Welcome to Vegan Chao!

Once again, we are at the end of another year, so I thought it appropriate to get a fresh head start by birthing my new child… a website dedicated to all things vegan.

Being vegan doesn’t necessarily mean you belong to some exclusive “club.” My goal is to show that everyone can participate in veg-friendly activities, without having to assign a label each and every time. For example, you need not say you “went vegan” today… the mere fact that you made a conscious decision (or sometimes unconscious? : P) to do something different from regular routine already says volumes.

Many times I forget I am even vegan. I don’t consider myself any different from those with traditional diets, I just eat certain things and choose to live a certain way, not unlike some people’s dedication to never missing an episode of Jersey Shore (admit it– you secretly watch it in your sweats and silently fist-pump! I know!), or adamantly insisting eating an organic apple won’t make you live longer (this statement has not been tested by the FDA).

Even if you are an omnivore (which you most likely are : ) ), I invite you to engage and tune in for the sole purpose of seeing another side of life. I’ve never really fancied the approach of spewing peta-like propaganda or zealously pushing everyone to become vegan (thankfully that phase is over!), so you won’t find any sort of “VEGAN OR DIE”/”STOP EATING ANIMALS”-like postings on here. I promise!

This year, I’ve added a beauty, fashion and recipe section to my website. I strive on providing colorful, original, fresh content for anyone willing to lend a pair of eyes, just for a little bit of your day. :)

So with that, browse away!

-Terry

(thanks to Ray to helping me whip my new layout into shape! You can see more of Ray’s work on his recently relaunched gadget blog.)

Terry at Terri’s

One of my favorite grab-n-go healthy restaurants has got to be Terri’s. Just a few blocks from Herald Square, this little joint serves up some of the most delicious vegan sandwiches and wraps my taste buds have had the pleasure of entertaining. The service is always very warm and friendly, if not terse and a […]

Sacred Chow with Chao!

Just yesterday I had a lovely meal courtesy of LivingSocial @Sacred Chow! Kudos to them for offering such a lovely handout! :) Sacred Chow has gotten quite a redesign since I frequented it back in 2009. For one, the space is much brighter due to the addition of floor to ceiling windows in the front […]

Caravan of Dreams!

So after a long hiatus, I am back for some more vegan restaurant exposure!! Did you miss me at all? :) Recently I stopped by Caravan of Dreams and had a wonderful time, not only because of the ambiance but just the little touches like re-usable towels in a towel dispenser in the kitschy bathroom […]

Misadventures at Josie’s

As much as I enjoy giving out raving reviews, some places simply don’t deserve it. And Josie’s on the UWS fits this category to a T. I always find it funny that a restaurant that looks so fancy and welcoming can have such deplorable food and service. It’s almost like, “Hey, we spent so much […]