Ope! Let us sneak some vegan options right by ya. From Chicago-style veggie dogs and BLTs to jambalaya and Kansas City BBQ, delicious vegan-friendly fare can easily be found throughout middle America. Whether youâre a Midwest local or just passing through, you wonât want to miss out on these inclusive destinations. For more from Americaâs heartland…
Imperfect Foods, a company that provides fresh produce and groceries that have been deemed too âimperfectâ to sell at grocery stores, has teamed up with several Los Angeles restaurants to bring awareness to food waste and raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. Imperfect Foods Fights Food Waste Imperfect Foodsâ Food Waste Week is happening…
Subway, what? Vegan brands Unreal Deli and Only Plant Based have partnered up to launch the nationâs first vegan sub chainâMrs. Goldfarbâs Unreal Deli Sandwiches. The Nationâs First Vegan Sub Chain Mrs. Goldfarbâs Unreal Deli Sandwiches will offer a menu of fully vegan sub sandwiches. The brand will be operating as a ghost kitchen and already…
As the popularity of plant-based eating grows, brands are continuing to refine and expand their vegan offerings. Thatâs why weâre here to help you stay in the know on all of the hottest vegan launches! The latest drop? Impossible Sausage Links! We got a chance to try this new meat alternative before its retail launch. When we tell you Impossible…
If you love tacos, margaritas, and good vibes, get ready to fall in love with this new vegan-friendly spot! The Butcherâs Daughterâs vegetarian Mexican concept De Buena Planta opens in Silver Lake tomorrow. De Buena Plantaâs New Silver Lake Location De Buena Planta first debuted across the street from The Butcherâs Daughter in Venice in the…
Itâs 2022 and weâre finally getting a sports bar dedicated to showing womenâs sports! The Sports Bra is a vegan-friendly womenâs sports bar that is opening in Portland this week. Womenâs Sports and Activism If youâve ever attempted to go to a sports bar to catch a womenâs NCAA basketball game, a professional womenâs soccer game, or virtually…
There has been a lot of new technology in food over the past number of years, and EVERY Coâs new vegan egg white is at the forefront of that movement. Starting today, March 23, EVERY Coâs EggWhite is being used in Chantal Guillonâs new line of macarons. Vegan Macarons Available for Nationwide Shipping Chantal Guillon is a bakery in the San Francisco…
Long gone are the days when all the vegan restaurants in the country could be crammed onto a single piece of paper. More vegan restaurants are opening up every day, and some of the countryâs top cities are home to vegan restaurants for every cuisine and occasion. Here are some of the most vegan-friendly cities in the US. Atlanta, GA Atlanta is rapidly…
This just in! Halo Top just launched better-for-you vegan sorbet pints. With at least 50% less sugar than the leading sorbet, Halo Topâs vegan, gluten-free flavors are a must-have for the spring and summer seasons. Mango, Raspberry, and Strawberry Vegan Sorbet Pints Halo Top announced the release of its Fruit Sorbets today. Designed with similar ingredients…
Houston just got a new vegan restaurant! Pythagoras Conscious Food Philosophy serves up comfort classics and Persian food alongside a full bar. Pythagoras Vegan Restaurant Opens in Houston After spending the last four years serving the Houston area as a vegan pop-up, Pythagoras Conscious Food Philosophy opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar…
The last few years have seen the rise of plant-based meat companies, products, and new innovations. Meatiâan alternative meat brand whose products are made from mushroom myceliaâdebuted its products direct-to-consumer today, March 21. Vegan Meat Made From Mushrooms While many of the available vegan meat replacements are made with several heavily…
Bee-free honeyâsounds like an oxymoron, right? Not according to MeliBio, the worldâs first food tech company to create real honey without exploiting our buzzing pollinators. Not only is the taste spot-on, but MeliBioâs bee-free honey is far more sustainable than traditionally produced honey. Sounds like a win-win, but how can we integrate this…
The past few months have seen the unfortunate closure of numerous restaurants and bars around San Diego County. Mission Beach, with its bustling boardwalk, is no exceptionâwith Soulshine shuttering its windows late last year. The silver lining is that a new all-vegan sandwich shopâGatherer Sandwichesâjust landed on Mission Blvd in San Diego, opening…
In another plant-based win for New York City, Mayor Eric Adams declared March 20 to be MeatOut Day. Adams signed the official declaration at the beginning of the month, making NYC the latest to join the MeatOut initiative to promote plant-based eating in cities throughout the US. A week-long celebration of plant-based eats has kicked off and lasts until…
