Showing posts with label vegan bar food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan bar food. Show all posts
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Vegan Jerk Tacos From Ale's Kitchen In Straight To Ale Brewery In Huntsville AL
To order a vegan taco meal from Ale's Kitchen in Straight To Ale Brewery just order the Jerk Chicken Tacos and have them use portabella mushrooms instead of chicken. Order the slaw as the side item, because it's already vegan. The jerk taco meal is good for anyone who likes hot and sweet flavors. The slaw is will light you up, but it's so good it could be a meal by itself. Be sure to get a beer while you're there. I recommend Straight To Ale's Belgian style Brother Joseph (8% ABV).
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
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| Vegan Jerk Tacos from Ale's Kitchen in Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL |
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Vegan Nachos at Hi-Fi Clyde's in Chattanooga TN
Hi-Fi Clyde's has a secret vegan menu! During my first visit to Hi-Fi- Clyde's I chose the vegan nachos.
The nachos were served on a pan with the chips spread out and evenly coated with each topping. The "cheese whiz" had an unusual pumpkin pie taste. The carrots provided an earthy flavor. the vegan mozzarella was creamy and light. The pickled onions provided a pleasantly sour hint. The white chili had a nice hearty bean flavor. The medium tortilla chips were thick enough to hold the toppings but thin enough to be crisp. The salsa was light with a generous amount of cilantro. This was a really good, andvery unique, serving of nachos!
Hi-Fi Clyde's is a restaurant and sports bar with a stage for live bands and ping pong tables. It is not a vegan or vegetarian restaurant, but they do have several vegan options such as Vegan Nachos, Falafel Wrap, the A.L.T Sandwich, and Buffalo Cauliflower Po Boy Sandwich. The fried foods probably get fried in shared oil, so that needs to be considered when ordering. The interior looks like a rough bar with stickers and signs all over the walls but they've mixed in some surprisingly classy sitting areas with large couches, black chandeliers, and lit up pinball machine tables. And the place is cleaner than it looks upon first glance. I visited during the afternoon and crowd was light, but it I can tell it really comes alive at night. It looks like a great place to party for omnivores and herbivores. I'll try to return again in the future.
Click here to see the Hi-Fi Clyde's website
The nachos were served on a pan with the chips spread out and evenly coated with each topping. The "cheese whiz" had an unusual pumpkin pie taste. The carrots provided an earthy flavor. the vegan mozzarella was creamy and light. The pickled onions provided a pleasantly sour hint. The white chili had a nice hearty bean flavor. The medium tortilla chips were thick enough to hold the toppings but thin enough to be crisp. The salsa was light with a generous amount of cilantro. This was a really good, andvery unique, serving of nachos!
Hi-Fi Clyde's is a restaurant and sports bar with a stage for live bands and ping pong tables. It is not a vegan or vegetarian restaurant, but they do have several vegan options such as Vegan Nachos, Falafel Wrap, the A.L.T Sandwich, and Buffalo Cauliflower Po Boy Sandwich. The fried foods probably get fried in shared oil, so that needs to be considered when ordering. The interior looks like a rough bar with stickers and signs all over the walls but they've mixed in some surprisingly classy sitting areas with large couches, black chandeliers, and lit up pinball machine tables. And the place is cleaner than it looks upon first glance. I visited during the afternoon and crowd was light, but it I can tell it really comes alive at night. It looks like a great place to party for omnivores and herbivores. I'll try to return again in the future.
Click here to see the Hi-Fi Clyde's website
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Vegan Food at Side Tracks Music Hall in Huntsville AL
Monday, July 2, 2018
O'Zone Pizza Pub in Pensacola FL
For this meal I went to O'Zone Pizza Pub. It's a regular pizza pub, but they have vegan options. I had the Veg Out minus feta and substituted the cheese for vegan cheese.
This vegan pizza included typical veggie pizza toppings. The crust had a really good texture; it was crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. I was told it gets coated with a vegan garlic oil. The pizza sauce was perfectly seasoned. Everything tasted fresh. I ordered some roasted garlic on the side (not pictured) and that made this an awesome meal!
