First came the smoothie bowl craze. Then there was the vegan doughnut invasion. Now, plant-based pub food has taken over southern California. Pubs, bars, and breweries from Los Angeles to San Diego have upped their vegan game en masse. By varying degrees, many local and ...read more
In recent years, pastry chefs and home bakers have successfully mastered the art of vegan baking. Vegan bakeries have popped up in most metropolitan areas in the western world, and even a few small towns. From cupcakes to croissants, and even creme brûlée, vegans no longer lack ...read more
“I’ve always loved food. My life revolves around eating...I’m such a huge foodie!” professed Taryn Rasgon, the twenty-seven-year-old serial entrepreneur. This plant-based powerhouse is the founder of two major businesses that both create community in their own unique ways. Her ...read more
Do the waiters at your favorite restaurant recognize you? Has the cashier at your go-to takeout spot memorized your order (and your rewards email)? Or perhaps your regular Uber Eats delivery person knows your address by heart? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, it ...read more
Coffee. For many, it is essential to maintaining productivity and basic function. For a true jolt of energy, we turn to espresso. It is the one-ounce wonder that serves as the foundation to countless caffeinated beverages that propel us through our days. However, there is far ...read more
Natural Products Expo West is the largest natural product trade show in the world. During the five day event, over eighty thousand industry professionals and influencers flock to the Anaheim Convention Center just across from Disneyland, to network with over three thousand ...read more
Daytona International Speedway is known as the “World Center of Racing,” and it's season kicks off this February. Four racing series will be held over a nine-day period, collectively referred to as Speedweeks. Until recently, our knowledge of the racing world was embarrassingly ...read more
We’re cringing at the cliche, but if there’s anything to take away from Neuehouse’s Creative Couples series in Los Angeles, it’s that opposites attract. Plant-based power couple Rich Roll and Julie Piatt launched this new series at Neuehouse, a communal creative workspace ...read more
Imagine an outdoor wonderland of street food. Everywhere you look, there are pop-up tents of local purveyors representing a plethora of niche cuisine, street food standards, and truly experimental fusion foods. This is Smorgasburg LA, and it comes to life every Sunday at the ...read more
Did you survive “Quitter’s Day?” According to Strava, January 12, 2018 was the day an overwhelming number of people quit or broke from their New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve gotten this far, good for you! However, what’s a New Year’s resolution without a bit of temptation? The ...read more
January is the fitness industry’s favorite time of year. While the rest of us are coming off those post-holiday warm fuzzies, battling the winter blues, and begrudgingly getting back into our work and fitness routines, gyms are eagerly accepting our credit cards and throwing ...read more
Just over one week into the new year, how are those resolutions holding up? Vegan Olympian, Dotsie Bausch, is offering an easy way to fulfill those healthy eating resolutions via her ten-day #PlantMilkChallenge. The challenge is the latest campaign of her non-profit, Compassion ...read more
Every year, millions of us jolt ourselves out of a month long holiday-induced food coma into a regimented, often extreme diet. The first of the year marks the bleak and immediate transition from cookies and cocktails to carrot sticks and vegetable-only green juices. It doesn’t ...read more
Amongst the ugly sweater parties, gingerbread-making get togethers, onesie pub crawls, and holiday craft fairs, many of us receive invitations to the obligatory cookie swap. Some get hyper competitive; the decoration kit comes out of storage and hours are spent mixing, rolling, ...read more
Demand for vegan products has boomed in recent years. The non-dairy milk industry has exploded from a $7.4 billion global market in 2010 to a projected $18 billion in 2018. Major corporations such as Campbell and Danone have bought out plant-based companies for billions of ...read more
Mushrooms are generally segmented into two categories: the kind you toss in stir-frys and the kind college kids trip out on. However, there is a third category of mushrooms that falls in between. This family of adaptogenic fungi far surpass the health benefits of the humble ...read more
“More bacon fat.” Its the southern secret to almost every meal, according to Krimsey Ramsey, now restaurant owner and chef of Krimsey’s Cajun Kitchen. Born and raised in Cajun country -- Baton Rogue, Louisiana -- Krimsey’s childhood food memories consist of meat-laden dishes ...read more
Southern Californians who missed the highly anticipated Vegan Street Fair Nights (September 1st and 2nd) have a second opportunity to celebrate all things plant-based as summer winds to a close. On Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17, U.S. Veg Corp returns to L.A. to host a ...read more
There’s a new culinary trend sweeping through major U.S. cities, and it has less to do the food than the experience itself. Communal dining is on the rise, and startups are honing in on this concept make it mainstream. Companies like Outstanding in the Field, Eat With, and ...read more
Tired of scrolling through Instagram, only to be bombarded with “the best ever” non-dairy, gluten-free, sugar-free "nice cream" recipes? Thanks to these innovative and health-focused companies, you can satisfy that craving for a frozen sweet treat without stockpiling your ...read more