Long Life Vegi House
Located just west of the University of CA in Berkeley, this place looks a little bad from the outside and the inside was not the greatest and/or nicest decor ever. However, the food was amazing. My only concern was that they served some fish dishes, but I asked my server and they swore that the fish stuff was cooked completely seperate from the veggie stuff. I had the Long Life Vegi Chicken, which was the house sauce and battered and fried veggie chicken; the sauce was similar to a General Tso's. Very good and an easy walk from Campus.
2129 University Ave
510-848-7777
www.allmenus.com/ca/berkeley/57539-long-life-vegi-house/menu/
Showing posts with label california. Show all posts
Showing posts with label california. Show all posts
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Restaurants - Walnut Creek, CA (Bay Area)
360 World Grill (or 360 Burrito)
Several locations in the Bay Area. Ate at the one in Lafayette, CA. This was a quick Burrito place, but better. I think the SMoked Tofu burrito I had was THE BEST quick burrito from any of the places I have ever tried. It was very tasty and they even have everything listed that is "Vegan", so it was easy to order.
LOVED it.
www.360gb.com/eat
925-362-3506
The website has it listed in Walnut Creek, but I definitely visited them in Lafayette.
Several locations in the Bay Area. Ate at the one in Lafayette, CA. This was a quick Burrito place, but better. I think the SMoked Tofu burrito I had was THE BEST quick burrito from any of the places I have ever tried. It was very tasty and they even have everything listed that is "Vegan", so it was easy to order.
LOVED it.
www.360gb.com/eat
925-362-3506
The website has it listed in Walnut Creek, but I definitely visited them in Lafayette.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
No Compassion in California
California banned Gay Marriage?....sounds to me like the compassionate side of Californians got lost on election day.....
One of the most compassionate things voters could have done was grant Gay Couples the ability to devote their lives to each other in front of their God. I disagree with most people about the rules of Marriage as it pertains to Public Life. While it is true that Marriage is a Religious Institution, it has become a Secular Institution over the years and laws that govern Secular Institutions should take over. Gays being allowed to marry will also NOT desecrate the Institution of Marriage, like most Christians like to say. 55% of all Marriages currently end in divorce anyway, so 55% of Heterosexual people are desecrating the Institution already. Christians have always been good at scaring people into accepting things, especially when talking about Gays. The fact is, under the US Constitution, Gays should be allowed to marry. Marriage is allowed by THE STATE, so should the Constitution rule instead of the Bible? Hello Seperation of Church and State! The most used argument from the Christians is that "Marriage is between a Man and a Woman". However, the argument falls flat once Marriage became a Secular Institution as well. Also, the argument that it will defame Marriage as we know it is totally false. Where were the traditionalists when The Bachelor started? Is not going on TV to find Marriage against the tenets of Traditional Marriage? Why was there not some HUGE outcry from the Christians about it? In fact, some Christian groups have said they accept The Bachelor and other shows like it on TV.
The US Constitution guarantees Rights to ALL. If specific Religions want to exclude Gays from their Marriage, then fine. However, this should NOT have anything to do with a Secular Marriage, guaranteed under our Constitution.
Californians showed their ability to vote on FEAR-based propaganda. If you're against Gay Marriage, DON'T MARRY A GAY PERSON!
One of the most compassionate things voters could have done was grant Gay Couples the ability to devote their lives to each other in front of their God. I disagree with most people about the rules of Marriage as it pertains to Public Life. While it is true that Marriage is a Religious Institution, it has become a Secular Institution over the years and laws that govern Secular Institutions should take over. Gays being allowed to marry will also NOT desecrate the Institution of Marriage, like most Christians like to say. 55% of all Marriages currently end in divorce anyway, so 55% of Heterosexual people are desecrating the Institution already. Christians have always been good at scaring people into accepting things, especially when talking about Gays. The fact is, under the US Constitution, Gays should be allowed to marry. Marriage is allowed by THE STATE, so should the Constitution rule instead of the Bible? Hello Seperation of Church and State! The most used argument from the Christians is that "Marriage is between a Man and a Woman". However, the argument falls flat once Marriage became a Secular Institution as well. Also, the argument that it will defame Marriage as we know it is totally false. Where were the traditionalists when The Bachelor started? Is not going on TV to find Marriage against the tenets of Traditional Marriage? Why was there not some HUGE outcry from the Christians about it? In fact, some Christian groups have said they accept The Bachelor and other shows like it on TV.
