Almond And Oats and Jerk, Oh My!

Almond And Oats and Jerk, Oh My!

Aug 16, 2025

I started this column to help feature some of the great vegan options in the Las Vegas Valley, as well as a meetup group (VeganInVegasDotCom) and the website of the same name. At the time, restaurants were thriving. Now, in this new economy,

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Elderflower Cupcakes

Elderflower Cupcakes

Jun 28, 2025

I was intrigued by Meghan and Harry’s (the Royal outcast’s) wedding cake flavor, so I had to try. So why not make cupcakes? You can get Elderflower liqueur at any liquor store (Lee’s in Las Vegas has it) and it’s good to have

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Basil Spices Up Thai in Las Vegas; Plus, LV to LA Vegan Wasteland?

Basil Spices Up Thai in Las Vegas; Plus, LV to LA Vegan Wasteland?

May 17, 2025

Plus, Traveling to LA While Vegan Basil Thai Spices Up Vegas/Henderson Vegas scene By Charles Karel Bouley Thai cuisine lends itself well to plant-based alternatives; in Thailand, many dishes are naturally vegan. And almost any Thai restaurant can offer a variety of their

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A Tradition Worth Keeping

A Tradition Worth Keeping

Feb 13, 2025

History is often not certain about the origins of some things; sometimes, an event’s history is accredited one way, but may have gone down another. That’s the case with High Tea. Now, for many, including the internet, we owe the afternoon ritual to

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From Bulgaria with Love: Durvo Adds New Flavor to Las Vegas Culinary Scene

From Bulgaria with Love: Durvo Adds New Flavor to Las Vegas Culinary Scene

Nov 8, 2024

From Bulgaria with Love: Durvo Adds New Flavor to Las Vegas Culinary Scene by Charles Karel Bouley The economy for many is not doing well, no matter what numbers, polls, or politicians say: the fact is eating out or eating at home, eating

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Hail Chef Kenny, the Vegan King of Las Vegas

Hail Chef Kenny, the Vegan King of Las Vegas

Apr 19, 2024

It’s become the gold standard question in the Las Vegas vegan scene: Is it as good as Kenny’s? https://youtu.be/8Fu7dnwc_eo Vegan In Vegas by Charles Karel Bouley II Hail Chef Kenny, the Vegan King of Las Vegas; Twin Creeks Tries It’s become the gold

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#Vegan in #Vegas #Vegan #Korma #IndianFood #Lunch

#Vegan in #Vegas #Vegan #Korma #IndianFood #Lunch

Feb 28, 2024

Let’s make some quick vegan korma with some store bought sauce for ease. We use the #Cuisinart pressure cooker for the rice (5 mins with natural steam release), then use the  @NinjaKitchenUS  Aura to cook two carrots, two stalks of Bok Choy, 1/4

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Down2Earth Out of this World

Down2Earth Out of this World

Nov 1, 2023

Down2Earth Out of this World By Charles Karel Bouley “Chef, what part of the South are you from?” I asked, after devouring my Po’Boy at Down2Earth cafe in Town Square, Las Vegas, NV. “Well, I’m not, unless you count South Oakland,” Chef Parker

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Vegan Dining at the Crossroads

Vegan Dining at the Crossroads

Jul 24, 2023

I admit it. I was skeptical. Could any vegan dining be worth anywhere from $85 to $150 a person? And given all the great options Las Vegas already has for vegan dining, would it be worth it, or was this just another overpriced

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Tacotarian: The Traditional Flavors of Mexican Street Food Without All the Carnage

Tacotarian: The Traditional Flavors of Mexican Street Food Without All the Carnage

Jul 1, 2023

Taco Tuesday isn’t just for carnivores any more; on the contrary, fans of it have been flocking to one of Tacotarian’s four locations since the original opened downtown Las Vegas in 2018 (1130 S. Casino Center Blvd. #170, Las Vegas, NV 725-251-3853). Now

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