FROM UVK
Stories about food, music, creativity, and the culture that inspires Urban Vegan Kitchen.
The Most Interesting Thing at Our Bar Is You
A reflection on neighborhood bars, classic cocktails, good ingredients and why the people in the room matter more than the show.
The Dish That Almost Didn’t Happen
The night before we opened, a dish was added to the menu at the last possible moment. Nearly ten years later, our Chick-un & Waffles are still undefeated.
The Music Wasn't Loud. They Just Didn't Like It.
Why does a vegan restaurant have graffiti on the walls and hip hop on the speakers? The story behind the culture that shaped Urban Vegan Kitchen.
The New York I Miss
What happened to the New York where artists, weirdos, musicians, and dreamers found each other? Maybe it isn't gone. Maybe we just need to start creating it again.
One Star
A vegan skeptic walks into Urban Vegan Kitchen expecting the worst and stays for the food, music, cocktails, tea, and unmistakably New York atmosphere.
Classic Food. Better Ingredients.
From Blossom and Blossom du Jour to Urban Vegan Kitchen, a look at the people, ideas, and experiences that shaped the way we think about food today.
You Need to Chill
Created during long hours as a reminder to slow down, sit still, and let the system settle.
The Messy Middle
Growth is messy. A look at change, the ideas behind Muse, and how UVK is evolving while staying rooted in what matters most.
A New Ritual
Why mushroom coffee? A look at the thinking behind Muse by UVK, functional mushrooms, and turning a daily drink into a ritual built around intention, creativity, and feeling good.
Spirulina in Da House!
From NYC juice-bar culture to the Blue Magic lemonade at Urban Vegan Kitchen, a look at why spirulina has stuck around and why some ingredients become more than just trends.
Music You Can Eat To
Live music doesn’t have to be background noise or a full-blown concert. Explore the idea behind Muse by UVK’s intimate Thursday and Friday music nights at Urban Vegan Kitchen in Chelsea.