O'Zone Pizza Pub is a strange little place built inside what was once the basement kitchen of the old Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola FL. The large stone Gothic Revival building was completed in 1915 and was the first hospital in Pensacola. It was later turned into a school. Today it looks like one of those creepy insane asylums in horror movies, especially in the more abandoned areas. (I went early on a Sunday. Almost no one was there. Creepy!) O'Zone appears to take several rooms of the old hospital. The bar area was the kitchen and still has the aged white tile and tall, narrow, metal-framed windows. Its worn, industrial, institutional vibe is mixed with weird beach art, rock music posters, and a large black velvet painting. O'Zone has a good selection of beer and obscure older rock music.
I received friendly service from the server and bar tender. It was like visiting friends of a friend. My meal was excellent, and the environment, especially around O'Zone, was unforgettable. This is a family friendly establishment. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Click here to see the O'Zone website
This vegan pizza included typical veggie pizza toppings. The crust had a really good texture; it was crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. I was told it gets coated with a vegan garlic oil. The pizza sauce was perfectly seasoned. Everything tasted fresh. I ordered some roasted garlic on the side (not pictured) and that made this an awesome meal!
O'Zone Pizza Pub is a strange little place built inside what was once the basement kitchen of the old Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola FL. The large stone Gothic Revival building was completed in 1915 and was the first hospital in Pensacola. It was later turned into a school. Today it looks like one of those creepy insane asylums in horror movies, especially in the more abandoned areas. (I went early on a Sunday. Almost no one was there. Creepy!) O'Zone appears to take several rooms of the old hospital. The bar area was the kitchen and still has the aged white tile and tall, narrow, metal-framed windows. Its worn, industrial, institutional vibe is mixed with weird beach art, rock music posters, and a large black velvet painting. O'Zone has a good selection of beer and obscure older rock music.
I received friendly service from the server and bar tender. It was like visiting friends of a friend. My meal was excellent, and the environment, especially around O'Zone, was unforgettable. This is a family friendly establishment. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Click here to see the O'Zone website
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Chizuko in Pensacola FL
I had an unusual experience at a vegan dive bar called Chizuko in Pensacola. Here's how it went.
I found a flat black painted building with no windows. It looked like a goth nightclub. The sign said "Chizuko". I knew this was the place. I found a door and went inside. The darkness and cool air was like going into a cave. It was amazingly dark. 1990's Hip Hop music was playing. All I could see was some colored light and dark silhouettes. I followed the colored light to find the bar. When my eyes adjusted enough to see, I found myself surrounded by a freakish but pleasantly interesting environment. As an artist, I immediately felt comfortable within the creative space. The lady at the bar quickly welcomed me with a smile.
New Belgium Dayblazer
I started the visit with a New Belgium Dayblazer. It was refreshing with a wheaty nutty taste. It was so good I had another one later.
I had to use light from a cell phone to see the menu until my eyes adjusted. The moment I walked in it was like visiting friends. The lady at the bar was very friendly. She said she named the place after her Japanese grandmother. The vegan snack food menu has a slight Asian theme. The place is full of strange objects like voodoo skulls, a Victorian sofa, bizarre paintings of crab-devil ladies, and a coffin as a coffee table. I went into one of the non-gender specific restrooms to wash my hands and was surprised to see this:
Wow! This place is full of visual surprises. These are my kind of people! Now back to the vegan food.
Kimchi Tater Salad
This was a creamy, tangy, chunky potato salad with crisp chunks hidden inside and topped with black sesame seeds. It was cool and refreshing. Very good!
Banh Mi Sliders
These tasted like they could be Gardein Beefless Sliders with some extra tasty veggie ingredients added to them. These tiny vegan burgers go well with beer.
Curried Boiled Peanuts
These boiled peanuts were very good! They're served in a pool of coconut milk with yellow curry, chili pepper, ginger, cilantro, and lemongrass. These may be the best boiled peanuts I've ever had. Messy but excellent! They come with hand wipes and napkins.
