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Baked Goods and Treats
 

Like No Udder
Non-dairy soft serve & vegan treats on wheels

Marcia's Sweet Pantry
38 South Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
508-384-7100        
Specialties include, but are not limited to: Vegan Cannolis, Vegan Tiramisu, Vegan Truffle Cakes, Vegan Birthday Cakes, Vegan Pies , & Chocolate dipped ginger, oranges, coconut & more!

Party In Your Mouth Cakes and Desserts

Whole Foods Marke
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Various locations throughout RI


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Caterers
 

Garden Grille
726 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 
401-726-2826 

Whole Foods Market
Various locations throughout RI    
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Cooking Classes
 
The Natural Choice
Chris Brown Proprietor
133 Kickemuit Road
Warren, RI 02885
401-245-8443       
Chris Brown, Proprietor, offers all vegetarian, dairy free cooking classes, workshops, private cooking, and private consultations.
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Markets
 
li Tips:
* Besides food, many of these local markets offer household cleaners, toiletries, cosmetics, and other items that are cruelty free and contain no animal products. Ask a knowledgeable employee or someone in customer service if you need assistance in understanding how to select these products.
* Genetically engineered foods can be avoided by purchasing "certified" organic produce or other products.
* Check out local farms, farmers markets, and CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) programs through the Northeast Organic Farming Association.
 
Alternative Food Co-op
357 Main Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-2240
Back to Basics Natural Foods
500 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-885-2679 
   
East Side Marketplace
165 Pitman Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-831-7771
Food For Thought Health Food Store
32 Mariner Square
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-789-2445 
   
Food Works
9 Cedar Swamp Road
(Rt. 5,Apple Valley Plaza)
Smithfield, RI 02917
401-232-2410 
Gooseberry Natural Foods
1037 Main Rd.
Westport, MA 
508-636-2241 
   
Harvest Natural Foods
1 Casino Terrace
(off Belleview Ave.)
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-8137 
Health Shoppe, The
157 Gardner’s Neck Road
Swansea, MA 02777
508-673-1481 


 
Nature's Goodness
510 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
508-847-7480
Whole Foods Market
Various locations throughout RI    
 
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Nutrition
 

Chris Brown
133 Kickemuit Road
Warren, RI 02885
401-245-8443       
Chris Brown does private cooking and nutrition consultations.

Vegetarian Resource Group on Nutrition
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of The American Dietetic Association
Vegan Outreach on Staying a Healthy Vegan
VegRD Nutrition Answers from Virginia Messina, MPH RD

 

 

Local Health Coaching
Katie McDonald
bnourished@me.com
http://www.bnourished.com/bnourished/Welcome.html
Raw food demonstratins, vegan baking classes, grocery store tours, individual & group health coaching sessions
 

Katie McDonald is a certified holistic health coach trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.  An experienced vegan cook and baker, she also studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health in Manhattan. In 2009 Katie received certification as a raw food chef and trainer from Allisa Cohen. She obtained further training in healing by becoming a level 2 Bach Flower Remedies Practitioner.  Well versed in a wide range of dietary and wellness practices, she works with each client to design a nutritional and lifestyle plan that best supports her/his goals. Katie believes that one mindful bite, one loving act of self-discipline, one gentle ritual of self-care, one moment of stillness, can transform one’s life.


Appointments are held at All That Matters in Wakefield. Kindly call 401-782-2126 to book your complimentary 30 minute holistic health coaching session (mention RIVA). Feel free to email Katie McDonald directly at bnourished@me.com with any questions.

 
 
RI Nutrition Housecalls
Corinne Goff, RD, LDN
Vegetarian and Vegan:
Curious about going veg but want to do it healthfully? 
I can teach you about all the incredible plant-based food options
that are available and how to ensure that you are getting all the nutrients that you need. 
I've been vegan for over 10 years! 
Contact information:
 
Restaurants
 
li Tips for eating out:
Choosing vegan food can sometimes make eating out a bit challenging, but don't despair! Try Asian, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, and other ethnic restaurants which will almost always have something to suit your needs. If you're out of town and are having a hard time locating a restaurant, call a local health food store and ask an employee for a suggestion. Visit websites such as happycow or vegdining for markets and restaurants throughout the world. While there are many other restaurants in Rhode Island where you can find vegan items, we wanted to highlight the following variety and selection. Call RIVA if you'd like us to add a restaurant. Here are some suggestions that may help you have an enjoyable dining experience~
 
