Comments on: The Modern Veg

By: chef mike

chef mike — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:06:41 +0000

i am curious to know why Bardo in Norfolk always gets overlooked in the press when it comes to the best vegan fare in town? nearly a 3rd of the menu is vegan! and not just meat substitutes and tofu either, but well thought out dishes with fun exciting sauces as well!

By: Dano

Dano — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:23 +0000

Please don’t forget to cover the peninsula as well.

By: lizzelizzel

lizzelizzel — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:21:27 +0000

I’ve never heard of Z’s Pizza! Next time I’m down that way I’ll try it.
I hope the next article about veggie restaurants will explore options that aren’t just chock full of meat and dairy substitutes. Some of the best vegetarian meals I’ve had didn’t rely on tofu and similar things, and no, they also weren’t just salads.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:14:04 +0000

Unfortunately, I have to agree with Walter on many points. While Hampton Roads does have a few nice veg friendly spots (LOVE Yorgo’s), truly veg friendly spots that are locally run (rather than chains, love Red Robin through) are the exception.

I regularly visit Austin, TX, and every time I’m blown away with the options available. Whether it’s a veg chicken parm sub for lunch, pancakes with vegan sausage for breakfast, or a fried tofo po’boy from one of the local supermarket/co-ops, it’s really a veg paradise. Maybe with a lot of work Hampton Roads can begin to aspire to provide the choice and variety of a town like that, but there is still a ways to go.

Now, don’t get me wrong, the area has come a long way in the 11+ years I’ve been eating a veg diet, but it still has a long way to come.

Andy
xxx

By: Christine Dore

Christine Dore — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:30:09 +0000

Hi Walter, I’m sorry you feel that way :( It’s my goal through this column to explore the great veg things this area DOES have to offer, as I’ve found many things that excite me and hope to share them with you and other veg readers. I only discussed a few restaurants this time around, but will get into all the cities and many more restaurants and shops as the column continues, so I hope you come back and check it out.

Live veg and stay proud,

Christine

By: Walter

Walter — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:09:46 +0000

It seems our experiences have been vastly different here. Honestly, being a veg here kind of sucks. And by kind of, I mean really. Now I’ll grant that it isn’t as bad as a small town in Michigan (Yes, I’m assuming it’s a small town as you don’t bother to mention it’s name), but that’s not really a good comparison. I also assume the beach scene is better here too. My point is this, this area isn’t a small town, so of course there will be more people, and with more people comes more options. But, it still is far from really “vegetarian friendly”. This kind of surprises me as PETA is right here. For some reason that hasn’t translated into any specifically Veggie restaurants, or any veggie “community”, that I know of. I guess it’s because they’re too busy sending playmates to serve faux hot dogs in DC. (There is more than one thing wrong with this, but I won’t go into it. I’ll also try to be even, they’ve also helped convict farm workers of abuse, see: http://blog.peta.org/archives/2009/06/turkey_abusers.php) In at least 2 (Hampton and Newport News) of the 4 other cities (This is mag is still about seven cities right?) you didn’t mention, being a veggie blows. The options run really short, even in the grocery stores, as, for the most part, their fresh vegetable selections are pitiful at best. If you want to eat local and be a vegetarian, and you live in Hampton, give it up really quickly, or basically starve.

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By: Rennek

Rennek — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:01:21 +0000

These all sound so good! I just had lunch, and now I’m hungry again, lol.