Matthew Kenney has been a pioneer in raw plant-based cuisine for over a decade. Kenney’s newest creation, Plant Food + Wine, takes a leap into that of the cooked variety. The appointed Venice location brings the farm-to-table concept to life with a youthful energy that encapsulates Kenney’s warm, creative spirit. The 70-seat restaurant has a … [Read more…]
Nestled between hip art galleries and coffee shops is a 13,500 square foot vegan paradise in downtown Los Angeles called The Springs. This vegan café and juice bar* meets yoga studio and state-of-the-art spa would make any West-sider brave the 10. The holistically assembled desert oasis theme reminds one a bit of the oh-so-cool Ace … [Read more…]
Mushrooms are the most intelligent plants or fungi of the forest. Their vast mycelial networks exchange information instantaneously, and send in new mushroom grids to the areas where they are needed to compost dead biomass. Their ability to transmute toxins, increase intracellular communication, boost immunity and balance the nervous system are why they have been regarded as … [Read more…]
Here’s a super savory pizza recipe I’ve adapted from The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. It bursts with fall flavors, is vegan and gluten-free, and best of all is easy to prepare! Enjoy! Ingredients: -2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing and drizzling -1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced -Sea salt, freshly ground pepper -1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves … [Read more…]
Decades ago, humans hunted for meat. Now it feels like we have to hunt for plant-based options. As we demand vegan and vegetarian options, we no longer have to hunt them down. Dosa House offers such a robust menu of vegetarian and vegan options that it has won the heart of Bay area plant-based hunters. The … [Read more…]
At first glance, the interior of PepplesDonut Farm is a kitschy café meets rocker with a rustic twist. The vintage jukebox against the back wall punctuates the ambiance. Diving into the entirely plant-based menu, another contradiction in itself. I imagined seeing a rebellious vegan about ready to throw a tomato teasingly, “are you ready to … [Read more…]