The Grapevine (OFF TOPIC CHAT) Part II

Tar.Aldarion · 16-09-2019 3:39pm

I have no problem limiting a thread to just vegans/vegetarians, if you want opinions from that group of people. In fact this thread would be good for it, it's the off topic thread. There shouldn't be debate in here.

Tilikum17 · 16-09-2019 4:13pm

Thank god for that.

loveisdivine · 16-09-2019 4:39pm

We were going to go and see game changers tonight, but there's no where close to us. Don't really fancy a minimum 1 hour drive each way. Plus, for some reason, the omni in Coolock is charging €27.50 per ticket!

Unearthly · 16-09-2019 5:17pm

That price takes the piss

Think I'll wait for it to appear on Netflix or Sky

loveisdivine · 16-09-2019 5:31pm

Unearthly wrote: »

That price takes the piss

Think I'll wait for it to appear on Netflix or Sky

Actually I should correct myself, it was Odeon not Omni and it's now showing as €14.25, so must have been a mistake yesterday. Although that's still the highest price I've seen.

Tilikum17 · 16-09-2019 6:13pm

loveisdivine wrote: »

Actually I should correct myself, it was Odeon not Omni and it's now showing as €14.25, so must have been a mistake yesterday. Although that's still the highest price I've seen.

New cinema here is €14. Reclining seats.

gozunda · 16-09-2019 6:18pm

davidjtaylor wrote: »

This, 110%. So many are on my ignore list now, there's little to actually read! :D

The tiresome recycled tropes are intended to wear people down.

I'm drawn more and more towards Facebook and closed veg*n groups.

Then why bother with a Discussion forum david - if you only wish to come here to dictate one way or the highway?

This from the the charter referenced in the opening post of the original chat thread.

Boards.ie is a discussion forum! This is not facebook or a blog so don't treat it as such. This forum does not rely on contribution from moderators, it relies on contribution from everyone, including non-vegetarians and non-vegans. This is not my forum, this is our forum. Don't rely on others to make threads, if there's something you want to see then post it!

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Unearthly · 16-09-2019 6:32pm

Tilikum17 wrote: »

New cinema here is €14. Reclining seats.

Reclining seats are great. Blanch IMAX has them

16-09-2019 6:33pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I have no problem limiting a thread to just vegans/vegetarians, if you want opinions from that group of people. In fact this thread would be good for it, it's the off topic thread. There shouldn't be debate in here.

That would be great Tar.

Would be nice if new threads, if requested by op, could be the same.

Is there a thread in here that hasn’t been pulled around and taken off topic within a few posts of being opened ?

16-09-2019 6:34pm

I’m gonna be heading to Dublin this week.

Mostly daytime eating.

Any places I shouldn’t miss out on ?

Edit - would prefer 100% vegan establishments

Unearthly · 16-09-2019 6:41pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I’m gonna be heading to Dublin this week.

Mostly daytime eating.

Any places I shouldn’t miss out on ?

Edit - would prefer 100% vegan establishments

I liked Carrots tail and the Sova vegan butcher.

Both 100% vegan.

Tar.Aldarion · 18-09-2019 12:10pm

Deleted User wrote: »

That would be great Tar.

Would be nice if new threads, if requested by op, could be the same.

Is there a thread in here that hasn’t been pulled around and taken off topic within a few posts of being opened ?

Yes if an OP requests only Veg*ns then that will be honoured.

Unearthly · 18-09-2019 6:40pm

Beyond sausages coming to Tesco UK soon. I'd imagine Ireland can't be far behind

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/beyond-meat-is-launching-its-highly-anticipated-vegan-beyond-sausages-in-tesco/

18-09-2019 7:01pm

Unearthly wrote: »

I liked Carrots tail and the Sova vegan butcher.

Both 100% vegan.

Went to Sova today.

Nice place. We drove to Dublin and parked at qpark Stephens green and it’s only a short walk from there.

Nice options although we prefer non processed foods and eat whole foods as often as possible. Dining out makes that harder.

Unfortunately I’ve brought a bad injury to Ireland so access and movement is limited.

Happy though I made the effort today and we are looking for some fine dining before we head off. As a couple of DINKS we do look to spoil ourselves as and when.

Tar.Aldarion · 18-09-2019 7:04pm

Try veginity

18-09-2019 7:08pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Try veginity

My partner did mention that today so we will go over the next few days.

19-09-2019 11:19am

The Wildwood cafe in Carlingford was very nice. Not 100% plant based but there was 1-3 options, iirc, and it was very very nice scran indeed. The balance of flavours was impressive. It’s a beautiful seating area overlooking the lough.

The Townhouse (formerly Enos) in Dundalk was also very nice. Two vegan options and the quality of food was very very good. This place is easily the best VFM experience I’ve had in Ireland, so far, and that is mostly considering the quality of food. Very very cheap considering the quality.

23 seats (cafe) in Dundalk also have a daily vegan option. It’s been very nice each time I’ve tried it. They only have one plant based dessert and it’s not always available.

3rd place (cafe), also in Dundalk, was a let down. A very boring and bland daily vegan option that doesn’t seem to change regardless of day of the week.

