Perhaps it's a throwback to my childhood or a reminder of allergy free times, but whatever the reason, visiting an ice cream parlor holds a certain unmistakable appeal! So when I saw the sign KindKreme on a shop near Universal City Walk, I simply had to go in for a closer look! The first time I stopped by they had yet to open, so we waited patiently. Nearly a year went by and I quite forgot about it. Then the other day my boyfriend decided he wanted to spoil me by taking me out for a date around Hollywood! "And" he said in the car, "we should see if that vegan ice cream shop is open yet!"
My heart raced with anticipation of possibly getting to eat ice cream from a shop, but I held in my excitement as best I could for (as many of us with allergies know) it's no fun to get worked up about something only to be disappointed. After a romp around Universal City Walk, and an appletini at a restaurant that sells nothing but beer, and beer flavored foods (which I couldn't eat of coarse), we decided to see if KindKreme was open for business.
Boy was I not disappointed! Inside they had at least 10 flavors, all of which were vegan, raw and soy free! Most of them were made from coconut, but atleast 3 of the flavors they had on hand were almond milk made! They let us sample, and my personal favorite was the coffee flavored one! I couldn't believe it, I was in hog heaven! We split a bananna split, and boy did they not scrimp on the portions. I'm sure just one scoop wouldve been enough, but the split had 2, a whole bananna, and we got a choice of toppings! I had vegan caramel sauce with dagoba chocolate chips on top! I felt like a little kid again! I urge all of you wishing to have a nostalgic moment to make your way to studio city and try out this little shop! It's well worth it! Or check out their website at KindKreme.com!
After KindKreme we went to the Archlight cinema to watch The King's Speech. If you're interested it was a fascinating look into the royal family, ww2, and people in general. Then we headed over to a little Mexican hole in the wall restaurant called Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant. It was late, about an hr before closing and we were greeted and served by what I assume was the owner. An older, kind, unassuming man who reminded me a little of my grandfather. He brought me coffee with cinnamon in it (which was the most fantastic concoction i've ever come accross). Then we got combination plates of tamales. Bryan had the cheese, while I had the vegan veggie. While things dont always say "vegan" on the menu, just ask them if they can make something vegan and they will be happy to oblige. Let me tell you reader, that tamale was sooo good. So soft and warm,smothered in tamatillo sauce, perfectly juxtaposed with the BEST black beans I have ever had. No joke, and I love me some frijoles!
They offer desserts too, but by that time I was much too stuffed! Not sure if the desserts had gluten in them, but I'm positive my rice, beans and tamale did not contain gluten as an ingredient. It was so nice to have a mexican meal in a restaurant, and not have to make it at home. Especially since I have no idea how to make tamales! (Hint: If you are willing to teach me I will be willing to learn!) Both the ice cream shop and the little mexican restaurant were amazing! It was one of the best dates I have ever been on , made that much better by being able to eat safely!! ( Have I mentioned I have the best boyfriend ever?) Enjoy reader! Make sure to stop by both these vegan spots. You won't regret it!
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