Author: Jl Fields

Do you ever go to a restaurant and think, “That was good, but if I made it I would have …”? You can basically do just that at HuHot Mongolian Grill. Better yet, this build-your-own restaurant offers limitless lunch ($9.99) or dinner ($13.99) and even the vegans get to eat big! Here’s how it works:…

I write about Asian food a great deal in this column, mainly because there are so many choices in Colorado Springs, plus many Asian dishes are ideal for vegans (with the obvious exception of fish sauce, which is a common ingredient, and sometimes requires a few conversations with the kitchen staff before confirming its absence).…

Plant-based dining is growing in popularity and Colorado Springs restaurants are responding. From healthy, plant-based meals to down and dirty vegan comfort food, we’ve got you covered. THE REAL-DEAL VEGAN EXPERIENCE THE BURROWING OWL 1791 S. 8th St., 434-3864, burrowingowllounge.com The first vegan dive bar in Colorado Springs – OK, the only one – opened…

Years ago I traveled the globe for an international nonprofit and, as a new vegetarian at the time, a brief stint in India was one of the easiest for me when it came to eating. Sacred cows, and all. So naturally one would think that eating at Indian restaurants would be easy for vegans. Not…

Some of my favorite post-graduate school memories were the inexpensive trips I would take from Chicago to Jamaica – almost always Negril – where the beers were cheap, the beaches were bustling, and the food was comforting with a kick. Spice Island Grill’s casual, home-cooked vibe gives me reminiscent warm fuzzies. I have only one…

About a year ago I had breakfast at a restaurant in Denver called Mod Market. As I devoured a hearty plate of tofu scramble I couldn’t help but think, “Why can’t we have something like this in Colorado Springs?” Well now we do. Modern Market – as it’s now known -is open for business at The…

If you walk into Nourish Organic Juice expecting a cliché, you’re going to get it. Blenders whirring, juicers humming and an occasional wheat-grass shot thrown back – this is one of the healthiest spots in town. Nourish does, indeed, fit the uber-green, granola stereotype of veganism. And thank goodness for that. Doors open at 7:30…

Many ethnic cuisines tend to favor plant-based eating: Middle Eastern hummus, Mediterranean grape leaves, Japanese vegetable sushi, Chinese mock meats and Indian legume curries, to name a few. Italian and Mexican fares can be a bit more challenging as traditional pasta is often made with egg and, in these parts, meat is often added to…

Sushi. People seem to love it or hate it, even if they’ve never actually eaten it. Images of uncooked seafood may come to mind when thinking about this popular Japanese food, but, in actuality, sushi is simply a roll made with sticky rice prepared in vinegar. Sure, raw or cooked fish, as well as egg,…