Features | Op-eds | Videos | Calendar | Advertise Friday, September 3, 2010

POSTS BY Christine Dore

Christine grew up in southwest Michigan where she studied advertising and promotion at Western Michigan University. She moved to Norfolk in 2007 to work for PETA in the online marketing department where she is currently a senior online marketing coordinator. She lives in the Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk with her two cats, Howdy and Francis.

The Raw Revolution Hits Norfolk

By Christine Dore

Original, unique, friendly, and full of flavor, Quenna’s is truly a rare gem that we are lucky to have in Hampton Roads.

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The Vegan’s Dating Dilemma

By Christine Dore

Just because you’re a vegan doesn’t mean you lose your taste for meat eaters.

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La Bella in Ghent: A Vegan/Vegetarian Review

By Christine Dore

Nestled in a quaint shopping center in the heart of Ghent lies a hidden oasis of homemade, authentic, Italian cuisine with the most impressive vegan menu in Hampton Roads.

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The Saddest Show on Earth Comes to The Scope

By Christine Dore

Countless animal rights activists were armed last night with posters, leaflets, and one common goal: to let Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus know that we won’t tire until the world knows of the abuse under the big top.

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A Vegetarian/Vegan Review of 37th and Zen

By Christine Dore

Who would have thought that exquisite, modern vegan cuisine could be found on the corner of 37th and Hampton?

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Local Review: Ani DiFranco at the Norva

By Christine Dore

With inspiring, progressive lyrics, Ani’s distinctive voice rang through the crowd with a sense of purity and honesty. The warm, progressive energy in the room was palpable.

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Concert Review: Black Eyed Peas and Ludacris

By Christine Dore

Even sitting high above the ground in the Hampton Coliseum, I felt like I was in a futuristic, bass-thumping, digital masterpiece of a dance club.

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That Vegan Bitch

By Christine Dore

If I’m at Red Dog and order the vegan pizza, I’m instantly representing my cause to my server. If I leave a bad tip and bad attitude behind, I could never be just some bitch to her, I’d automatically be “that vegan bitch.”

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A Vegetarian/Vegan Review of San Antonio Sam’s

By Christine Dore

There’s nothing I love more than discovering mind-blowing vegan food at a restaurant with televisions streaming football on the wall.

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Three Steps to Keeping Your Meatless Resolutions

By Christine Dore

If you’re looking to make going vegetarian or vegan your resolution for the year, here are the three big steps that I think will make your transition easy.

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