There’ll be further updates although only a few days left but my mobility is improving.

Heading to Dublin again tomorrow.

gozunda · 19-09-2019 11:39am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That would be great Tar. Would be nice if new threads, if requested by op, could be the same.
Is there a thread in here that hasn’t been pulled around and taken off topic within a few posts of being opened ?

Lady Haywire wrote: »

In the past you have called farmers welfare scroungers, a bunch of f**king babies & f**king losers. I don't think posts like that are tolerated pretty much anywhere.

This. Discussion is always good. Tbh I do not care that anyone may disagree with any point of view - it's aggressive comments and attacking others which wreck threads imo.

19-09-2019 11:52am

Any suggestions for animals sanctuaries/rescues we can visit in the north east, of the republic, as it would be a nice way to spend a day/afternoon.

We donate quite a bit financially, yearly, and it would be nice to visit and donate on this trip too.

Would be nice to see what’s happening in Ireland to stop the unnecessary suffering.

davidjtaylor · 19-09-2019 5:43pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Any suggestions for animals sanctuaries/rescues we can visit in the north east, of the republic, as it would be a nice way to spend a day/afternoon.

We donate quite a bit financially, yearly, and it would be nice to visit and donate on this trip too.

Would be nice to see what’s happening in Ireland to stop the unnecessary suffering.

Not north-east but reasonably easy to get to is Heartstone Veganic Microsanctuary. She doing a great job on minimal resources and always welcomes donations or physical help. PM me if you're interested but not on FaceBook, klopparama.

Unearthly · 07-10-2019 8:12pm

Game Changers will be available on Netflix October 16th

r93kaey5p2izun · 12-10-2019 4:37pm

Has anyone been able to get Quorn mince lately in Dublin? I haven't found it in weeks in either Lucan, Clondalkin, or the city centre. I've tried several SuperValus, Tescos and Dunnes. Supervalu told me they had an issue with a whole delivery of packets being split open, so they returned it and have been waiting on replacement ever since.

henryporter · 12-10-2019 7:05pm

Deleted User wrote: »

The Townhouse (formerly Enos) in Dundalk was also very nice. Two vegan options and the quality of food was very very good. This place is easily the best VFM experience I’ve had in Ireland, so far, and that is mostly considering the quality of food. Very very cheap considering the quality.

Must give it a go - thanks for the heads up

henryporter · 12-10-2019 7:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Any suggestions for animals sanctuaries/rescues we can visit in the north east, of the republic, as it would be a nice way to spend a day/afternoon.

We donate quite a bit financially, yearly, and it would be nice to visit and donate on this trip too.

Would be nice to see what’s happening in Ireland to stop the unnecessary suffering.

https://edenfarmedanimalsanctuary.com/ in Meath

henryporter · 12-10-2019 7:12pm

Journey Wooden Wrinkle wrote: »

Has anyone been able to get Quorn mince lately in Dublin? I haven't found it in weeks in either Lucan, Clondalkin, or the city centre. I've tried several SuperValus, Tescos and Dunnes. Supervalu told me they had an issue with a whole delivery of packets being split open, so they returned it and have been waiting on replacement ever since.

Haven't bought Quorn since I read this article: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/the-quorn-revolution-the-rise-of-ultra-processed-fake-meat-1.3390997

gozunda · 13-10-2019 11:54pm

henryporter wrote: »

Haven't bought Quorn since I read this article: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/the-quorn-revolution-the-rise-of-ultra-processed-fake-meat-1.3390997

Something I have been saying for quite a long time tbh.

...the highly processed nature of Quorn and other plant “meats” may yet be a stumbling block. Earlier this month, it was reported that more than half of all food bought by families in the UK and some 45.9 per cent bought in Ireland is “ultra-processed”: manufactured by opaque, hi-tech methods using industrial additives and food-derived component parts that are transformed from the whole ingredients familiar to home cooks...Quorn, in common with other fake meats, is incontestably ultra-processed. Evidently, this is not an issue for the animal welfare, vegetarian and vegan groups that hail such confections as a potential end to animal slaughter and the misery of factory farming. Some people will eat almost anything as long as no animals were involved in its creation. But that proposition appeals less to those who prefer to base their meals on natural, minimally processed ingredients that they can easily recognise as food.

auspicious · 21-10-2019 12:55pm

Iceland pledged last year to go palm oil free and they are honouring that pledge this year ( the first major U.K. supermarket to do so ) on own brand products which include an expanding vegan range which is also plastic free.

Tilikum17 · 02-11-2019 11:57am

A new vegan cafe just opened in Galway beside the bierhaus.

Greens & Co

davidjtaylor · 03-11-2019 6:50pm

Tilikum17 wrote: »

A new vegan cafe just opened in Galway beside the bierhaus.

Greens & Co

I heard it's excellent.

Tilikum17 · 03-11-2019 11:26pm

davidjtaylor wrote: »

I heard it's excellent.

Had the vegan breakfast yesterday & it was lovely.

It will do a bomb there.

The Grapevine (OFF TOPIC CHAT) Part II

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