Don’t be afraid to ask and speak up as you are the customer.
     * Many restaurants will make substitutions and adjust dishes to accommodate your preferences.
     * Chinese and Thai restaurants commonly use fish / chicken broth even in listed as vegetarian.
        But they can  substitute soy sauce or another sauce if you ask.
     * Chicken broth is also a common sauce or soup base in many restaurant dishes.
     * Salad dressings and spaghetti sauces sometimes contain cheese or anchovies.
     * Call ahead before going to a new restaurant and ask questions about their menu.
     * Let restaurants know that you’d like to see more vegan options.
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Vegan or Vegetarian
 
Garden Grille
726 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 
401-726-2826 
Vegetarian. Many vegan choices
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Vegan Friendly
 
 as220
FOO(d) at AS220
115 Empire St., Providence, RI
401-831-FOOD (3663)
Many Vegan Selections
 
Abyssinia Ethiopian & Eritrean Comfort Food & Cafe
333 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI  02903
401.454.1412
http://www.abyssinia-restaurant.com/
Many Vegan Selections
Bombay Club
145 Dean St., Providence, RI
401-273-636
Crazy Burger Café
144 Boon St., Narragansett, RI
401-783-1810       
Vegan Burgers, Soup, Stir Fry, and more
   
East Side Pocket
278 Thayer St., Providence, RI
401-453-1100       
Middle Eastern
Froozies
420 Dodge St., Block Island, RI
401-466-2230       
Juice bar/ Vegetarian deli
   
Gordito Burrito
258 Thayer St., Providence, RI
401-455-3666       
Mexican
Gourmet House
787 Hope St., Providence, RI
401-621-9818       
Asian including Thai
   
Hon’s House of Noodle Soup
790 Reservoir Ave., Cranston, RI
401-946-2188       
Vietnamese
India
1060 Hope St., Pawtucket, RI
401-421-2600
Vegan selections and accommodating
   
Julian’s
318 Broadway, Providence
RI 401-401-861-1770
Vegan selections and accommodating
Kabob N Curry
261 Thayer St, Providence
RI, 401-273-8844       
Indian
  
Louie's
286 Brook St, Providence, RI
401-861-5225       
Diner
Lucia Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
186B-190B Thames St., Newport, RI
401-846-4477
 
Malachi's
134 Ives St
Providence, RI 02906
They have a vegan menu that includes sandwiches (grilled cheese, tofurkey wrap, etc...)
 
 
Markos Kabob and More
126 Boon Street
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-783-9083
An eclectic mix of middle eastern, Indian, Caribbean, etc with many vegan options
Mamma Luisa’s
673 Thames St., Newport, RI
401-848-5257       
Italian, gourmet pasta, seitan dishes, and more.
Nice Slice, The
267 Thayer St., Providence, RI
401-453-6423       
Pizza
 
Like No Udder
401-419-8869
The world's first vegan soft serve ice cream truck
 
McCurdy’s Junction House
79 Ives St.  Providence, RI 
401-228-3883
Vegan Selections
 
Phil's Main Street Grille
323 Main Street
Wakefield, RI
(401) 783.4073
www.philsmainstreetgrille.com
Vegan Options & Special Saturday Night



Rasoi

727 East Avenue Pawtucket, RI
401-728-5500       
Indian, Vegan Buffet on Saturdays!
Maharaja
1 Beach Street
Narragansett, RI
(401) 792.3999
www.maharajari.com
Several vegetarian dishes that can be prepared vegan upon request.  Kitchen and staff are very accommodating.  Has an outdoor deck with view of Narragansett Sound.

Small Point Cafe
230 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-228-6999
http://www.facebook.com/smallpointcafe?sk=info
Bagels with a vegan tofu spread that changes weekly
 
Thai Orchid
800 Park Ave., Cranston, RI
401-780-8889      
Thai. Very accommodating and delicious!