The US Constitution guarantees Rights to ALL. If specific Religions want to exclude Gays from their Marriage, then fine. However, this should NOT have anything to do with a Secular Marriage, guaranteed under our Constitution.
Californians showed their ability to vote on FEAR-based propaganda. If you're against Gay Marriage, DON'T MARRY A GAY PERSON!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Restaurants- More Southern California
Whilst in Costa Mesa I traveled up to Redondo Beach, where our good friends Nathan and Randy live. It is a great town on the beach and I had a great time with them. There are plenty of Thai places around which offer various vegan options. Also, Mexican and Chinese places abound. There is a little gem of a place in Redondo Beach called Happy Veggie.
Happy Veggie is located on the PCH at 709 N. Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. It is in a small strip mall and you could miss it if you are not looking. It is a small place, but the people who run it are very friendly and knowledgeable about vegan fare. I had a vegan Thai Iced Tea which was SOOO good. They had some excellent appetizers, which included Soy Chicken Dumplings, Spring Rolls, and Golden Tofu to name a few good ones. They had vegan Pho which I did not try, but am told it is very tasty. As for entrees, I do not know where to begin. I had the Szechuan Chicken Strips which came with onion, brocolli, and a fantastic Szechuan sauce. The Curry Chicken was also amazingly tasty. In a previous visit I had the Green Beans and Chicken which had a nice, light vegan brown sauce. Other staples are their Pad Thai, House Special Chicken, Grilled 'Fish' Dinner, and Kung Pao Chicken. They had an incredible array of desserts which includes a vegan Flan. Yep, a vegan Flan. They were out of it while I was there, but the idea is great. They have a few other cakes, I had the Almond Mocha Whipped Cake and it was superb! This place is a definite for any vegetarian anywhere near Redondo Beach. Go there now! http://www.happyveggie.com/
We drove up on Mulholland Drive, and descended back into Hollywood for lunch the next day. There is a great vegan Thai restaurant on Melrose.
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen is located at 7168 Melrose Ave in Hollywood, but has a second location in Santa Monica as well. This place was incredible. The selections were diverse and they were very friendly and accomodating. I started again with a vegan Thai Iced Tea, which was very good. It is essentially a typical Thai place, but everything is vegan; so if you have a favorite Thai dish, they have it. We had their Hot Wings appetizer, which was awesome. (It came with vegan ranch, but once again I tried it and did not like it, but that's just me) They have Dumplings, Fritters, Spring Rolls, Fried Tofu, and many other appetizers. I had their Dried Chilis with Cashew entree with veggie chicken and beef. It was amazing and tasted very fresh and authentic. We also tried the Orange Chicken, which was great if you like deep fried things. (which i definitely do) Some of their specials sound really good. Crisp Fish with Green Apple (crisp veggie-fish with apple, cashew, onion, chili, and house special dressing), Busaba Pumpkin (pumpkin sauteed with tofu, garlic, chili, basil, and house special sauce), and several version of Fried Rice top the listings for innovative Thai vegetarian cuisine. If you are ever in Hollywood, take a journey over to Melrose; do a little shopping and stop in to this place for an amazing lunch or dinner. www.bulanthai.com
Happy Veggie is located on the PCH at 709 N. Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. It is in a small strip mall and you could miss it if you are not looking. It is a small place, but the people who run it are very friendly and knowledgeable about vegan fare. I had a vegan Thai Iced Tea which was SOOO good. They had some excellent appetizers, which included Soy Chicken Dumplings, Spring Rolls, and Golden Tofu to name a few good ones. They had vegan Pho which I did not try, but am told it is very tasty. As for entrees, I do not know where to begin. I had the Szechuan Chicken Strips which came with onion, brocolli, and a fantastic Szechuan sauce. The Curry Chicken was also amazingly tasty. In a previous visit I had the Green Beans and Chicken which had a nice, light vegan brown sauce. Other staples are their Pad Thai, House Special Chicken, Grilled 'Fish' Dinner, and Kung Pao Chicken. They had an incredible array of desserts which includes a vegan Flan. Yep, a vegan Flan. They were out of it while I was there, but the idea is great. They have a few other cakes, I had the Almond Mocha Whipped Cake and it was superb! This place is a definite for any vegetarian anywhere near Redondo Beach. Go there now! http://www.happyveggie.com/
We drove up on Mulholland Drive, and descended back into Hollywood for lunch the next day. There is a great vegan Thai restaurant on Melrose.
