#vegan-cuisine

#vegan-cuisine

When London's Unity Diner wrapped up 2024 with the announcement that it would soon be shutting its doors for good, it expected some sadness from its customers. After all, the not-for-profit restaurant had been an innovator in the city's vegan scene, serving up 3D-printed vegan steak (made of plant protein with the fibrous feel of the real thing) and disarmingly realistic tofish (tofu fish) alongside the classic burgers and chips.

Bacon alternatives that mimic traditional pork bacon are difficult to replicate due to challenges in achieving the same crispy texture and rich flavor profile, as many products fall short.

Medium-firm tofu is the optimal choice for frying as it stays soft inside while becoming crunchy on the outside. It is crucial to coat it properly to prevent breakage.

Finding a restaurant that welcomes, and doesn't just grudgingly accommodate, the food preferences of vegan diners isn't easy.

In a neighborhood where quality and affordability matter, Uptown Veg delivers on both, offering a variety of flavorful vegan dishes that cater to all tastes.

If I've learned anything from almost 40 days of plant-based eating, it's that an homage doesn't have to be indistinguishable from the original to hit the same spot; it simply needs to sing equivalent notes to much the same tune.