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Is Your Dog Vegan?

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Our puppy, Oliver, is 8 months old and our cat, Rainee, is about 15 years old (this post was written in April of 2016). Nicole and I are both long-time vegans so it stands to reason our pets would be vegan, too. Many vegans, because of their personal philosophical choice, anthropomorphize their values on
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REVIEW: FALAFEL INN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL (RESTAURANT)

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RATING: B+ WHAT: Falafel Inn Mediterranean Grill WHERE: 777 N. Ashley Dr., Suite B, Downtown Tampa PRICE: Under $30 for a large taboule, two falafel sandwiches, a Pepsi and a bottle of water. Just enough for a lite-ish meal before a little Yoga in the Park. HOW VEGAN IS IT? As with most Mediterranean restaurants, there are several vegan options.
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Our Ancestors Ate Animals? Gross!

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Being vegan is increasingly mainstream. It is easier than ever (in major cities), to find vegan options at most restaurants. Vegan clothes are easy to find and order. Vegan niche stores and cafes are popping up. Even Ben and Jerry's ice cream has vegan options now! It is a good time to be vegan or
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REVIEW: COMMUNITY CAFE (RESTAURANT)

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RATING: A WHAT: Community Cafe WHERE: 2444 Central Ave, St. Petersburg PRICE: About $50 for two, including tip. We had a big meal that included french toast, two tofu scramble burritos, beer, kombucha, and a milkshake. You could definitely get away with ordering less and leave full, but we wanted to indulge a little. HOW VEGAN IS IT? Community Cafe
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REVIEW: Falafel Cafe (Restaurant)

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RATING: B WHAT: Falafel Cafe WHERE: Clearwater, just off US 19 PRICE: $26 for 2 people, including tip. 2 Falafel Platters (sandwich with 2 sides), including 2 cups of lentil soup, fries, soup, and salad. 1 canned Pepsi and 1 bottled water. ATMOSPHERE: Falafel Cafe is a small restaurant in a strip mall. It has outdoor seating but we don't recommend
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REVIEW: Ethos Vegan Kitchen (Restaurant)

RATING: A WHAT: Ethos Vegan Kitchen WHERE: 601-B South New York Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 - This is in the Orlando area, but totally worth the drive.  We have done it often just for this restaurant. PRICE: About $65 for two cups of Tomato Basil Soup, Garlic Knots, a strawberry milkshake, a beer, two sandwiches (Meatball Sub and Samson Burger) with mashed potatoes
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REVIEW: Mellow Mushroom (Restaurant)

Mellow Mushroom
RATING: B WHAT: Mellow Mushroom WHERE: There are three locations in the area; 11955 Sheldon Rd, Tampa; 10959 Causeway Blvd, Brandon; and 2630 Gulf Bay Blvd, Clearwater. We have been to all three and as with most chain restaurants, the food is identical. PRICE: About $50 for a 14-inch medium pizza with 5 toppings, a side of 3 pretzels
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