This visit was unforgettable. The building is uninviting from the outside, but anyone who goes inside will find a secret treasure of good vegan snacks and adult beverages served by friendly people in a visually exciting space. Chizuko has frequent comedy and music events. There's a patio/courtyard that is lit in blue light for anyone who smokes or wants to bring a canine partner. This place is amazing! If you're in Pensacola, you need to check this out!
I found a flat black painted building with no windows. It looked like a goth nightclub. The sign said "Chizuko". I knew this was the place. I found a door and went inside. The darkness and cool air was like going into a cave. It was amazingly dark. 1990's Hip Hop music was playing. All I could see was some colored light and dark silhouettes. I followed the colored light to find the bar. When my eyes adjusted enough to see, I found myself surrounded by a freakish but pleasantly interesting environment. As an artist, I immediately felt comfortable within the creative space. The lady at the bar quickly welcomed me with a smile.
New Belgium Dayblazer
I started the visit with a New Belgium Dayblazer. It was refreshing with a wheaty nutty taste. It was so good I had another one later.
I had to use light from a cell phone to see the menu until my eyes adjusted. The moment I walked in it was like visiting friends. The lady at the bar was very friendly. She said she named the place after her Japanese grandmother. The vegan snack food menu has a slight Asian theme. The place is full of strange objects like voodoo skulls, a Victorian sofa, bizarre paintings of crab-devil ladies, and a coffin as a coffee table. I went into one of the non-gender specific restrooms to wash my hands and was surprised to see this:
Wow! This place is full of visual surprises. These are my kind of people! Now back to the vegan food.
Kimchi Tater Salad
This was a creamy, tangy, chunky potato salad with crisp chunks hidden inside and topped with black sesame seeds. It was cool and refreshing. Very good!
Banh Mi Sliders
These tasted like they could be Gardein Beefless Sliders with some extra tasty veggie ingredients added to them. These tiny vegan burgers go well with beer.
Curried Boiled Peanuts
These boiled peanuts were very good! They're served in a pool of coconut milk with yellow curry, chili pepper, ginger, cilantro, and lemongrass. These may be the best boiled peanuts I've ever had. Messy but excellent! They come with hand wipes and napkins.
This visit was unforgettable. The building is uninviting from the outside, but anyone who goes inside will find a secret treasure of good vegan snacks and adult beverages served by friendly people in a visually exciting space. Chizuko has frequent comedy and music events. There's a patio/courtyard that is lit in blue light for anyone who smokes or wants to bring a canine partner. This place is amazing! If you're in Pensacola, you need to check this out!
Monday, May 21, 2018
Santa Fe Quinoa Salad from Ale's Kitchen in Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL
This is the Santa Fe Quinoa Salad from Ale's Kitchen at Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL. This is without the ranch dressing. This was fresh, chewy, crunchy, and creamy. The avocado sauce was spicy. This salad was huge!
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
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| Santa Fe Quinoa Salad from Ale's Kitchen in Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL |
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Roasted Garlic Hummus from Ale's Kitchen at Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL
This was great. The hummus was thick with a heavy but delicious bean flavor. It was drizzled with oil and topped with spices, basil, and kalamata olives. The olives were the best part and almost had a grape flavor. The corn tortilla chips were pretty firm but thin. The heavy flavor of this appetizer goes well with the Straight To Ale beer.
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
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| Roasted Garlic Hummus from Ale's Kitchen at Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL |
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
Friday, April 27, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Hippie Nachos at Blackstone Pub & Eatery in Gadsden AL
This is the Hippie Nachos at Blackstone Pub & Eatery in Gadsden AL. To make it vegan I ordered it with no melted white cheese and no sour cream. This is corn tortilla chips topped with black beans, mushrooms, fresh cilantro, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos,
black olives, a single peperoncino pepper, and a side of salsa. I also had a Blue Moon Belgian White with an orange slice. This is all vegan!
