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<p>A rastaman is smiling somewhere and probably saying something like ‘a long time the rasta did a tell yuh seh ital is vital’. You probably scoffed at that advice 10 years earlier but now it is all about peas, beans and a wholesome lifestyle.&nbsp;</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/New-Leaf-Vegetarian-Thursday-Specials-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3205" /><figcaption>Delicious vegan meals from New Leaf Vegetarian in Kingston, Jamaica (Photo: Don Waysome)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>We now happily turn up our noses at the once very delicious stew pork - after all, ‘weh pork ago?’&nbsp;Instead, it is all about faux meat, no cheese and other plant-based goodies.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Like everywhere else in the world, Kingston, Jamaica is into the well-hyped vegan lifestyle and <strong>BUZZ</strong> is sharing five spots in Kingston that are ideal for vegans. Did we mention they’re all taste approved by our Editorial staff? Well, they are!</p>
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<h4><strong>New Leaf Vegetarian&nbsp;</strong></h4>
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<p>It's been at its 121 Hope Road location for what feels like forever - and long before the vegan craze hit Kingston Harbour.</p>
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<p>This spot opens an hour before lunchtime and boasts sumptuous vegetarian goodies.&nbsp;Bean burgers, stir-frys, soups and delightful vegan pastries are just some of New Leaf Vegetarians' offerings.</p>
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<p>Plus they are known for their speedy delivery and&nbsp;friendly customer service.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong><em>Take a dive into foodie land with these Thursday offerings from New Leaf Vegetarian in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Blueberry-Smoothie-with-coconut-milk-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="3139" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/blueberry-smoothie-with-coconut-milk/" class="wp-image-3139" /><figcaption>Pinto bean wrap served and a refreshing blueberry smoothie with coconut milk</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Homestyle-lentil-stew-with-brown-rice-and-plantain-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="3140" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/homestyle-lentil-stew-with-brown-rice-and-plantain/" class="wp-image-3140" /><figcaption>Homestyle lentil stew with brown rice and plantain</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Tofu-fried-rice-with-steamed-vegetables-and-plantain-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="3141" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/tofu-fried-rice-with-steamed-vegetables-and-plantain/" class="wp-image-3141" /><figcaption>Tofu fried rice with steamed vegetables and plantain</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vegan-falafel-1024x683.jpg" alt="" data-id="3142" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/vegan-falafel/" class="wp-image-3142" /><figcaption>Vegan falafel</figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<h4><strong>Kushites</strong>&nbsp;</h4>
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<p>What’s Gado Gado?&nbsp; Have you ever eaten vegan steak?&nbsp; What about sorell cheesecake? Those are&nbsp;just some of the items available on Kushites’ menu, which changes approximately every three months.&nbsp;</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/07/West-African-Gumbo-Tomato-and-okra-stew-with-seafood-Calaloo-stuffed-yam-balls-Whole-roasted-plantain-In-harissa-sauce.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3214" /><figcaption>Kushites' West African Gumbo (Photos: Instagram @kushitesvegetablecuisine)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>What’s more, if you are into Dr Sebi they also offer meal items exclusively for the alkaline diet. Appropriately located inside Eden Gardens Wellness Resort &amp; Spa, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kushitesvegetablecuisine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Kushites </a>is vegan dining at its finest.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Gallery below with highlights of some of their customer favourites.</em></strong></p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Breadfruit-salsa-Kushites.jpg" alt="" data-id="3065" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/breadfruit-salsa-kushites/" class="wp-image-3065" /><figcaption>Breadfruit salsa </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Jerked-Chayote-and-quinoa-Kushites.jpg" alt="" data-id="3066" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/jerked-chayote-and-quinoa-kushites/" class="wp-image-3066" /><figcaption>Jerked Chayote and quinoa </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Vegan-Passion-Fruit-Ice-Cream-Kushites.jpg" alt="" data-id="3068" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/5-go-to-spots-for-vegans-in-kingston/vegan-passion-fruit-ice-cream-kushites/" class="wp-image-3068" /><figcaption>Vegan Passion Fruit Ice Cream</figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<p>The place looks spectacular with stunning golden rococo-style furnishings, which makes it the perfect spot to bring someone you are trying to impress.</p>
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<h4><strong>Mi Hungry&nbsp;</strong></h4>
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<p>It is the ital food spot that is a hit among local vegans - Jamaican vegans love Mi Hungry.</p>
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<p>Opening at an impressive 8:00 am each morning, Mi Hungry serves up a wide range of vegan dishes and plenty of freshly squeezed and cold press juices from sun up til well into the evening, closing just before midnight.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Market+Place/@18.0221141,-76.7992455,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sMarketplace!3m4!1s0x8edb3e4c788c1fcb:0xfddcf4d0c974b9e2!8m2!3d18.022109!4d-76.7970568" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Tucked away</a> inside the food mecca that is Marketplace, what makes Mi Hungry unique is that nothing there is cooked - they offer what they call  ‘live’ food. </p>
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<p>Can you believe it? They offer pizzas, burgers and pastas and none of it has touched a stove!</p>
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<p><strong><em>See some of their delectable dishes in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>
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<p>How they do it? It is a variety of spicing and dehydration techniques.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>This spot boasts not only a unique food preparation style but is always buzzing with an ital vibe and lively banter about natural life and black consciousness.</p>
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<p>It is a spot to not only nourish your body but nourish your mind and it is one of the most affordable natural eateries in town.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Did we mention that they also have a <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mi+Hungry+Whol'+Some+Food/@18.4059561,-77.1096176,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8edafe794e405c2b:0xa6184b4dd678039d!8m2!3d18.405951!4d-77.1074289" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">location</a> in Ocho Rios?</p>
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<h4><strong>The Cheffing Don&nbsp;</strong></h4>
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<p>If you love a great bean stew - then The Cheffing Don is your place. The hit item on this menu is their three-bean stew, which is available on Wednesdays.</p>
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<p>However, they have other equally delicious plant-based meal items that are ideal for vegans or those hoping to cross over.</p>
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<p>Priding themselves on utilizing local and organic foods, The Cheffing Don has an ital vibe evident in the serving up&nbsp;of their delicately designed food masterpieces inside a calabash.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong><em>Feast your eyes on some of their menu items in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>
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<p>With plenty of greenery and outdoor seating, this place is an ideal spot to grab something nutritious to eat while getting in tune with nature.&nbsp;</p>
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<h4><strong>Veggie Campus&nbsp;</strong></h4>
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<p>Nestled into Skibo Avenue, Veggie Campus is a stone's throw away from the prestigious Holy Childhood High School.</p>
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<p>While Veggie Campus is take-out only, this spot boasts plenty of fun and lively dishes that makes picking up the phone to order or sending the text a breeze.</p>
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<p>Boasting signature specials like their green plantain lasagna, which uses green plantains as sheets of pasta, stuffed with spiced lentils and creamy cashew cheese - Veggie Campus has the type of variety&nbsp;that makes you wonder why you ever thought veganhood was difficult.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong><em>Delve into some of their tasty dishes in the gallery below.</em></strong></p>
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<p>Did we mention their bbq cauliflower? You’ll never miss the taste of bbq chicken wings again.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em>— Story written by Denieca-Alexia Daniels</em></p>
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