The upscale Element 112 in Sylvania has created a more casual dining space, which is attached to the main restaurant but next door. We noticed on their online menu that they have a clearly labeled vegan creme brulee. We always crave a good vegan dessert and so we headed there to see what kind of a vegan meal we could get.

Most of the menu is focused on burgers and seafood, but there is a cauliflower steak as an entree that was fried and covered with a nice curry spice and a dijon vinaigrette. For sides, we got fried Brussels sprouts (hold the feta) and fried fingerling potatoes. We also shared a roasted carrot salad which had a nice Thai chili glaze. We always like sharing a main entree and loading up with appetizers and or salad and so all of this food was quite filling. We had leftovers!

For dessert, we ordered the vegan creme brulee, which had a nice glaze on top, though the main part of it tasted like pudding. It was covered with fresh berries – a very nice touch.

We appreciated finding a vegan entree and dessert here and hope that they expand their vegan options! There is a nice beer and wine menu to help complement the meal.

Sam B's, a long-standing restaurant in Bowling Green, has made a commitment to have vegan entrees available and they have done a great job.  

On their regular menu, they have an Impossible Burger made with vegan aioli served on multi-grain bread. This burger is quite tasty and a good stand-by for vegans. Also, they have Vegan Mac-and-Cheese, which is made with lentil-based pasta (we love having fiber with our pasta!), tossed with cremini mushrooms, roasted cauliflower, and covered with a delicious cashew cream. We have had the mac-and-cheese several times and have really enjoyed it – a delicious vegan comfort food.

They also have weekly dinner specials and have had a commitment to having at least one vegan option with the specials. The last time we went, there was a vegan flatbread that was quite creative. Currently, there is a vegan linguine with tempeh meatballs special that we would love to try. 

SamB's has upped their "vegan game" and we consider them to be a must-try destination for those seeking vegan food in Bowling Green. The atmosphere is nice with well-trained wait staff and a full bar, including a nice wine menu. We also like that there are several vegan items on their regular menu, as well as a rotating item that gives a sense of the unexpected for us vegans. Rarely do we get our own specials!

Jacky’s Depot Ice Cream Parlor in Maumee has closed for the season but they are offering a vegan mint chip ice cream pie for order for the holidays!
 
All their ice cream is made in-house, and this year they added a line of vegan ice cream. The recipe is coconut-based and is made with all-natural ingredients and as many certified-organic ingredients as possible, according to the company.
 
The mint chip ice cream pies come in a 9-inch vegan graham cracker crust and cost $15 each. Gluten-free pie crusts are also available for $17 each—please specify at the time of ordering if you would like a gluten-free crust instead. They will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 16 or Sunday, December 23 from noon to 2 p.m. each day. Jacky’s Depot will place reminder calls or texts to all customers who order a pie.
 
Call 419-893-0216 to place an order or contact Jacky’s Depot through their web site (http://www.jackysdepot.com/wp/) or their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JackysDepotMaumee/). You just need to specify the type of pie (vegan or regular) and what kind of crust (regular or gluten-free) when ordering. Jacky’s Depot’s homemade mint chip ice cream and vegan mint chip ice cream are gluten-free, however, the regular pie crust does contain wheat.
 
Jacky’s Depot plans to have at least two vegan flavors in the dip case at all times next year – or more if the demand is there. If you have any flavor requests or general suggestions, please let them know!
 
We are excited to order a Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie from Jacky’s Depot to share with our family!