This month, Partake Foods launches at Walmart stores nationwide. The Black-owned brand was founded in 2016 by Denise Woodard, whose daughter had been recently diagnosed with multiple food allergies. In 2021, Partake received backing from Rhianna, H.E.R., and Jay Zâs capital fund Marcy Venture Partners, totaling $4.8 million in funding. With solid…
In the past few years, several beloved vegan restaurants have closed. On the other hand, many new plant-based spots have emerged. One of the most recent closures and openings took place at the same location. In case you missed it: Gegen closed and a new vegan restaurant, The Gray Zebra, took over the space! The Gray Zebra Opens in East Hollywood The…
This month, PeaTos goes all vegan and challenges the American snack industry. The innovative snack brand specializes in putting a health-forward spin on Americaâs favorite âjunkâ food, replacing popular corn-based snacks like Funyuns and Cheetos with pea-based ingredients. âPeaTos delivers the taste, sensory experience, and feelings of comfort…
The Slutty Vegan food truck is going on a national âGettinâ Sluttyâ tour and will be in Baltimore on Monday, March 21. Slutty Vegan Hits Baltimore Slutty Vegan, the famed Atlanta-based burger joint, is taking its food truck on a tour across the country. The truck will be popping up in Baltimore on Monday, March 21. The time and location of the…
Noodles & Company is the latest company to tap into the rapidly growing alternative meat market with the addition of Impossible panko chicken to its menu at select locations. Noodles & Company Adds Vegan Chicken to Menu Noodles & Company is starting 2022 by adding more vegan options to its menu. The fast-casual restaurant has announced today that Impossible…
If youâve been vegan for a few years, chances are youâve heard of Southern Roots Vegan Bakery, a Black-owned vegan bakery operating out of San Antonio, Texas that went viral in 2020. This year, Southern Roots Vegan Bakery has big plans to expand and needs your help! Donate to a Vegan Bakery and Get Vegan Goodies in Return Marcus and Cara Pittsâthe…
If you donât have the time or money to shop at farmers markets or locally owned grocery stores, you can now get plant-based groceries in a quick, affordable way. How? The grocery store and delivery service Amazon Fresh debuted a plant-based product line this week! Making Vegan Food Accessible This past Monday, Amazon announced its Fresh Plant-Based…
This month, Loco Coco expands to Brooklyn. The eatery specializes in superfood smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, and colorful smoothie bowls, each of which is 100% vegan. The new Brooklyn location is the second site for the smoothie spot, which was originally opened on Manhattanâs Upper East Side in 2017 by Max Alcobi. With a second location under…
This month, Thinx for All launches into Walmart stores nationwide. The debut at Walmart retailers and Walmart.com marks a milestone in the feminine care companyâs goal to make sustainable, affordable period underwear available for all. âWe are thrilled to partner with Walmart to bring Thinx for All to more Americans,â Maria Molland, CEO of Thinx…
Thereâs a new vegan-friendly restaurant at Chase Center in San Francisco! The Green House opened at the sports center on March 8, 2022. Vegan Options at NBA Games While Chase Center has historically been a very vegan-friendly arena, The Green House is one of the first vegetarian restaurants in the NBA. Golden State Warriors fans looking for vegan…
The gluten-free vegan restaurant Shimmy Shack recently announced the closure of its brick-and-mortar in Plymouth, Michigan. Although the vintage-style vegan dine-in restaurant is no longer operational, the iconic food truck is here to stay, and the all-vegan business will be making big wholesale moves going forward. Shimmy Shack Restaurant to Close…
Melt Organic, a leading plant-based butter brand, just launched a new line of vegan cheese spreads at Natural Products Expo West. The new product will be available in retailers nationwide this spring. Melt Organic Launches Spreadable Vegan Cheese After perfecting a spreadable vegan butter, Melt Organic has shifted gears and just announced the launch…
Coconut Bliss has rebranded to Cosmic Bliss and is no longer 100% vegan. The decision to launch a line of dairy-based frozen desserts comes as a way for the brand to expand its offerings to omnivores while still catering to the vegan shopper with their plant-based line as well. But what sparked this decision, and how is their existing customer base…
