On The FOOD Scene
The rise of Raleigh as a true foodie town has made it easy to find a satiating meal for vegans in an area where carnivores thrive. To clarify, a vegan diet totally eliminates any animal products. This means no eggs, no dairy, no animal byproducts. Did you know beer isn’t vegan? Along with white sugar, boxed cake mix, and Jello, to name a few.
Vegan Menus Abound Finding a vegan meal in the land of barbecue is not as hard as you think.
LIVING KITCHEN Nestled at 555 Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh, Living Kitchen welcomes anyone for allvegan and some raw cuisine. The natural lighting underscores the freshness of the food, and you honestly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. From the Mexican bowl to the salads, everything on the menu is tasty and healthconscious. I would suggest Living Kitchen for someone who is new to the vegan diet. HAPPY + HALE A true gem. With locations in Raleigh and Durham, Happy + Hale is easily accessible. I look forward to the weekends for their brunch menu. Sometimes, there is simply nothing better than a delicious avocado toast paired with a smoothie, or one of their cold-pressed juices. My favorites: the City of Oats smoothie or Beet It juice. The best part is that this breakfast is totally guilt-free.
BY LIPSA SHAH
RALEIGH RAW The trendiest spot in downtown Raleigh, Raleigh Raw strives to provide healthy grab-and-go options as well as offering a variety of smoothies, juices, and coffees. Crack coffee, anyone? The owners are committed to a life of living well and making that lifestyle easy for all. They make most of their products in-house and provide exceptionally friendly service.
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