Food options: 5/5

Restaurants visited: Modern Love Brooklyn, Jajaja, Confectionery!, Champs Diner, Screamers Pizzeria, Little Choc Apothecary, Taco Dumbo, The Cinnamon Snail

My list of restaurants to visit was ridiculous – 20 places in 3 days!! I knew I could never make it to all of them, but I had so much fun trying. I found everything I wanted and things I didn’t know I needed on this quick getaway.

Our first stop was Modern Love Brooklyn, and it was perfect for an intimate dinner date. We ordered all the things I had been drooling over on Instagram.

*Sun-dried Tomato & Walnut Chorizo Nachos*

I knew good things were in store when I found Jajaja by a sign saying, “Tacos are for Lovers.” It was accurate. I was in love with the quesadillas. I really wanted there to be leftovers to enjoy later, but I just couldn’t stop.

*Coconut Queso Quesadilla with King Oyster Mushrooms*

After seeing gorgeous macarons and sweets posted on the Confectionery! Instagram feed, I knew I could not miss this place. I thought I was impressed by the pictures; I was blown away when I was there in person. There were beautiful sweets on display, and then there were these macaron ice cream sandwiches that took things to the next level.

*Strawberry Crumble Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich*

Long list and short window of time meant that I had to identify some absolutely must visit locations. Champs Diner was at the top of this list because of the mozzarella sticks that I had liked far too many pictures of. I was not disappointed and could not believe the portion sizes.

New York and pizza are synonymous, so of course, I had to get some slices while I was there. The scent was heavenly when I walked into Screamers Pizzeria. I seriously loved pizza before changing my diet, and I haven’t encountered many place that do vegan pizza well since. I’m overjoyed that such a place exists, and there are so many options. I could have stayed there all night, but there was more food to meet.

*NY Slices with House-made Almond Cheese*

I have enjoyed sweet crepes before, but I didn’t know I needed savory crepes in my life. Previously, I wasn’t one to venture beyond what I already knew, so I had actually never had a savory crepe before eating at Little Choc Apothecary, NYC’s 1st 100% vegan crêperie. So light yet filling – it made me a believer.

Vegan tacos are fairly easy to find, but an Impossible Taco led me to Taco Dumbo. The first time I had an Impossible Burger was fascinated with how closely this tasted to a burger. I had the same experience with this taco. I just wish I had had room for more than one.

Last stop by before catching the train home was The Cinnamon Snail. I had only planned to pick up some sweets for the ride but somehow I ended up with jalapeño mac and cheese as well. There were no complaints from me.

My feet were tired from walking about 12 miles a day, and my belly was stuffed. It was all worth it, and I would do it again a heartbeat.

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