Shifting to a vegan lifestyle or even trying out Veganuary 2022 can be a big step with many inevitable changes. It’s understandable that you might feel nervous about taking the leap and sticking to the commitment of going vegan! TeamCow can relate to that initial feeling! However, we are here to reassure you that the journey is infinitely more enjoyable and fulfilling than you would ever imagine. Let’s start by…
The Happy Cowmunity boasts over 540 city ambassadors around the world! From London to Bangkok and everywhere in between, our stellar HappyCow ambassadors know the best vegan eats in town. This month, we’re spotlighting Elisabeth Dimitras from Chalkida, Evia, Greece. Dimitras is a true caregiver to both human and non-human animals—she is someone we look up to during this season of giving. We are honored to share her story and…
The Happy Cowmunity boasts over 540 city ambassadors around the world! From Dubai to Sydney and everywhere in between, our stellar HappyCow ambassadors know the best vegan eats in town. This month, we’re spotlighting Tonya Kay from Los Angeles, California. The professional dancer, actress, and filmmaker travels extensively for work, so we sat down with her to glean all we can about how to travel and eat well as a…
Let’s play a game: try and describe your experience being vegan up until now in under five words. How would you sum up the challenge, connection, and fulfillment that’s part and parcel to the vegan lifestyle? Hundreds in our Instagram community responded, and here are the top 10 things vegans say about their identity. What’s yours? Let us know in the comments! 1. It changed my life Many of you…
CactusCat, Barcelona, has been rated the top vegan restaurant worldwide two years. We asked founders Carlos and Gilbert to reveal their story. …
Gauthier Soho Michelin-star and multi-award winning chef, Alexis Gauthier, has turned his acclaimed London restaurant, Gauthier Soho, completely vegan. The French fine-dining restaurant re-opened on June 23, as Covid-restrictions lifted in the city. After 10 years in service, the restaurant’s menu is now entirely plant-based. “I believe it is our duty as human beings to leave the planet in a better state than we found it, and a very good…
In January 2020, one of my most sought-after dreams came true. I quit my corporate job and moved to Asia with no specific plans or worries, except for my desire to enjoy life, travel and explore this beautiful continent as thoroughly as possible. My idea at the time was to experience a bunch of different countries, from India to Japan, absorb all the different cultures, visit the most renowned monuments,…
Who doesn’t love tacos? Friends all around the world are fans of this versatile Mexican classic. Whether filled with veggies, hot sauce, or plant-based meats, you may be wondering where exactly to sample the best vegan versions. That’s what we’re here for! This is HappyCow’s list of the 10 best vegan taco restaurants in the world. 10. VEGuerrero – Mexico City, Mexico This authentic Mexican restaurants offers a variety of…
If you have yet to find your vegan soulmate, a change of scenery may be what you need once travel opens back up. In honor of World Vegan Day we’ve analyzed the HappyCow database to come up with a countdown of the top cities for vegan singles to help you find your true love (or at the very least, your next vegan dinner date). The locations below ranked high on…
Although veganism is one of the in things right now, there are much better reasons to eat more plant proteins than following a trend. Just ask the vegans who went meat-free out of compassion for animals, or those who did it for health reasons. We can think of 10 great reasons why you should up your intake of plant proteins. Whether you’re looking for motivation to embrace a plant-based diet…
As a restaurant guide and worldwide resource serving millions online, HappyCow considers businesses to be more than just listings on a map. They are the entire foundation of our community – the spirit of HappyCow and of what brings our members together worldwide. Amidst the restrictions and temporary shutdowns brought about by COVID-19, we’re on the forefront of the struggle for businesses to survive through this time. We know how…
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…. HappyCow’s list of the top 10 vegan donut shops in the world! 10. Donut Corp – Santiago, Chile This craft donut shop focuses on small batches of 24-hour brioche donuts, with seasonally changing flavors. The brioche style makes them taste extra buttery and fluffy, for the ultimate comforting treat. 9. Lovebirds Donuts – Kittery, USA Lovebirds specializes in…
In a previous article, the “London Vegan Restaurant Scene Evolution” we took a look at the exponential increase of vegan (and vegetarian) restaurants in the UK’s capital. We found out that there were major changes to the vegan scene in this city in 2015 and 2017, and that the number of vegan restaurants seem to be catching up with the vegetarian ones. In this article we continue this analysis and…