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen is located at 7168 Melrose Ave in Hollywood, but has a second location in Santa Monica as well. This place was incredible. The selections were diverse and they were very friendly and accomodating. I started again with a vegan Thai Iced Tea, which was very good. It is essentially a typical Thai place, but everything is vegan; so if you have a favorite Thai dish, they have it. We had their Hot Wings appetizer, which was awesome. (It came with vegan ranch, but once again I tried it and did not like it, but that's just me) They have Dumplings, Fritters, Spring Rolls, Fried Tofu, and many other appetizers. I had their Dried Chilis with Cashew entree with veggie chicken and beef. It was amazing and tasted very fresh and authentic. We also tried the Orange Chicken, which was great if you like deep fried things. (which i definitely do) Some of their specials sound really good. Crisp Fish with Green Apple (crisp veggie-fish with apple, cashew, onion, chili, and house special dressing), Busaba Pumpkin (pumpkin sauteed with tofu, garlic, chili, basil, and house special sauce), and several version of Fried Rice top the listings for innovative Thai vegetarian cuisine. If you are ever in Hollywood, take a journey over to Melrose; do a little shopping and stop in to this place for an amazing lunch or dinner. www.bulanthai.com
Monday, August 25, 2008
Restaurants- Orange County, CA
I found myself in Costa Mesa, California recently for 6 days. It was a great trip because I had great friends and family in the area and was able to see them several times each. (Obviously, more would have been nice! :) I was there on business and was in class each day from 7-3) The Orange County area and L.A. both offered up some phenomenal restaurants for vegans. I went to a few of them multiple times because of the extent of their menus.
Native Foods bills itself as "California Vegan" and has 4 locations in the southern California area. One of them happened to be about 1.6 miles from my hotel, so I found myself getting something from there 4 of those days. That location is 2937 Bristol St in Costa Mesa. It is located in a "camp" of like minded shops/boutiques/restuarants and immediately as you walk inside you are greeted by a sense of peace. It is a nice circular model with a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating (not enough sometimes; since it seems to be VERY popular). They also make their tempeh and seitan in-house. I was excited to see a bakery as well and the entire menu is vegan. My only complaint (and I say this with Love) was that certain dishes were very bland. I LOVED the "Save the Chicken" Wings (Housemade soy chicken), but the "Thai Sticks" (Grilled tempeh) was good, but not excellent. I LOVED their "Mad Cowboy Earth Bowl" (A bowl of rice with grilled veggies, potatoes, tempeh, and BBQ sauce), but was disappointed somewhat by the "Philly Peppersteak Sandwich" (Housemade seitan with portobellos, peppers, onion, and soy cheese). I think the reason is that I do not like MOST vegan cheeses. Their french fries are great and the "Native Nachos" were unbelievably tasty. Their assortment of vegan burgers is astounding as well and the "Chicken Run Ranch Burger" was the best vegan chicken burger I have ever had (sans Ranch though; I do not know why, but I HATE ranch dressing, even when it is vegan). Definitely visit this restaurant whenever possible. http://www.nativefoods.com/
Another gem in Costa Mesa is right around the corner from my cousin Melissa and her husband Josh. Avanti Cafe is located at 259 E. 17th St in Costa Mesa. It is a great little cafe with a mission. They run a vegetable co-op where local people pay a certain amount to receive a basket of whatever vegetables are in season. Buy local; what a great concept. They host events for local Green businesses and are very involved with energy conservation. I had a wonderful organic beer and a "Roasted Riviera" sandwich with roasted tofu and tempeh. They have agreat array of vegetable dishes, not all vegan; but they can make jsut about anything vegan. Good sandwiches, veggie burgers, pizzas, salads, tapas, soups, and baked goods. They even sell organic dog food. Another definite must for anyone in the area. http://www.avantinatural.com/
