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Brooklyn Vegan Market - Sweet, Savory & Kind Goodness

10/26/2018

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PictureWith my "ice cream" sundae from Pisces Rising, one of the Vegan Market vendors (c) travelincousins.com
Anyone that follows our blog, knows all too well, how much Tanya and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to eat.  If it were a toss up between traveling and eating, well, me and my dear cousin would have quite a conundrum. 

​Thank goodness such a choice is never the case and moreover, the two pastimes go hand in hand, as was the case with my recent visit to downtown Brooklyn last week to the Vegan Market, which I'm certain will be my trio's go-to destination every thirty days, for amazing vegan food and products!!

A must-visit for any foodie is this monthly Vegan Market at the Market Hotel on Myrtle Avenue.  A bit non-descript and not the easiest place to find, The Market Hotel is not really a hotel, but instead, a renovated loft midway between Broadway and Jefferson Street.   

Being totally honest about my lack of directional skills (or maybe it's my worsening vision) but I must have passed the building four times, even though the GPS said we had reached our destination lol.   

The number of the building is literally just painted on the brick with nothing more than a hard to see sign above the entry door, defining the building as "The Market Hotel." First impressions can be deceiving.

​ In any case, I finally spotted the number and sign with ten minutes to spare before it officially opened.
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Small sign above the door designating "Market Hotel" (c) travelincousins.com
I'm a stickler for being early to these events, especially when they are in the NYC area because I'm always freaked about getting parking. Finding an awesome spot  half-way up the block on a side street, me and my daughters departed our vehicle and began walking over.
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Not certain about what we were going to find, we moved full speed ahead,  motivated by our ravenous hunger. Kelsey, 12,  was a bit skeptical since the building looked "sketchy" in her words, but as soon as we entered and started up the steps, we could hear the music and see the people and our certainty that we made a good choice began to set in.  

The space is intimate and seating is as well, with family-style tables spread out throughout - very eclectic!  Dim lighting, funky painted walls and industrial styling, further ads to the hip atmosphere . 

I loved it and so did Gianna.  
​More pressing, however, was our need to begin eating!  We approached the small vendor area methodically, making the rounds first to create a plan of attack. Savory or sweet to start?  Savory won out.
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The small, intimate loft space in the Market Hotel, which hosts the monthly Vegan Market (c) travelincousins.com
Pictures don't really do this event justice - remember, you cannot judge a book by its cover - however, the quality of food, the uniqueness and diversity of food vendors and the friendliness of these committed vegans made our day!

I do not lie, when I tell you that Gianna and I were like two eating machines!  While Kelsey indulged in a few things, it was me and G who could not say no to any booth we passed!  We managed to try something from almost every vendor.  The only reason we left out purchasing from a few stands, was twofold:  a) we could not fit one more thing in our bellies; and b) we ran out of cash lol.

​​And speaking of eating, there is nothing better than knowing that the food you are savoring has been prepared with the kindest of ingredients. Indulging in vegan prepared edibles, whether sweet or savory is quickly becoming part of mainstream eating, even for those who have not as yet embraced a full vegan lifestyle.  And, since gone are the days when being a vegan meant that a few raw vegetables and beans defined your diet, the abundance of options in every ethnic cuisine, whether main courses or desserts, has exploded.  The result? Vegan food is not just for vegans to enjoy anymore!!

​I think the best way to tell you about our few hours is to just let the food speak for itself with a bit of narrative...


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​First stop: 

​Anthony's Eastside
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Growing up in a traditional Italian household in the midwest, working in the family restaurant in Kansas City, Anthony later embraced the vegan lifestyle and began working in numerous vegan and plant-based restaurants around the country. After moving to New York, he  decided to go back to his roots, making those traditional Italian recipes in a whole new untraditional way, using plant-based ingredients. 

Being Italian, we were drawn to try these "veganized" Italian specialties. Gianna and I decided to order the Baked Pasta (shells with his original tomato sauce and Almond Ricotta) and the Muffaletta sandwich with seitan.  Both were incredible!

I had never had almond ricotta and all I can say is Wow!  Anthony's preparation was incredible and for those who are trying to cut out or lessen their dairy intake, it is so light and tasty. YUM!!!
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Muffaletta Sandwich and Baked Pasta with Almond Ricotta (c) travelincousins.com
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Close up of Muffaletta (c) travelincousins.com

​Next...

Seitan's Helper

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Owner, Amanda has created some amazing vegan deli meats!  It was love at first sight when I spied the "bacon", lettuce, tomato and "pepperoni" sandwich on display and Gianna and I knew we had to split one!!

This sandwich was soooo good!  But, we were now beginning to fill up! (Oh no!!) Still More vendors to try!
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Seitan's Helper (c) travelincousins.com
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"Bacon" Lettuce, Tomato and "Pepperoni" Sandwich (c) travelincousins.com

​Next...

