You guys, you know I love the Vegan Shop-Ups; this Saturday is the last one of 2013! Here's a little recap of my November shop-up festivities to get you in the mood.
I started the day pretty early with a friend at The Bean for chamomile tea and a toasted poppy flagel with vegan cream cheese.
Then it was off to the Shop-Up for some cereal donuts from Cake Thieves:
Gone Pie Vegan Bakery had a new item: chocolate chip cookie sandwiches! What more is there to say?
This was also when I had my first taste of their incredible pumpkin snickerdoodles.
Some Snail food was in order for lunch: the week's special red curry grilled tofu banh mi: with pickled onions & basil, arugula, kimchi, and sriracha mayo on a chili oil grilled baguette. I apologize, but it was way too crowded to photograph this loaded sammie; two hands were necessary at all times.
Washed it down with one of Pine Box's unmatched Bloody Mary's. Yes; that's a pickled Brussels sprout.
And some salt & vinegar potato chips.
There was a new vendor at the shop-up: By Rye. She had a bunch of warm, soft, and beautiful knits (she was even knitting during the event) to keep us toasty without harming any animals (it's not just leather and fur that's cruel; don't forget wool, down, and silk).
There was a flurry of excitement at her table as a few of us tried on a bunch of things and coveted each others choices. I've been enjoying my new, cozy scarf ever since.
Thanks, Ryder!
I couldn't resist one of the seasonal drinks, so I took respite from the busy and crowded thoroughfare by snagging a seat at the end of the bar to relax and enjoy. I don't remember the specifics, but there was chai, almond milk, booze, and imported brandied cherries involved.
Next up, drinks for a friend's birthday elsewhere in Brooklyn (I'd had enough by then, thankyouverymuch), followed by a couple of slices from Vinnie's (1 each!).
My veggie-laden, Daiya-fied, hot-sauced slice up close:
Vinnie's art:
Then it was a mad dash (the L wasn't running) back to Manhattan for treats from The Best Ice Cream Shop in the Universe. A friend got this strawberry, walnut, cookie flurry that looked pretty impressive.
While I stuck with a carob ice cream root beer float because I still wasn't convinced winter was around the corner (sundaes are vastly more appropriate in winter).
Looking forward to another fun day this Saturday; see ya there and everywhere.
I started the day pretty early with a friend at The Bean for chamomile tea and a toasted poppy flagel with vegan cream cheese.
Then it was off to the Shop-Up for some cereal donuts from Cake Thieves:
Gone Pie Vegan Bakery had a new item: chocolate chip cookie sandwiches! What more is there to say?
This was also when I had my first taste of their incredible pumpkin snickerdoodles.
Some Snail food was in order for lunch: the week's special red curry grilled tofu banh mi: with pickled onions & basil, arugula, kimchi, and sriracha mayo on a chili oil grilled baguette. I apologize, but it was way too crowded to photograph this loaded sammie; two hands were necessary at all times.
Washed it down with one of Pine Box's unmatched Bloody Mary's. Yes; that's a pickled Brussels sprout.
All...that...garnish....
And some salt & vinegar potato chips.
There was a new vendor at the shop-up: By Rye. She had a bunch of warm, soft, and beautiful knits (she was even knitting during the event) to keep us toasty without harming any animals (it's not just leather and fur that's cruel; don't forget wool, down, and silk).
There was a flurry of excitement at her table as a few of us tried on a bunch of things and coveted each others choices. I've been enjoying my new, cozy scarf ever since.
Thanks, Ryder!
I couldn't resist one of the seasonal drinks, so I took respite from the busy and crowded thoroughfare by snagging a seat at the end of the bar to relax and enjoy. I don't remember the specifics, but there was chai, almond milk, booze, and imported brandied cherries involved.
Next up, drinks for a friend's birthday elsewhere in Brooklyn (I'd had enough by then, thankyouverymuch), followed by a couple of slices from Vinnie's (1 each!).
My veggie-laden, Daiya-fied, hot-sauced slice up close:
Vinnie's art:
Then it was a mad dash (the L wasn't running) back to Manhattan for treats from The Best Ice Cream Shop in the Universe. A friend got this strawberry, walnut, cookie flurry that looked pretty impressive.
While I stuck with a carob ice cream root beer float because I still wasn't convinced winter was around the corner (sundaes are vastly more appropriate in winter).
