Chef Tori Chapman’s lifelong love of food inspired her to create Vegan Eats & Treats, a catering and custom order business. She shares her thoughts on the River City’s palate.
Describe Evansville’s flavor profile.
Comforting. Whether you are enjoying tacos, ramen, vegan soul food, pizza, burgers, or Thai food, there will be a comforting factor to those meals that will make you feel at home.
How has the city’s food culture evolved?
With Evansville being a smaller city, there is more community when it comes to the culinary scene. Chefs can connect with our customers and community on a more personal level. I believe that really shows through our food and the love we put into it.
What are your go-to dining spots?
For a coffee and pastry, I recommend River City Coffee + Goods. For pizza, I am heading to Spankey’s Una Cafe, Azzip, or Pangea Pizzeria. I also love La Campirana.
Where do you and your family and friends enjoy going out to eat?
With being vegan, there are lots of vegan options here. Our favorite place to have a nice meal is Thai Bistro & Bar. The owners are friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. I always order the yellow curry (medium spice) with tofu and sticky rice.
What’s on Evansville’s food horizon?
Bedford Collab, a new shared commercial kitchen, will be opening soon. So, I think in the next couple of years, we will get to see lots of new chefs and new food concepts come to life.
