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Awesome vegan entree at the Broadmoor ...

... without even placing an advance special order for tonight's Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner.

Broadmoor service continues to impress

I neglected to order a vegan meal for tonight's dinner banquet at the National Space Symposium. Nonetheless, after I apologized, the wait staff immediately provided this great-looking vegan salad and promised a vegan entree.

Grilled Vegetablle Salad at the Broadmoor

Just ask 'em to hold the parmesan & enjoy! Good stuff!

Great work by the Broadmoor Hotel ...

... in whipping up some off-the-menu stir-fry tofu & veggies tonight. I can see why this is such a highly rated hotel.

East Maui Animal Refuge

I just made a donation in support of this Maui organization's heroic work & encourage you to do the same:

http://booboozoo.org/

Mahalo.

Leilani Farm Sanctuary

I just made a donation in support of this Maui organization's heroic work & encourage you to do the same:

http://leilanifarmsanctuary.org/

Mahalo.

Business Week: "The Rise of the Power Vegans"

Bill Clinton, Bill Ford, Russell Simmons, Steve Wynn . . .

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_46/b4203103862097.htm

Are we taking over? :)

Oh, and there's Maui's own Woody Harrelson:

http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do;jsessionid=C1E3C13DB746D083DEFA0CB2B798245F?pageId=4146&catId=8

Viral video - "Sh*t Vegans Say"

A rare vegan-friendly Thanksgiving story

Happy Tofurkey Day & mahalo to NPR for this story about happy turkeys:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/11/23/142594442/here-turkey-is-the-guest-not-the-entree

What happened to Mocha Java Cafe?

Friends used to chide me for going to Honolulu's Mocha Java Cafe whenever I got the chance. It's overpriced and has spotty service, they'd say. But it's recognized as one of the most vegan-friendly places in O'ahu, I'd counter. They even have a special vegan menu! Alas, I think I'm now done with the place. The vegan menu has been nowhere to be seen in my last couple of visits. To make matters worse (much worse), I was served an obviously non-vegan dish after being assured it was vegan. I don't know why tofu scramble - an obvious selection for people who don't want eggs or meat (i.e., likely vegans) - would be made with cheese. But it is at this place. It's probably time for the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i to stop touting Mocha Java as a vegan's haven. Next time I'm in the area I'll probably eat at Kaka'ako Kitchen.

I love The Loving Hut

On a recent visit to Honolulu, I ate at a Loving Hut restaurant for the first time. What a joy to know that everything on the menu is vegan! No need to ask questions or give special instructions. The food was tasty, prices reasonable, and service fast and friendly. I'll be back.

Great that Bill Clinton & Al Gore are extolling plant-based diets nowadays

But just imagine what the world would be like if they had touted veganism while in office!

For the visting (or local) vegan: Where to volunteer (or donate money) on Maui

East Maui Animal Refuge
http://www.booboozoo.org/Volunteer.htm 

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust
http://hawaiianislandslandtrust.org/read-our-blog/

Leilani Farm Sanctuary
http://www.leilanifarmsanctuary.org/

9th Life
http://9thlifehawaii.org/help.shtml

Feline Foundation of Maui
http://www.mauicats.com/

Haku Baldwin Center
http://www.facebook.com/hakubaldwincenter

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/involved/volunteer_maui.html

For the visiting vegan: Where to eat on Maui

Ono Gelato (multiple locations)

Fresh local fruit makes for vibrant vegan gelato.

Whole Foods Market (Kahului)

The Wednesday salad bar ($5.99/lb. instead of $7.99) is a must.

Fresh Mint (Pa`ia)

Our only all-vegan restaurant (primarily Vietnamese) is open 5-9 p.m.

Veg Out (Ha`iku)

The setting is ultra-casual; the food is ultra-tasty.

Hawaiian Moons (Kihei)

They have the cheapest brown rice on the island and usually have great chili or soup to go with it.

Alive & Well (Kahului)

This place also has great soup, plus some decadent desserts.

Maui Tacos (multiple locations)

Come for the famous salsa bar; return for the cheap prices.

Mana Foods (Pa`ia)

Maui's best grocery store also has a great deli and dessert case.

Cafe Des Amis (Pa`ia)

The veggy curry wrap comes with mango chutney.

Cafe Mambo (Pa`ia)

They have the best selection of vegan appetizers and small dishes of any sitdown restaurant

Stella Blues (Kihei)

This is one of the few places that offers a hearty vegan breakfast.

Maui Coffee Roasters (Kahului)

If you're into almond-milk lattes and whole-wheat bagels, this is your place.

Down to Earth (Kahului)

The prices have gone up a lot over the years, but there's no doubt this all-vegetarian place has a good deli and salad bar.

Mala (Wailea)

This high-end place offers great ocean views, occasional celebrity sightings, and multiple vegan entrees.

Simply Healthy Cafe (Wailuku)

Open for weekday lunch only, this place offers the best vegan bargains on the planet, including a veggie plate lunch with sweet potatoes, taro, brown rice, and a salad for $5.50.

Let's get moving: Alternatives to commuting by car

Let's get moving: Alternatives to commuting by car

". . . automobile use is a major contributor to global warming. Perhaps only the meat industry ranks as high as the transportation sector among the components of the economy that cause climate change."

Las Vegas is the place to be in May

May 7:

Wynn Las Vegas to Host Viva Las Vegan

May 19-22:

VegNews Presents Vegans In Vegas

Sweet Avenger: New vegan reality show!

Happiest media news of the day:

The Discovery Communications network orders 12 episodes of "Sweet Avenger," about a vegan baker and animal lover (Danielle Konya).

Tell Discovery how happy you are about this news:

http://twitter.com/#!/DiscoveryComm

And follow Vegan Treats:

http://twitter.com/#!/VeganTreats

Great Chicago-style vegan pizza at Lahaina Pizza Co.

Lahaina Pizza Co. (fka known as BJ's Pizzeria) is located on Front Street in the heart of Lahaina Town, Maui, Hawai`i. Last night I ordered the vegetarian pizza without cheese - which the waitress quickly and accurately dubbed the vegan pizza - and was rewarded with the tastiest deep-dish pizza I've had in a long time (maybe ever). The abundant toppings were black olives, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It's always a great sign when a restaurant employee uses the word "vegan" without prompting. And sure enough, the pizza was great. I recommend Lahaina Pizza Co.'s vegan pizza, especially for people who like Chicago-style pizza.

Maui Culinary Academy offers specialty sugars at Ono Gelato Company

The Maui Culinary Academy is offering locally produced Vanilla Mac Nut Sugar, Cane Sugar, and Mango Sugar at Ono Gelato Company in Lahaina, Hawai`i.