Pisces Rising
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We knew we had to sit down to eat our "BLT" sandwich, but Kelsey wanted a little something as well, and decided on a "calzone" from Pisces Rising, which had both sweet and savory offerings.  

Of course, I had a bite (did you doubt that!) and it was mighty tasty!!

This vegan pastry shop is based in NYC with all items baked by Laura Varley. 
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Calzone from Pisces Rising (c) travelincousins.com
Now, we were pushing it with eating, but heck, we didn't even start dessert!


​Next...

Culiraw

Sorry, no pics because as I was chatting with owner, Katerina, we gladly took a sample of her chocolate peanut butter cup - which was huge - and the three of us shared it, getting our fingers all messy with the chocolately goodness.  

Her raw vegan desserts are made from natural pure ingredients which are good for you and the vital and essential nutrients are not destroyed  by cooking and baking.  Katerina's vegan offerings are available throughout New York City and Long Island retailers and restaurants.  
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(photo credit: culiraw.com)


Next...
Jac & Jess Brand


​We stopped to chat with one of the non-food vendors about her lovely compassion statement apparel.  Jess, who owns the company with her sister Jaclyn, offer their line of t-shirts and sweatshirts online at their Etsy shop.  

Jess was kind enough to pose for us!!
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Compassion statement apparel vendor, Jess Jac Brands (c) travelincousins.com


Next...
Peaceful Provisions


It was dessert time, so we had a few things that we needed to get, to take home.  We were pretty well stuffed at this point.

Peaceful Provisions is a collaborative effort of twin sisters Brittany and Justine crafting compassionately crafted vegan donuts and treats.

​Although they do not have a storefront, they offer their vegan doughnuts on Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Village Coffee (FVC) at 123 Main Street, Ossining, NY and at various pop-up events.

We brought these home, but of course, Gianna started picking on them on the way.

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Our box of doughnuts! (c) travelincousins.com


​Next...
How Delish


Gianna had eyed the cakes at How Delish, pretty much as soon as we arrived.  So, this was a must-visit booth.
It was chocolate cake time for my girls and we walked off with a nice size piece!

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(c) travelincousins.com
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(c) travelincousins.com


Next...
Vegan.Brooklyn.Foodie

It was Kelsey's turn to make the selection,  and she went right for the cookies at Vegan Brooklyn Foodie. 
Owner, Ashley, established her online bakery this year, and from the "taste" of things, I'm sure she's in for some great success.  VBF is an 100% vegan online bakery and her hope is to reach as many VEGANS and NON VEGANS to show them that transitioning to a VEGAN diet doesn't mean saying goodbye to decadent foods. She believe it is possible to treat yourself while still leading a cruelty free and plant-based diet - in Ashley's words "with a cookie in each hand of course!"

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Owner and founder, Ashley (c) travelincousins.com
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One of the many cookies and sweets offered by Brooklyn Vegan Foodie (c) travelincousins.com


Last but not least...
​Second visit to Pisces Rising 


During our second visit, we walked away with two yummy delights - A blueberry pop-tart for Kelsey and Pumpkin "Ice Cream" sundae (colored black for Halloween!) for Gianna.  Kelsey polished off her pop tart in the car and the ice cream was gone before we even got to the car as Gianna and I passed it back and forth!
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Yummy baked goods at Pisces Rising (c) travleincousins.com
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Vegan Ice Cream sundae (c) travelincousins.com
Most vendors take cash, but several are able to process purchases with credit cards.  In the event you need cash, there is an ATM machine a few doors down.

Absolutely one of the best vegan food markets I've ever visited!  With food preparation like this, more people are sure to change to a vegan lifestyle!!

-Elisa
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For Your Information

Vegan Market
Market Hotel
1140 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

​Monthly Event
Next Vegan Market: 

Sunday, November 18, 2016 at 12 PM – 6 PM

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    Elisa is co-founder of Travelin' Cousins travel blog along with her cousin "Travelin' Tanya." She lives on Long Island, New York with her two daughters and her dog Punkin. An entrepreneur whose professional career has included a variety of businesses in the toy, licensing and direct marketing businesses, she is now a blogger and freelance writer. Since her teen years, she has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia and continues to travel these days throughout the world with her daughters and cousin Tanya. Her other passions include cooking, dining, the theatre and shopping.

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    Tanya is a free sprit who resides in Southern California with the only family that she has outside of NY (you can take a girl out of the city, but you’ll never take the city out of this girl). Her housemates include her mom, her 2 sisters, her brother, her sister’s boyfriend, her niece, her 2 kids and her ex! Yup...all under one roof! Her professional career and background was in film (writing, production and acting). Currently she is a stay at home mom - who is hardly ever at home, and who’s passions are: everything travel related, food (both cooking and eating), photography, skiing and of course, shopping! 
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