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12/13/07
Category: General
Posted by: vegtampabay.com
by Virgil Butler, ex-Tyson slaughterhouse worker
An issue not even thought about by most people, even many of those in the fight for animal rights, is the effects on the minds of those people who do the actual slaughter of the chickens.
04/05/07
Category: General
Posted by: vegtampabay.com
by Environmental Health Perspectives
High Levels Of Arsenic In Chicken May Require Adjustment in Consumption. Study in Environmental Health Perspectives Reveals Chickens Have Highest Level of Arsenic. Chicken consumption may contribute significant amounts of arsenic to total arsenic exposure of the U.S. population, according to a study published today in the January issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).
04/03/07
Category: General
Posted by: vegtampabay.com
by Jeremy Rifkin, The Guardian, UK
Hundreds of millions of people are going hungry all over the world because much of the arable land is being used to grow feed grain for animals rather than for people. Cattle are among the most inefficient converters of feed.
02/13/07
Category: General
Posted by: vegtampabay.com
by ScienceCentral.com
Mad cow disease has some consumers worried about what might be in their beef—but what about a harmful substance we already know is inside chicken? As this ScienCentral news video reports, there's new information out on the amount of arsenic in chicken.
02/13/07
Category: General
Posted by: vegtampabay.com
By George Monbiot, The Guardian UK
The Christians stole the winter solstice from the pagans, and capitalism stole it from the Christians. But one feature of the celebrations has remained unchanged: the consumption of vast quantities of meat.
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St. Petersburg / Gulfport Restaurants

St. Petersburg / Gulfport Restaurants
  • Local Cofee and Tea
    Awesome vegan french toast and pancakes, tofu BLT's, tempeh salads, vegan biscuits and gravy, falafel salads and many more! Vegan desserts, too! They even explain "Vegan and vegetarian" on their menu!! Local Coffee & Tea / 331 1st Ave. South / St. Pete, 33701 / M-F 7am - 5:30 pm / Sa 9am - 4pm / Phone: 727-551-0201
  • Ajanta Indian Cuisine St. Petersburg
    5005 34th St, N St. Petersburg, FL 33714 727-525-6581
    Hours: 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9:30 Sunday 12 to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm Indian. Not pure veg. Vegan options. Menu: Has a wide selection of veg Indian dishes. Comments: Have won awards for best vegetarian options Other Info: Full table service. Accepts VISA, MC, AMEX. Price: $$-$$$.
  • Central Cafe and Organics St. Petersburg
    243 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727)-824-0881 Sun: closed Mon-Sat: 7:30am-7:00pm. They keep their food as organic as possible, which is rare. There's many wraps, which are vegetarian and can be easily made vegan. There's usually a vegan soup and many baked goods that are vegan. Restaurant Caterer Coffee Tea Juice vegan-friendly - American, Deli, Greek, Caribbean, Mediterranean
  • City's Gourmet Marketplace
    2 Locations!

    3238 4th St. North • St Petersburg FL, 33704 • (727) 258-6400

    11140 4th St. North • St. Petersburg FL, 33716 • (727) 577-6766 (Temporarily Closed)

    Sandwich and salad shop featuring a tasty vegetarian selection. There's a variety of wraps and sandwiches packed with Hummus, Falafel, Tabbouleh, Oriental Veggies, Grilled Portabella and fresh fruit cups.

