You know, it's really easy to feel off the Vegan grid, not living in LA, NYC or Portland...but we have some amazing local businesses rockin' it out nearby, SLOdown style!! In no particular order, here goes...
I really love tea. And I know not everyone is as obsessed with tea as I am, but I also know there are those who are much more obsessed, so there you go. If you're a pro-tea pal,
The Secret Garden is your sanctuary, your new hole-in-the-wall hideout. The owner blends freshly dried herbs and plants into her own proprietary blends, with all sorts of fun and relaxing names to get you into the mood. And if you're not so into the idea of drinking tea, there are spices, bath blends and a kickin' clay mask. If you haven't yet been there, go. It's on the creek side of Higuera, to the left as you walk out of the alley with the Birkenstock store. Got it? I repeat, it is facing the creek, not on Garden. The address on Yelp is WRONG.
The Secret Garden
(see above)
Mon.-Sun. 11am-5:30pm
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You know what else I love? Sprouts. They're cute little miniatures of those less exciting salad blends. And as I munch I can't help but feel like I'm grazing with my animal friends. All around a fresh, crunchy and delightful experience.
Ok, maybe you don't feel the same way about sprouts. But I think you will after you meet
Bloom Microgreens. Located not too far away in Los Osos, they grow some of the best greens I have ever tasted--they're crisp and beautiful in texture and color! And you can find them at many of the local eateries, including
Sally Loo's; they are also sold at New Frontiers. I'm quite fond of the onion sprout variety bc it gives you the kick without the breath. What a treat on a hummus avocado sandwich!!
So go out and support our local biz!!
