Add Ginger $0.50, Add Greens $0.75

Blue Sky Sodas

Pellegrino Water cola, root beer, cherry vanilla, ginger ale			3.00
Coffee, Tea*			(16 oz) 4.00
Chai Latte, Latte, Cappuccino make any beverage			4.50
Iced Add			.75

Caff Teas

Green
Jasmine Green Tea
Black
Oolong
English Breakfast
Darjeeling
Earl Grey
Bancha toasted green
Twig Kukicha

Herbal Teas

Chamomile
Peppermint
Ginger

Brunch Weekend

Sat & Sun 11Am-4Pm

Peppersteak Hero grilled seitan strips, peppers, onions, & cheese, served on whole wheat baguette, with a side of home fries.			13.75
Waffle Gf made with rice our, sunflower seeds, & freshly ground ax seeds, with pure maple syrup or blueberry sauce, fresh fruit and coconut crème fraiche.			13.50
French Toast a thick slice of our banana pound cake grilled up warm and crisp, with blueberry sauce.			12.75
Soy Buttermilk Biscuit			2.00
Add Earth Balance Or Jam			.75
Both Earth Balance & Jam			1.25

Sides

Fresh Fruit, Salad, Or Steamed Greens (Gf)			5.00
Home Fries (Ns) Or Tempeh Strips (Gf)			6.00
Blueberry Sauce, Maple Syrup, Cheese (Gf, Ns)			3.00
Earth Balance Or Jam jam is sf			2.00

Prix Fixe

Served With Garden Salad.*

Frittata (Gf) tofu omelette filled with sacred chow sicilian tomato sauce and vegan cheese, rolled up, slow cooked, and topped with sauce & cheese.			13.75
Tempeh Hash (Gf) crumbled roasted & seasoned tempeh with hash browned sweet potatoes and spanish onions.			13.50
Tofu Scramble (Gf) made from crumbled tofu, sautéed spanish onions and our special seasonings; served with home fries.			13.75
B’fast Sandwich soy buttermilk biscuit piled high with tofu scramble, cheese and seasoned roasted tempeh strips.**			12.75
Biscuits & Gravy two biscuit halves w/tofu scramble & steamed greens, smothered with southern style gravy.			13.75
For Gf Option, Ask For Corn Tortilla. ** Sub Fruit Or Steamed Greens If Preferred.

Wine By The Glass

All Alcohol On Premises At Sacred Chow Is Sustainable, Kosher Pareve And Vegan. Whenever Possible, Sacred Chow Sources From Wineries Or Breweries In New York. Please Ask Your Server For A Full List Of Wines, As They Do Change Periodically. Beers On Tap Do Change Out, Depending On The Season And The Demand, So Get Your Favorite While It Lasts!

Red Wines

Red By "W", California a proprietary blend of syrah, zin, and black muscat (respectively) bring berry, spice, and a touch of sweetness.			7.50
Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel, California rich, floral, and lightly fruity.			10.00
Ramon Cordova Rioja, Spain full-bodied, deep purple wine filled with blueberries, spices, chocolate and a perfect balance of tannins.			11.25
Barkan Petite Syrah, Israel delicious wine with hints of persimmon, chocolate and olive. delightful with sacred caesar or mama’s soy meatballs			8.25

White Wines

Alfasi Chardonnay, Chile a lively white with flavors of apples and spices. plays well with our complex carb tapas and salads.			7.50
Don Alfonso Sauvignon Blanc, Chile zesty wine with a creamy feel and tons of pear, apple, & spice. pairs well with sacred caesar or griddled shiitake mushroom & spinach salad.			7.50
Baron Herzog Chardonnay, California a true california chardonnay. a perfect balance of fruit, oak and tannins. will stand up to any dish on our menu.			9.75
Bartenura Pinot Grigio, Italy lemony, minerally and a balance of soft spices matches up well with our hummus and tofu.			9.50

Featured Beer

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale bottle

(16oz.) 12.25

Bottles Beer

Bard's Tale Dragon's Gold			(12oz.) 8.00
Blue Point Toasted Lager			(12oz.) 7.50
Crispin Hard Cider			(12oz.) 7.25
Doc's Hard Apple Cider			(12oz.) 11.25
Full Sail Premium Lager			(16oz.) 6.50
Full Sail Session Black			(16oz.) 6.50
Samuel Smith Organic Lager			(12oz.) 8.50
Young's Double Chocolate Stout			(16oz.) 9.00
Gf = Gluten Free, Wf = Wheat Free, Ns = No Soy, Ks = Kosher 4 Shabbos

It's a quaint spot.  It's not full of pretentious nuevo foods, but just simple yet wholesome plant based goodness.  A nice refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Village.  Our food came quickly, yet we didn't feel rushed at all.  I personally can't stand it when they keep coming to clear your plates when you aren't finished eating.  This is a place you can linger with dim lighting.

