A Mother’s Love Leaves a Mark

In this issue, we say goodbye to an Austin icon. Also, hours, doors and dining rooms open up across Austin restaurants. But first…

Early voting continues in Texas this week. Here is a list of voting poll locations in Travis County, including a wait-time map.

Veg News

Sadly, this is the last week you can eat at Mother’s Cafe. Read our post about its closing announcement here.

Fat Cats Coffee & Desserts updates its hours.

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Get your fat cats fix everyday with our new hours!

A post shared by Fat Cats Coffee & Desserts (@fatcatsaustin) on Oct 12, 2020 at 7:28am PDT

Sweet Ritual opens its doors for to-go orders.

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We’ve missed you! We’re opening our doors today for the first time since March. In-store contactless takeaway ordering now available, with a few new rules to keep guests and staff safe: . 😷 Masks (worn correctly) required 🍽 No dine in available 💳 Card payments only 👯‍♂️ Limited number of guests allowed in store at one time, and must practice social distancing 🍦 No samples given, cones served upside down in a dish . We are still accepting curbside ordering. ⏰ Hours are 2-10pm this week. We hope to see you soon ❤️

A post shared by Sweet Ritual Vegan Ice Cream (@sweetritual) on Oct 14, 2020 at 8:39am PDT

Nissi Vegmex offers delivery now.

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Happy Wednesday family! We want to announce that as of tomorrow we are officially starting delivery services thru DoorDash! We got lots of great recommendations we decided that we want to try out DoorDash as it was one of the top picks for our community! Here I leave you with a family pack pic half of our menu items! From burritos, tacos al pastor, chalupas de fajita and last but not least our cheek’n flautas with crema and guac sauce, with a hempchata available. And did you know that it’s all vegan? 100% thank you!

A post shared by Nissi Vegmex 🇲🇽🌱 Vegan Mexican (@vegmexnissi) on Oct 14, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT

The Beer Plant opens its dining room.

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we are happy to announce, starting tomorrow, we will once again offer indoor dining. it has been seven months since anyone has been invited inside so we will be a little emotional, but we will be diligent in keeping everyone safe and six feet apart. . weekend slots have already been added in resy and you can book a table via the link in our profile. (safety measures will be sent to you upon booking a table) . as always, . eat plants, drink beer, be happy and stay safe. . 🌿🍺😁😷

A post shared by Vegan Gastropub – ATX (@thebeerplant) on Oct 15, 2020 at 12:11pm PDT

Austin Veg News (that’s us!) updates its website. It also launches a new Facebook page to make it easier to follow Austin’s vegan news. You can also follow AVN on Twitter and Instagram.

Veg in the Media

Gati gets more coverage from culturemap Austin in “East Austin freshens up with new vegan ice cream and coffee shop.”

Austin Food Magazine tweeted about NadaMoo!’s collaboration with Austin Eastciders:

BOOZY DESSERT! This is what happens when NadaMoo! and Austin Eastciders team-up to create a delicious hard cider-infused ice cream. An all dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based ice cream fused with real Austin Eastciders cider with a boozy bonus of 3% ABV! pic.twitter.com/6t0UQhG4Jr

— Austin Food Magazine🌮 (@austinfoodmag) October 13, 2020

Their partnership has also caught BREWBOUND’s attention: “Austin Eastciders and NadaMoo! Launch Hard Cider-Infused Ice Cream.”

Chron highlights Sassy’s Vegetarian Soul Food in “Austin’s Street Food Scene: Vegan Soul.”

Nom Burgers shares the spotlight in Austin Chronicle’s “Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin.”

Speaking of voting, Counter Culture is on Eater Austin’s list of “Austin Restaurants Offering Free Food and Discounts to Texas Voters.”

Citizen Eatery gets a mention in We Heart’s “Exploring Wellness in Austin, Texas.”

A new, Austin-based startup hits the vegan scene. Check out Boozy Bites in this business journal: “Boozy Bites, an edible alcohol tech startup, aims to reinvent the Jello shot.”

Veg Delights

The Vegan Rainbow serves another seasonal treat.

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This week on the channel we made Soul Cakes. These little cakes are like a cross between a scone and a cookie and they are perfect for the autumn season. Filled with pumpkin spice and dried fruit, they have been traditionally used as offerings to the spirits of relatives on Halloween night or as treat for kids gone souling. What is souling? Well now a days we know it as trick-or-treating but before it evolved into what we know today, kids would go from house to house singing and praying for the souls of their friends, family, and the people giving them soul cakes. They would also carry around spooky things to ward off evil spirits while the veil between worlds was thin💀. A tradition that has now become dressing up for Halloween. . . . . . #halloween #samhain #soulcakes #vegan #veganfood

A post shared by Lilith (@theveganrainbow) on Oct 17, 2020 at 6:46am PDT

Liz Velatini shares how to make “Pumpkin Protein Balls.”

Veg Jobs

Li’l Nonna’s is hiring.

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Li'l Nonna's is hiring. We are vegan owned and (almost entirely) vegan staffed. We want to keep hiring vegans. Love eating here? We bet you'll love working here! We are veterans of the service industry, with the goal of being the great employers we always hoped to work for. Previous restaurant or food truck experience is preferred but not totally necessary. After tips, you'll be making around $15 – $17/hr to start. POC and LGBTQ+ encouraged to apply! Send electric mail to lilnonnas@gmail.com or DM us, We love you!

A post shared by Li'l Nonna's (@lilnonnas) on Oct 13, 2020 at 2:21pm PDT

Veg Events

Texas Animal Freedom Fighters hosts “Protest Urban Outfitters for Hurting Animals for Clothing!” on Saturday, October 24, at 2:30 PM.

Bunny’s Cake Shop shares Frida Friday ATX’s October virtual market.

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🧁Cake Alert! Join us for the #FridaFridayATX 's OCTOBER Virtual Market!  From 10/23 – 11/2‬, it’s an awesome ELEVEN DAYS of shopping and supporting over 70+ local, independent, BIPOC artists and community creatives. Make sure to follow @fridafridayatx to get more info, including the full list of participating vendors. October’s #fridafridayatx virtual markets are brought to you in partnership with @waterloogreenway @olawellnessatx @volcantequilla and @esbmacc • • #bunnyscakeshop #fridafridayatx #lasofrendas #frida #friday #eleven #market #virtual #shopping #dessert #vegan #latina #latinx #latinas #love #hispanic #culture #hispanicheritagemonth

A post shared by ᗷᑌᑎᑎY’ᔕ ᑕᗩKE ᔕᕼOᑭ 🐰🍰 (@bunnyscakeshop) on Oct 14, 2020 at 5:35pm PDT

Not Exactly Austin but…

Cheese-lovers rejoice. According to LIVEKINDLY, “Vegan Babybel Cheese to Hit the Stores Next Year.”

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