Jan
23
Hey everybody!
We are so stoked that you are interested in helping us create a vegan community within Indianapolis. In the past we have made extensive (READ: frighteningly long) lists of how you can get involved with Indy Vegans. This time around we’ll keep it simple.
We need you to help with the two main parts of Indy Vegans, events and the blog; your level of commitment is decided upon how much you want to get involved.
Jan
20
First let me say, Passage to India is probably the best food in Indianapolis.
Some diners at Passage to India
Everything at the restaurant is vegetarian! The service is pretty outstanding. The waitstaff are super nice and accommodating. There are always vegan options at the buffet and on the menu. The naan they bring to the table has diary, so just tell them you are vegan and they will bring you vegan naan and dosas to your table AND they will take you up to the buffet and show you which items are vegan! On the menu, vegan items are marked as such. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
19
Nathaniel and Bridget at Bridget's graduation from IU!
In case you hadn’t noticed Indy Vegans took almost a two month hiatus. During that time, I (Bridget), have graduated from college and temporarily relocated to Indianapolis and Nathaniel got a job working full-time at the Whole Foods on 86th St.
We’re going to try to start posting more diligently again and have some more meet-ups and another potluck! If you’re interested in volunteering, offering your home or office for an event, or just have questions for us, please shoot us an e-mail at nathaniel@indyvegans.com or bridget@indyvegans.com.
Thanks for your continued support, Indy Vegans!
Jan
18
Killer Tofu Catering
We’ve mentioned how great Killer Tofu is before, but it’s time to remind you again. Killer Tofu is a personal chef and small party catering service fronted by Ian Phillips, located right here in Indianapolis. If you were able to attend Veg Fest this past year, you will recall Killer Tofu’s fantastic layout. If you haven’t tried this food yet, you still have a chance! If you are having a small party or special event, please consider this outstanding service. You aren’t having a party and still want to try this food? You’re in luck.
Killer Tofu’s Seitan High-Fives are now being offered at Indy Food Co-Op/Pogue’s Run Grocer’s! Check the frozen section for this great treat! Additionally, the Sinking Ship in Broad Ripple is going to start serving Seitan High Fives shortly after the superbowl. So keep that on your radar!
Occasionally Ian teaches classes at the Whole Foods in Carmel as well, so like their Facebook page so you can be updated on those events too. You can also check out Killer Tofu’s website to see drool over pictures of food and view sample menus.
This past weekend I went to Ian and his wife’s house with a few friends for a Killer Tofu brunch. Let me tell you, it was incredible. The tofu scramble was one of the best I’ve ever had – and often I don’t even care for tofu scram! The biscuits and gravy were insanely good. The gravy was certainly the tastiest I’ve ever had. There were special scones, pancakes, delightful coffee cake, and more! It really was fantastic food and a wonderful time of communion with fellow Indy residents. So what I’m trying to say is, if you get a chance to hire Killer Tofu, take a class, or buy Seitan High Fives, you should.
Nov
18
ThanksVegan is VERY quickly approaching! It’s this Saturday, November 19th! (Whoa, that’s tomorrow!) It will be held from 6 to 9 at the Indy Indie Artist’s Colony which is on 14th & Penn, just a few blocks from the Harrison Center for the Arts, where VegFest was! We here at Indy Vegans are super excited to hang out with all of you fine folks and eat some incredible food! I know you are excited to cook all day and eat all night, too!
We are super excited! We just got a big box in the mail from the great people who make our favorite Tofurky products. They’ve hooked us up with:
This is the only kind of turkeys I'll eat!
Just some reminders: bring a dish with 4 servings, otherwise it will cost $10. (If you can’t manage either, you are still very welcome!) This is a family-friendly event so bring whomever you’d like! We are hoping to accommodate all kinds of vegans, from raw to gluten-free. If you want to label your foods and their ingredients, that would be appreciated, but if you forget, no problem!
I know I slept on this but if you could bring your own plate and utensils that would be great! We aren’t just vegan, we also love the environment and the environment hates cheap disposable plates, cups, and plastic utensils. If you can’t bring your own plate and utensils, we will still have enough to accommodate everyone. Also if you have any folding tables, feel free to load one in your car, it is uncertain how many people are coming out so anything can help just in case.
Besides that make sure you thank Phil for letting us use the space and anyone that helped make it a rad potluck! Can’t wait to see everyone and eat awesome food tomorrow! Yay!
Nov
10
First and foremost, we here at Indy Vegans love pizza. I mean, who doesn’t?
Mmmm!
Nathaniel and I have gone for Mellow Mushroom twice now, just to make sure the first time wasn’t a fluke. The pizza is good. They have other menu items like hoagies, salads, and calzones, but like I said.. we really like pizza. Not only do they have pizza, but they have a lot of vegan options for their pizza! Mellow Mushroom offers Daiya cheese, tofu, jerk tofu, tempeh, BBQ tofu, and the whole gamut of (fruits &) veggies from sun-dried tomatoes to artichoke hearts to roasted red peppers and spinach. I’m salivating just thinking about it. They also have a variety of beers, appetizers (including a hummus plate), AND they have a gluten-free crust and gluten-free menu!
The first time we went to Mellow Mushroom we got a pizza with red sauce, broccoli, onion, and half with jerk tofu and half with tempeh. The next time we got a pizza with red sauce, Daiya (surprisingly well melted!), tofu, broccoli, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Both time were super – especially the second pizza. It was insanely delicious. The establishment has a lot of seating so you get a table immediately, the atmosphere is upbeat, and it’s very family friendly. I would highly recommend eating at Mellow Mushroom, even if it’s a little bit out of the way on 116th St. in Carmel.