  • Evos St. Petersburg
    2631 4th St N • 727-571-EVOS • Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm Healthy vegetarian-friendly fast food. Check their menu to see the choices.
  • Globe Coffee Lounge St. Petersburg
    Coffee/Tea/Juice Snaks vegan-friendly • 532 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727) 898-JAVA Sun: closed Mon-Thu: 2:00pm-1:00am Fri-Sat: 3:00pm-2:00am Our specials range from delicious wraps, Starving Artist Suppers, and more! They change every couple days so call or stop by and see what goodies we have for you.
  • India Grill in Downtown St. Pete
    21 vegetarian friendly dishes =)
  • Island Flavors and 'Tings Gulfport
    1411 49th Street South • Gulfport 33707 • (727) 327-6416 •Fresh Vegetables, tropical fruits and Caribbean Cuisine. Vegetarian menu includes curry tofu in mango sauce, vegetarian fritters, plantain special. Their vegetarian menu includes four vegan entrees right now they are adding more soon. They will also be adding a section to their on-line menu to feature a totally new vegetarian section which will list the entire vegetarian menu. Please thank them!
  • Johnny Rockets - St. Petersburg
    Johnny Rockets features the Streamliner, a vegan Boca Burger with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle, and mustard. Be sure to ask to whether their fries are cooked in animal fat, and also you may want to request that they make the Veggie burger on a separate grill if they have one.
  • Nature's Finest Foods St. Petersburg
    6651 Central Avenue • St. Petersburg • 727-347-5682 • Large Salad Bar. Juice Bar. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Organic produce. Supermarket style. The food gets good recommendations. Organic vegetable pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches, vegan lasagna and bean stew. Fresh juices and smoothies. Other Info: Outdoor dining. Non-smoking, Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $ -- You pick up the food in the back, buy it, and sit ouside or in their dining area. It's a grocery store atmosphere, but good eats!
  • Rollin' Oats Market and Cafe
    2842 Martin Luther King / 9th St N • St. Petersburg 33704 • 727-821-6825 • Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm • Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7:00pm • Sat: 9:30am-6:00pm • Rollin Oats has totally remodeled their store and cafe, they have changed their hours and are open a little later then what we have posted here. We will update the hours when we figure out what they are. Rollin Oats is a great Vegan friendly dining. Nice selection of specialty foods, herbs, spices, vitamins, and bulk foods. Lower prices than the average health food store. Great community hang out. Tasty breakfast brunch on Sundays. Awesome vegan cheese cake!
  • Thai AM Thai Restaurant St. Petersburg
    6040 4th Street North • 727-522-7813 • Hours: Mon to Thur 11 am to 9 pm • Fri and Sat 5 pm to 10 pm•Sun 5 pm to 9 pm • There are a few vegan options but you can modify a lot of them. Not pure vegetarian. Does not have a separate vegetarian menu, you can replace any of the flesh with tofu. Decent number of vegetarian dishes. Spring Rolls, cashew nut salad, tofu coconut milk soup, curry dishes, rice and other dishes. Need to ask them to modify some of their dishes.
  • Thai-AM II Restaurant Madeira Beach
    13037 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach, FL 33708 • (727) 398-9700 • Cuisine: Sushi, Thai Price: Under $25 As with many Thai and/or Asian restaurants, there's a good variety of plant-based meals. Thai-AM II has a separate Vegetarian menu, And nearly all Thai restaurants will substitute tofu for the animal flesh. Some items may contain fish sauce, ask your server to be sure.
  • Thai-Am Restaurant
    6040 4th Street North • 727-522-7813 • Hours: Mon to Thur 11 am to 9 pm • Fri and Sat 5 pm to 10 pm • Sun 5 pm to 9 pm • As with all Thai restaurants, you can replace any of the animal flesh with tofu. The sauces are divine! Decent number of vegetarian dishes. Spring Rolls, Cashew Nut Salad, Tofu Coconut Milk Soup, curry dishes, rice and other dishes.
  • The Garden Restaurant
    217 Central Ave. • St. Petersburg Between 2nd and 3rd Street on Central Avenue • (727) 896-3800 • M-Th:11:30-10:00pm • Fri-Sat:11:30am-12:00pm • Sun.12:00pm-10:00pm • Menu indicates with asterisks various dishes that can be converted to vegan and/or vegetarian.
  • The Stone Soup Cafe
    (727) 526-2975 • 4122 16th Street North St. Petersburg • Mon-Sat:9am-3pm • Delivery available 10:30am-2pm • Call early for delivery. • This cafe has several vegetarian options, but menu does not indicate they are vegetarian. Since everything is made fresh, you can ask them to modify your order. Two vegetarian sandwiches/wraps and one make your own. Pasta salad, stone soup salad, mulit veg soup and more, plus smoothies. Many other menu items may be altered upon request to be veg.
  • TooJay's Original Gourmet Deli St. Petersburg
    This place has about 8 vegetarian options and but only a couple vegan options. The standard stuff like fruit, hummas, and salad. This is a chain in Florida only. Please check their web site for further information and locations.