We're crazy for The Sanitarium!!

Did you know that right around the corner from Sally Loo's, there's the quirkiest little bed and breakfast you will ever (I mean ever!) find? Let me introduce you to The Sanitarium. I can't do the place justice in words, so stop by and check it out. Occasionally they'll host live music and art events in the beautifully open lower level.

If you're lucky, you'll stumble on one of their morning gatherings, featuring freshly baked scones and tea/coffee. The head chef, Suzanne, baked up some scrumptious Vegan Coconut Almond Scones just this morning! Divine. Pure and simple. And at around $3 per person, it's the cheapest breakfast around.

Check it out:

The Sanitarium
1716 Osos St.
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401

LA outreach: SHOJIN

It's a first for the VeganSLOdown: an LA post. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to step on QuarryGirl's toes (we adore those little toes), but I just think that Central Coast vegans should know about this lovely gem in the quiet hood of Little Tokyo. Oh Shojin, you're repped by Alicia Silverstone, you use mushrooms in so many fine ways, your raw desserts are to-die-for. And let's just say how freakin cute your little place is.

Some highlights:

*Spicy Rock Shiitake Tempura: Shiitake mushrooms lightly battered and fried, tossed in spicy wasabi mayonnaise (OMFG!!)

*Shiitake & Avocado Roll

*Raw Chocolate Cake: RAW IS GOOD (so don't believe what people say)

Perhaps what is so cool is that the peeps at Shojin really stand behind veganism as a lifestyle and not just a fad--they seem to practice what they preach. Oh did I mention they have a pretty sweet lunch menu?!

So if this hasn't already inspired you to take a trip down to LA, hit it up next time you're down south. You will not be disappointed. And parking is so easy!!

Shojin

333 S. Alameda St. (Ste. 310)

Los Angeles, Ca 90013

Natty Caf

DT SLO is pretty dismal for us vegans, but Natural Cafe has some simple but tasty options. The Zen Burger is your basic veggie patty, served with tortilla chips and salsa (I usually ask for hummus on the side). My standby is the Local Favorite: the typical "California" sandwich, with avo, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, red onions (ask for Veganaise), also served with chips and salsa. I mean come on, put avocado on anything and I'll eat it.

If you're feeling like something sweet, the Soy Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake is pretty bomb on a hot day. Or whenever. Literally any time.