Vegan in New York. There's An App for that.

      

Yes, I have a sick habit of accumulating books.  And after I gave all my favorite ones away, I just started again.  But I never gave away my past 5 years worth of "Vegan Guide to New York City" by Rynn Berry & Chris Suzuki. .  Nope.  Those books are far too precious and to be doled out to close friends.  Seriously, West Coasters, you guys have NOTHING on the Lower East Side!!  What is so amazing about "The Big Apple" is that places are so close in proximity!  We haven't even ventured into Brooklyn yet!  Plant yourself in Union Square & you have the GreenMarket with the freshest Wheat Grass ever, Body & Soul bakery, Jivamuktea Cafe, Pure Food & Wine, Viva Pizzeria, Liqueteria, Quintessence, Lula's Sweet Apothecary, Angelica's Kitchen, Caravan of Dreams, Sacred Chow, NY Dosas,  Stogo Ice Cream,  Tien Garden, Babycakes, Teany, yikes, the list is endless, truly.

Vegan Guide to New York City  

Tien Garden.  Vegan Chinese sin garlic or onions.  Next to anarchist/progressive/hip "Bluestockings" bookstore.

This year I not only bought the book, but the Vegan Guide to New York City App. as well.  It isn't imperative to buy a new guide yearly, but I just don't want to miss out on the latest!!  You do need to call places regarding hours though.  Often places will consistently close earlier than the "stated" hours, especially late night venues.  And the summer hours tend to be longer.  If you are vegan, New York is the Planet's Mecca!!   The app. is cool because it gets updated when new stuff happens & it has the map with all the places on it!  The authors dish their faves also, by giving it a "pick" or just mentioning it's existence and the pros & cons.  They give you the "heads up" on which Indian Joints clearly mark *vegan* and which are *questionable*.  Even if you just go for a weekend, you gotta have this book/and or app!!  Hubby & I can usually hit 6 places a day, at the very least!!! Granted, we gotta do Babycakes as "take-out".  And after you have stuffed yourself so completely, you hit Moo-Shoes & look at vegan wallets, shoes, books, tee shirts, and cats.  Especially cute is the cat that gets shaved like a lion.

Dosas from the Ny Dosa Cart.  

And there's this great little video that the "Our Hen House" gals put together for VegNews, New York on the Cheap.  They covered many non-vegan places also, and didn't hit all our faves, but they did put together an awesome collage.  Hopefully there's more to follow!

Babycakes.  Vegan.  Lots of Gluten Free, Coconut Oil, Non Sugar sweetened goodies.

I say for "Cheap" that the Dosa Cart in Washington Park is our fave.  But we don't usually go for "Cheap" in New York, since we don't live there.  My New York Faves are Pure Food & Wine (but we don't usually eat there now because it is too dripping with hipness for us!!, Quintessence for some dessert, Lula's Sweet Apothecary for some the most amazing ice cream (my fave is coconut based), Hubby's fave pizza from Viva Pizzeria, Babycakes for gluten free non refined sugar donuts, cookies & more, Jivamuktea Cafe for some Yoga & beautiful Vegan cafe with lovely light, Liqueteria for amazing juices, NY Dosa Cart for amazing Vegan Dosas, Hangawi for a beautiful Korean Vegan Zenned out "experience" (barefoot dining), Tien Garden for Chinese Food without the Garlic or Onions (bad for the meditation), Teany (late night) the teeny tiny tea joint with Vegan Sweets & lots of comfort food sandwiches & extended tea list-oh & booze.

Viva Herbal Pizzeria.

The Ultimate WheatGrass.  "Greener Pastures" in Union Square.

Alicia Silverstone eating her way through some of her New York Faves!

What are your fave vegan joints or places that have vegan stuff on the menu?? In New York?  Elsewhere?  What about Late Night Vegan New York??