Eating Out: VegeRama (DragFest and Gladiators editions)

Thank you so much to everyone for your kind words about Dim Sim, and Sahara. We have a week or so to wait for the final results to get back, so we are just in a holding pattern. Importantly, she is very well and happy in herself. So that is the main thing.

Back to regular programming, here is a post about food. Being in West End, which is also very near South Bank, VegeRama West End is a good place to meet up for food before or after events. Of course, there are loads of places around this area that have vegan options, and VegeRama tends to be a bit hit and miss, but it turns up on the rotation every now and then.

I met up with my BFF Ashleigh and her sister Bec for dinner before DragFest last year. We had planned on going to another place, but they had a line, so VegeRama just seemed like a simple option. We shared some samosas (which are always nice) and some dumplings (which were too spicy for me), to get started.





This was in winter, so instead of the usual juice or smoothie we tried some hot drinks. Ashleigh got a Dirty Turmeric Latte (why anyone would ruin a perfectly good drink with coffee is beyond me), and I had a Beetroot Latte. The beetroot looked prettier than it tasted, which I was warned about by the waitress, but I gave it a try anyway. I didn't taste like much at all.



Ashleigh and Bec shared a Tomato and Zucchini Risotto of the specials board, which was simple but nice. I tried a little bit.



I got the Stuffed Tofu, which was a disappointment. I asked and was assured by the kitchen that it had no chilli in it, but it clearly did. My mouth was on fire and my stomach was burning. It was so close to the time out show started, and I hate making a fuss, that I just rage ate it and then had a sore gut for the night.



The reason I was going to DragFest was because my favourite drag queen Jinkx Monsoon was performing. She is amazing and I love her and she is the only reason I will stay out that late at night. Here is a blurry photo of her.



Another time, Ashleigh and I went to an After Dark night for the Gladiators exhibit at the Queensland Museum, starting with dinner at VegeRama first. We shared some samosas, which are always a good bet.



We tried the Supreme pizza, which was not bad. Not as good as our favourite Artichoke and Mushroom (which is sadly off the menu now), the green swirl was a bit bitter. They also use a load of Daiya on their vegan pizzas, so if you are not a Daiya fan just keep that in mind.



They were changing over to their new summer menu when we were there, so we tried the new Rotolo Pasta. This was a gluten free pasta filled with sweet potato and herbs, with a napoli sauce, grilled asparagus, parmesan and crispy basil. It was really nice, they did a great job with the gluten free pasta. Very good texture.



The museum was hosting a special, 18yo+ event where they open at night so you can explore, play in the science centre, and they also have demonstrations and talks on. The gladiators exhibit, not surprisingly, had a pretty violent history behind it. But it was also quite interesting. Did you know that a lot of gladiators had a predominantly vegetarian diet to stay in peak physical form? They did! Anyway, here is a cool piece of the Colosseum.



And no visit to the museum is complete without saying hi to the Muttaburrasaurus, and stopping by the Whale Mall.





Cute Kitty Photo of the Post



Let's never forget my beautiful Gizmo. Though it has been a bit over six years since she passed away, I miss her forever.