Taste of India
230 Wickenden St. Providence, RI 
401.421.4355
Vegan Selections
 
United BBQ
146 Ives St., Providence, RI
401-751-9000
Vegan Selections

 White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster St., Providence, RI
401-453-3007      
Bagels with vegan butter and vegan cream cheese!
       
 
                
 
Thai Excursion
1565 Post Road, Warwick, RI
401-921-5582      
http://thaiexcursionri.com/
Thai. Vegan Friendly & Food Allergy Friendly, Great Service, Very Accommodating, Nice Atmosphere, Food Made From Scratch!
 
Tong D
156 County Rd, Barrington, RI 
401-289-2998
www.tongdrestaurant.com
Thai. Vegan Sections
 
Wasabi Japanese Sushi Bar
1369 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI
401-751-0444      
Japanese. No fish sauce used in any dishes!
 
Wildflour Vegan Bakery & Juice Bar
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket RI
(Next to the Garden Grille)
401-475 4718
Vegan with gluten free options & delicious!
 
 
 
   
           
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 Sanctuaries
 
Farm Sanctuary
Peaceful Prairie 
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
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 Books
 

Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
        by Vesanto, R.D. Melina, Brenda Davis

Being Vegan, Living with Conscience, Conviction, and Compassion
        by Joanne Stepaniak

Defending Animal Rights
        by Tom Regan

The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery
        by Marjorie Spiegel

The Food Revolution
        by John Robbins

Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat
        by Howard Lyman

Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Industry
        by Gail Eisnetz

Speciesism
        by Joan Dunnayer

Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating
        by Erik Marcus

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Cookbooks
 

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The Candle Cafe Cookbook
        by Joy Pierson, Bart Potenza, Barbara Scott-Goodman

150 Vegan Favorites
        by Jay Solomon

How it all Vegan
        by Sarah Kramer and Tanya Barnard

The Garden of Vegan
        by Sarah Kramer and Tanya Barnard

The Millenium Cookbook
        by Eric Tucker and John Westerdahl

Sinfully Vegan: Over 140 Decadent Desserts to Satisfy Every Vegan^s Sweet Tooth
        by Lois Dieterly

The Tofu Tollbooth
        by Elizabeth Zipem, Dar Williams, and Heather Horak

The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook
        by Debra Wasserman

Vegan Planet : 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World
        by Robin Robertson

The Vegan Sourcebook
        by Joanne Stepaniak

Vegan Vittles
        by Joanne Stepaniak

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 Ethics & Speciesism
 
Abolitionist Approach
Humane Myth
Factory Farming
    
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Film
 
The Cove
Compassionate Action for Animals Video and Photo Library
Earthlings
Eating Video
Forks Over Knives
Rattle the Cage Productions
Tribe of Heart
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Dining and Markets
 
Happy Cow
Veg Dining
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Health and Nutrition
 
Campbell Coalition
Dr. Michael Greger
Dr. Michael Klaper
Dr. John Mcdougall
Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine
Rawfood.com
VegRD Nutrition Answers from Virginia Messina, RD, MPH
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Parenting and Family
 
Veg Family
Vegetarian Baby
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Periodicals
 
American Vegan
Vegetarian Journal
VegNews
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Radio, Podcast & TV Programs

Animal Voices
  
Christina Cooks TV Show

Compassionate Cooks Podcast

Go Vegan Radio
 
Vegan Freak Radio Podcast

Veg TV
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Recipes
 
All Recipes
Compassionate Cooks
Vegan Chef
Vegan Cooking
Vegan Connection
Vegan Cooking
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Religion
 
Christian Vegetarian Association
Jewish Veg
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Shopping
Below are just a few samples of sites dedicated to vegan goods.  You can google vegan "shoes", vegan "chocolate" etc. and you will often find more options.
Cosmos Vegan Shoppe
MooShoes Non-Leather Shoes
Pangea Vegan Store
Vegan Essentials Online Store

http://www.totalveganshop.com/

 
Vegan Organizations
 
American Vegan Society
Boston Vegan Association
Compassion Over Killing
Veg Fund
Vegan Action
Vegan Outreach
Vegan Society
    
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