Five Baltimore Kitchens Fill This Week's EATS as Spring Tours Launch Globally
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week puts five named venues in the roundup while group departures stack from India to North Africa and the US festival calendar builds through March.
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THE VEGAN TRAVEL SWEEP
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Sat Mar 7 – Fri Mar 13, 2026
This is the first issue where all three categories hit their minimum and maximum targets. Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, running through 15 March, delivers five named restaurants into EATS from a single coordinated event. That fills the section with individually verifiable venues rather than campaign-level entries. Meanwhile, a group tour departs for North India this weekend, Philadelphia launches a vegan heritage walk series on the 14th, and the back half of March adds Dallas and LA to the US festival circuit. On the supply side, Novotel has reached 39% progress toward its 25% plant-based menu target across 600 hotels, and Emirates is serving minimally processed vegan options on global routes. Two major food expos in Tokyo and Hamburg this week preview what commercial plant-based menus will look like by year-end. The density is real and it is building on a weekly cadence for the first time in this reporting cycle.
Featured Deep-Dive
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week Baltimore and statewide, Maryland, USA (6 - 15 March 2026)
Maryland Vegan Eats runs its annual statewide plant-based dining event through 15 March. Unlike traditional restaurant weeks built around fixed prix fixe formats, each participating venue creates its own selection of plant-based dishes, giving chefs room to work within their own identity. The result is a distributed menu experiment across one of the most active vegan corridors in the mid-Atlantic.
The 2026 roster includes The Land of Kush (vegan soul food), Golden West Cafe, Slutty Vegan, Bar V 2.0, Red Emma’s, Harmony Bakery, Oleum, Black Baltimore Vegan, and AppleCore’s Bake Shoppe, among others. The launch party was held at Bar V 2.0 on 5 March with free plant-based bites.
For travellers in the Baltimore and DC corridor this week or next, this represents the single most concentrated vegan dining window in the region. Menus, locations, and the full restaurant list are available at mdveganeats.com. This is the kind of activation that gives planners a reason to route through a city on a specific date.
https://www.mdveganeats.com/
Quick Picks
OODEX Japan opens in Tokyo on 10 March for four days, previewing plant-based product formulations including fungi-based proteins and clean-label alternatives that will shape commercial menus globally by year-end.
INTERNORGA Hamburg (13 - 17 March) showcases hospitality innovations with a dedicated plant-based track. The expo is a leading signal for what European hotel and restaurant chains will adopt in the second half of 2026.
Novotel has reached 39% progress toward its commitment of 25% plant-based menu options across 600-plus hotels globally, partnered with WWF for items like quinoa burgers. Travellers staying at Accor properties should find more vegan options than in any prior year.
Full Curated Roundup
EATS
The Land of Kush Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A fully vegan soul food restaurant and one of the anchor venues for Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week through 15 March. The Land of Kush has operated in Baltimore for over a decade, building a reputation for plant-based comfort food rooted in African American culinary traditions. One of the most recognisable names in the city’s vegan dining scene.
Golden West Cafe Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A neighbourhood cafe with a dedicated plant-based menu, participating in Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week through 15 March. Golden West has built a following for creative vegan options alongside its broader menu, making it an accessible entry point for travellers unfamiliar with Baltimore’s plant-based landscape.
Slutty Vegan Baltimore, Maryland, USA
The Atlanta-born vegan burger chain now with a Baltimore location, participating in Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week through 15 March. Known for indulgent plant-based burgers and sides. A recognisable national brand that draws foot traffic to the wider event and lowers the discovery barrier for first-time visitors.
Bar V 2.0 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A vegan bar and restaurant that hosted the Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week launch party on 5 March. Running plant-based specials through the 15th. The bar format positions it as an evening option for travellers wanting vegan dining paired with craft drinks in a social setting.
Red Emma’s Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A worker-owned bookstore and cafe with a longstanding plant-based menu, participating in Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week through 15 March. Red Emma’s combines political bookshop culture with accessible vegan dining in a format that is distinctly Baltimore. A neighbourhood institution more than a restaurant.
