Ah! So I must update you as I approach the final day of my 30 Day Vegan Challenge. When I started this crazy challenge, I ultimately said I would not change my day to day activities. My week usually consists of at least two dinners or events out in Indianapolis. I’ve had to change my outlook on these events because of the lifestyle change I’ve made. My visit isn’t always based on how all the food tastes anymore (unfortunately). I’m now looking to see what kind of vegan dish they can prepare, how well the dish is prepared, and the overall service of the restaurant.
Today I’m sharing three spots I would suggest checking out as a Vegan in Indianapolis.
YUM! This has been one of my favorite meals this month. The Mediterranean Power Bowl is served with a Greek yogurt drizzle, so you must request the vegan option. The bowl is packed with delicious roasted veggies including broccoli, cauliflower, and my all-time favorite, sweet potatoes. The glazed chickpeas and pickled red onions on the bed of red quinoa with harissa made the bowl very filling. Wondering what harissa is? Harissa is a hot chili pepper paste that gives the bowl a little kick.
I highly suggest Piada if the people you are going with aren’t living a vegan lifestyle. It would be very easy for a non-vegan to fall in love with their menu 🙂
Say what? A VEGAN DONUT! Donut dates are better than dinner dates. Seriously, we should all jump on the train of appreciating the morning hours a little more. I was pumped to start my day with a delicious cup of coffee, this mouthwatering donut, AND my friends. This is also the only bakery I know of in the city that offers vegan donuts. I’d like to mention how much I appreciated this treat in the month of my vegan challenge. It was close to the only sweet treat I was able to enjoy all month longgggg. (no pumpkin pie.. or pecan… or sweet potato casserole… yes, this was not ideal)
Go get your Vegan Hibiscus Donut and cup of black coffee at General American Donut Company. I highly suggest hanging in the shop to enjoy your treat. It’s a hidden gem in our neighborhood! It’s like escaping the city and bouncing back to the 90’s.
Cue that’s what I like from Bruno Mars because this was the most wonderful lunch ever. Not only did I get this at Prime 47, but Chef Patrick made this dish during a Yelp Elite Event!! I’ll forever be thankful for the introduction to this delicious vegan creation.
The dish was a stuffed red pepper with a balsamic glaze… SO FREAKIN SIMPLE!! I mainly wanted to share this dish because he wasn’t prepared to make this, nor did he have to make this for me. I can’t say it enough, but I’m truly impressed by how many chefs have been so willing to serve me a vegan dish off the menu or switching up ingredients in order for me to enjoy my meal. THANK YOU to all those chefs, you’ll forever be loved by me!! I’d also like to mention that these were not my only vegan meals out in the city. I plan on sharing a few more in my final wrap up of the 30 Day Vegan Challenge.. so stay tuned 🙂
Check back soon for the final #30DayVeganChallenge update! ♥
Cheers,
Meg
