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Katie Abbott's Vegetarian/Vegan Guide

August 27, 2018

I get asked a lot about vegetarian and vegan options in the area. I usually have to tell them I’m not really sure because “I eat everything!” It’s true too, but the question nags at me and so I’ve talked to people here and there and found a few places I could suggest. Then one day it hit me - my buddy Katie would know!

Katie Abbott, MS, RDN, INHC (yeah, I know that’s some alphabet soup behind her name but she earned it!) is a registered dietitian and counselor who is super passionate about food and treating your body well. I should probably take notes…

Anyway, I approached her about giving me a list of places that good vegetarian/vegan options. She said could put together a list of restaurants that I could share on my page. Click the image below to go to her page and and sing up for her mailing list to get a copy. It’s 6 pages of spots to make it easier for you to find exactly the dish you’re looking for!

Image courtesy of katieabbottrd.com

Image courtesy of katieabbottrd.com

In blogging, collaboration Tags Katie Abbott, vegetarian, vegan, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, guide, plant based, dietitian, counselor
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Avocado and Citrus Salad with Grilled Salmon

August 15, 2018

Shelby wanted a nice, bright salad for dinner. I grilled some salmon and avocado, supremed an orange, and made some avocado dressing. She seemed pretty happy with it!

In cooking Tags avocado, supreme orange, salmon, grilling, salad, cooking
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Cocktail Hour at the Raleigh Room

August 8, 2018
In cocktail Tags The Cavalier, The Raleigh Room, cocktails, Aperol, Bacardi, Bombay Sapphire
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The Ten Top's Cobb Salad with Chicken

Take Out Last Night

August 2, 2018

After the Kings Grant Farmer's Market Shelby and I headed Norfolk for the 7 Hours of IPA event at The Birch. I'm a hophead so she knew I'd love to try out some good IPAs, thanks Mrs. Shelby.

On the way we were trying to figure out what to eat. First options she brought up were The Ten Top, Chelsea Bakehouse (Bacon & Gouda pizza), and Hoyt's Luncheonette. Hoyt's was off the list immediately when we saw they were closing about 15 minutes after we left the house, Bakehouse if always good and it our usual Birch pairing, but I think the siren call of one of the best sandwich shops in Norfolk captured Shelby. She went with Ten Top and I really wanted shawarma from Mr. Shawarma.

We called in our orders and made our way to the shops for take out. She got the Cobb Salad with Chicken and I got a spicy Beef Shawarma. I usually save half my wrap for lunch the next day but it was so good I ate the whole thing - and they aren't small either! Can't wait for another one...

Mr. Shawarma Beef Shawarma I had them spice up!

Tags The Ten Top, Mr. Shawarma, The Birch, take out, salad, wrap, shawarma
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King's Grant Farmer's Market - 2 Aug 2018

August 2, 2018

Made it by the King's Grant Farmer's Market after a break. I usually have some lame excuse as to why I can't make it but I didn't today so me and Jasper headed over to see the market regulars.

In market Tags King's Grant Farmer's Market
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