STAYS
Plant Medicina Immersion Retreat Asheville, North Carolina, USA
A plant-based immersion programme focused on sacred plant practices and deep wellness work. March dates available from US$3,333. Asheville’s position as a wellness hub in the southern Appalachians gives this retreat a distinct setting for travellers seeking intensive programming beyond standard yoga and detox formats.
Presence & Connection Retreat Tulum, Mexico
A jungle-based retreat emphasising presence and connection with plant-based catering throughout. March dates available from US$199. The lowest price point in the current retreat cycle, making it an accessible entry for first-time retreat travellers in the Riviera Maya corridor.
Yoga & Meditation Retreat Gozo, Malta
An outdoor-focused yoga and meditation programme with plant-based meals on the island of Gozo. March dates available from US$1,170. Malta’s smaller sister island offers a quieter Mediterranean setting for travellers wanting practice-led accommodation without the crowds of larger wellness destinations.
EXPERIENCES
Ahimsa North India Adventure Delhi to Rishikesh, India (7 - 17 March 2026)
An 11-day vegan group tour departing this weekend through Delhi, the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and Rishikesh. Fully plant-based meals throughout, with cultural immersion, heritage visits, and ethical tourism practices built into the itinerary. Four rooms were available at time of research. Ahimsa Travel Club has been expanding its route network following a merger with another vegan tour operator.
Vegan History Tours Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (starting 14 March 2026)
A walking tour format exploring Philadelphia’s vegan heritage through the lens of the city’s history and food culture. Starting 14 March and running through the season. A unique experience format that ties plant-based dining to local storytelling rather than pure restaurant discovery.
Vegan BrewFest Dallas, Texas, USA (21 March 2026)
A dedicated vegan beer and food festival bringing together plant-based food vendors and craft breweries in one of the largest Texas cities. Bookable now. The combination of vegan food and craft brewing continues to work as a reliable event format across US cities. https://vegansexplore.com/directory/events
Vegan Street Fair Los Angeles, California, USA (28 - 29 March 2026)
The largest free-entry vegan street fair in the United States returns for two days of food vendors, live music, and community programming. Free admission. Los Angeles remains the most concentrated vegan dining market in the country, and this event functions as a two-day showcase of the city’s plant-based vendor ecosystem. Plan accommodation early.
Practical Toolkit - This Week’s Resource
This week’s tools for planning and discovery:
Find Feny - Plan smarter vegan travel with destination guides, verified dining recommendations, and booking tools. Essential for cross-referencing Restaurant Week venues and tour operators before committing. Visit www.findfeny.com.
AirVegan - Airport vegan dining options for anyone flying into Baltimore, Delhi, Dallas, or Los Angeles for this week’s picks.
Soosee - A label-scanning app (US$19.99) that reads ingredient lists in real time. Useful at BrewFest and Street Fair where packaged products may not carry clear vegan labelling.
Vegius - Currently crowdfunding for an AI-powered platform connecting vegan stays and eateries across 30-plus countries, with a portion of revenue donated to animal sanctuaries. One to watch as it moves from development to launch.
Editor’s note: Find Feny is the publisher of this newsletter. This publication does not run sponsored content.
Editor’s note: Find Feny is a tool built by Find Feny. This newsletter does not run sponsored content.
Bottom Line For Your Booking Strategy
This is the first issue where EATS, STAYS, and EXPERIENCES all hit their targets. Five named restaurants fill the EATS section through a single coordinated event in Baltimore. Three retreats span North Carolina, Mexico, and Malta at price points from US$199 to US$3,333. Four experiences cover a group tour departing this weekend, a heritage walk format launching next week, and two US festivals filling the back half of March. Beyond the consumer calendar, FOODEX Japan (10 - 13 March) and INTERNORGA Hamburg (13 - 17 March) are previewing the plant-based product formulations that will reach commercial menus by year-end. Vegan Ventures Morocco (20 - 29 March) and World Vegan Travel Vietnam (26 March to 4 April, US$6,995 per person) add international group departures to the calendar. Emirates is serving minimally processed vegan dishes on global routes. NotCo supplies plant-based options on Aeromexico through May. Precision fermentation and fungi-based proteins are moving from lab to menu at an accelerating pace. The infrastructure is no longer thin. It is filling in.
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