The Wheel of Life vegan Thai restaurant in Irvine was quite possibly the best vegan Thai I have ever eaten. (A close second would be Komol Thai in Las Vegas) In a strip mall with tons of Asian shops, groceries, services, and restaurants it sits calmly in the middle of activity and once you walk inside, the calm set in. It is run by some amazingly friendly people, most of whom were family. At first glance, one might think of it as small and dingy, but once you taste the food and talk to the people, you will find a wonderful place. I was told by other customers that EVERYTHING is good there. I really enjoyed the Vege BBQ Chicken and Thai Spring Rolls appetizers. As for entrees, I would highly recommend the Vege Shredded Chicken with dry Bean Curd for those who don't like deep fried entrees like Sesame Vege Chicken. If you are deep fried inclined, the Orange Vege Chicken was incredible. It is located at 14370 Culver Dr in Irvine. Wonderful food, great message. http://www.wheelofliferestaurant.com/
Native Foods bills itself as "California Vegan" and has 4 locations in the southern California area. One of them happened to be about 1.6 miles from my hotel, so I found myself getting something from there 4 of those days. That location is 2937 Bristol St in Costa Mesa. It is located in a "camp" of like minded shops/boutiques/restuarants and immediately as you walk inside you are greeted by a sense of peace. It is a nice circular model with a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating (not enough sometimes; since it seems to be VERY popular). They also make their tempeh and seitan in-house. I was excited to see a bakery as well and the entire menu is vegan. My only complaint (and I say this with Love) was that certain dishes were very bland. I LOVED the "Save the Chicken" Wings (Housemade soy chicken), but the "Thai Sticks" (Grilled tempeh) was good, but not excellent. I LOVED their "Mad Cowboy Earth Bowl" (A bowl of rice with grilled veggies, potatoes, tempeh, and BBQ sauce), but was disappointed somewhat by the "Philly Peppersteak Sandwich" (Housemade seitan with portobellos, peppers, onion, and soy cheese). I think the reason is that I do not like MOST vegan cheeses. Their french fries are great and the "Native Nachos" were unbelievably tasty. Their assortment of vegan burgers is astounding as well and the "Chicken Run Ranch Burger" was the best vegan chicken burger I have ever had (sans Ranch though; I do not know why, but I HATE ranch dressing, even when it is vegan). Definitely visit this restaurant whenever possible. http://www.nativefoods.com/
Another gem in Costa Mesa is right around the corner from my cousin Melissa and her husband Josh. Avanti Cafe is located at 259 E. 17th St in Costa Mesa. It is a great little cafe with a mission. They run a vegetable co-op where local people pay a certain amount to receive a basket of whatever vegetables are in season. Buy local; what a great concept. They host events for local Green businesses and are very involved with energy conservation. I had a wonderful organic beer and a "Roasted Riviera" sandwich with roasted tofu and tempeh. They have agreat array of vegetable dishes, not all vegan; but they can make jsut about anything vegan. Good sandwiches, veggie burgers, pizzas, salads, tapas, soups, and baked goods. They even sell organic dog food. Another definite must for anyone in the area. http://www.avantinatural.com/
The Wheel of Life vegan Thai restaurant in Irvine was quite possibly the best vegan Thai I have ever eaten. (A close second would be Komol Thai in Las Vegas) In a strip mall with tons of Asian shops, groceries, services, and restaurants it sits calmly in the middle of activity and once you walk inside, the calm set in. It is run by some amazingly friendly people, most of whom were family. At first glance, one might think of it as small and dingy, but once you taste the food and talk to the people, you will find a wonderful place. I was told by other customers that EVERYTHING is good there. I really enjoyed the Vege BBQ Chicken and Thai Spring Rolls appetizers. As for entrees, I would highly recommend the Vege Shredded Chicken with dry Bean Curd for those who don't like deep fried entrees like Sesame Vege Chicken. If you are deep fried inclined, the Orange Vege Chicken was incredible. It is located at 14370 Culver Dr in Irvine. Wonderful food, great message. http://www.wheelofliferestaurant.com/
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