Blackstone Hippie Nachos is a generous pile of comfort food. They usually go heavy on the cilantro, which is why I like them so much. This time they went a bit easy on that and went heavy on the beans. That's great too! The beans were slightly dry and very flavorful, so they may be house-made from dry beans. In fact everything tasted very fresh. The salsa is very good and has a slight Tabasco sauce flavor. Without cheese, the Hippie Nachos basket does need extra salsa. The jalapenos were so hot this time I almost couldn't think straight (or maybe it was the beer getting to me). This was a great meal!
Blackstone Pub & Eatery is usually dark, loud, and crowded. They have frequent live music events in the evening. The building is very old, maybe over 100 years old, so it's rough and grimy inside, but it's very comfortable. Some recent improvements really helped minimize the biker bar feel it had. I'm no longer afraid to use their restroom. They have outdoor seating available for smokers and those with canine drinking partners. The beer selection is huge. The menu is mostly pizza, salad, and quesadillas. I discovered Blackstone during a visit to Gadsden's First Friday street festival. Now I stop by anytime I'm in town.
Click here to see the Blackstone Pub & Eatery website
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| Hippie Nachos minus cheese and sour cream at Blackstone Pub & Eatery in Gadsden AL |
Blackstone Hippie Nachos is a generous pile of comfort food. They usually go heavy on the cilantro, which is why I like them so much. This time they went a bit easy on that and went heavy on the beans. That's great too! The beans were slightly dry and very flavorful, so they may be house-made from dry beans. In fact everything tasted very fresh. The salsa is very good and has a slight Tabasco sauce flavor. Without cheese, the Hippie Nachos basket does need extra salsa. The jalapenos were so hot this time I almost couldn't think straight (or maybe it was the beer getting to me). This was a great meal!
Blackstone Pub & Eatery is usually dark, loud, and crowded. They have frequent live music events in the evening. The building is very old, maybe over 100 years old, so it's rough and grimy inside, but it's very comfortable. Some recent improvements really helped minimize the biker bar feel it had. I'm no longer afraid to use their restroom. They have outdoor seating available for smokers and those with canine drinking partners. The beer selection is huge. The menu is mostly pizza, salad, and quesadillas. I discovered Blackstone during a visit to Gadsden's First Friday street festival. Now I stop by anytime I'm in town.
Click here to see the Blackstone Pub & Eatery website
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Chargrill Portobello from Ale's Kitchen at Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL
Huntsville AL has a brewery call Straight To Ale. Inside the bar area they have Ale's Kitchen. They serve a great selection of really impressive dishes, mostly non-vegetarian. But they do have this vegan mushroom burger! Check this out. This is some awesome bar food!
They describe this as "balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, chargrilled then topped with grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, and smooth avocado sauce -Vegan!". I chose the side salad minus cheese with balsamic vinaigrette dressing as my side option. I had this with Straight To Ale's Brother Joseph's Belgian Style Dubbel (8% ABV). That grilled portobello mushroom was huge! Although it says it's chargrilled and has grilled onions on it, the grilling process is NOT done with the meats (that's what I was told by someone who went to the kitchen to ask). I was told they cook this in the same place they toast the quesadillas. There's a slight chance cheese may get on it, but I didn't find any on my food. Every part of this meal was fantastic!
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
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| Chargrill Portobello from Ale's Kitchen at Straight To Ale Brewery in Huntsville AL |
They describe this as "balsamic marinated portobello mushroom, chargrilled then topped with grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, and smooth avocado sauce -Vegan!". I chose the side salad minus cheese with balsamic vinaigrette dressing as my side option. I had this with Straight To Ale's Brother Joseph's Belgian Style Dubbel (8% ABV). That grilled portobello mushroom was huge! Although it says it's chargrilled and has grilled onions on it, the grilling process is NOT done with the meats (that's what I was told by someone who went to the kitchen to ask). I was told they cook this in the same place they toast the quesadillas. There's a slight chance cheese may get on it, but I didn't find any on my food. Every part of this meal was fantastic!
Click here to see the Straight To Ale website
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