This month, Peetâs Coffee has made the Everything Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich a permanent menu item. The sandwich originally debuted as part of the spring 2021 menu through Peetâs partnership with Beyond Meat and JUST Egg. âAs consumers continue to demand more plant-based options, we have expanded beyond alternative dairy, setting our sights…
PLUS body wash has launched at Target stores nationwide. The launch comes as part of Target Zeroâa new initiative that highlights brands that are committing to zero waste and is the brandâs first-ever retail launch. PLUS products sold at Target retail stores will also be marked at an affordable price point in an effort to make sustainable choices…
With the growing popularity of plant-based living, vegan food is becoming more available in mainstream places like movie theaters, airports, and music and sports venues. For all you sports-loving herbivores in Southern California, Wolfieâs is now open at Downtown LAâs Banc of California Stadium as the first all-vegan vendor. Vegan Restaurant Opens…
Thereâs a new vegan egg in town! Plant-based egg brand Zero Egg is making it easier than ever to ditch animal-based eggs once and for all. Vegan Eggs in US Foodservice Zero Egg is a plant-based egg company that launched in foodservice in the US at the end of 2020. The vegan egg is marketed as an all-purpose vegan egg that works in any recipe as a…
Cannabis has taken the world by storm, but itâs not just THC that has healing benefits. Travis Barkerâs new vegan wellness line makes THC-free, cannabinoid-infused wellness products to nurture the body and mind. Cannabinoid-Infused Vegan Wellness Products for Recovery Barker Wellness was founded with the goal of supplying high-quality CBD and other…
If you live in the Maryland area, March is about to get a lot more vegan! Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week is back for the 10th year from March 4-27, 2022. More Vegan Options in Maryland Maryland Vegan Restaurant week is a bi-annual event designed to give local restaurants a chance to offer more plant-based items to their menu. From March 4-27, participating…
No matter your age, we can all agree that vegan chicken nuggets are delicious and fun! Whether theyâre in your kidâs school lunch or on the appetizer table at your next get-together, plant-based nuggets are universal. To make the snack even more exciting, appealing, and conversational, Impossible Foods just launched animal-shaped vegan chicken nuggets…
This month, a Latin food company has launched a new line of ready-to-eat plant-based meals. Founded by Guatemalan-born Harry Lewis, Ilinel Food Company recently launched Casa Verde, a line of affordable, ready-to-eat entrees for consumers nationwide. The brand offers four different entreesâGarbanzos Al Pastor, Lentil Mole, Coconut Chowder, and Red…
Say hello to the next wave of vegan fried chicken! UK plant-based chicken brand VFC has made its retail debut in the US. New Vegan Fried Chicken Available in the US VFC is a UK-based vegan fried chicken brand that has been a popular option in Europe for those looking to add plant-based meat products to their diets. This week, VFC finally launched its…
If thereâs one business that hasnât slowed down over the past couple of years, itâs Slutty Vegan. The Atlanta-based vegan burger joint has just announced plans to open a new location in Brooklyn this spring. Slutty Vegan Expands to New York This spring, Slutty Vegan will be launching outside its home state of Georgia for the first time. The new…
Californiaâs Bay Area is known for its seafood, making vegan options scarce at some restaurants. But San Franciscoâs Rocketbird just launched a vegan-friendly fish burger in partnership with the plant-based seafood brand Good Catch Foods. Plant-Based Take on a Classic Fish Burger The Sea Bird at Rocketbird is a plant-based take on a classic fish…
Kula Ice Cream is an all-vegan ice cream shop based in San Diego that specializes in gluten-free flavors and sells pints in local retailers. This year, Kula Ice Cream is expanding out of San Diego for the first time. Kula Ice Cream Available Outside San Diego Kula Ice Cream is a San Diego-based vegan ice cream shop that was voted âBest Overall Ice…
Weâve seen a lot of specialized online grocers pop up over the past couple of years. Whether youâre looking for a specific vegan product that your local store doesnât carry or are looking to find new products to try, these online platforms have opened the doors to many new opportunities. Basquet is a curated allergen-free online grocer launching…
Located in Metro Detroit, Chive Kitchen is known for its memorable vegan catering offerings, gorgeous private events, coursed dinners, vibrant happy hours, and grab-and-go deli offerings like salads, side dishes, and desserts. Chive is owned by Chef Suzy Silvestre, and dishes reflect her unique cooking style, which blends notes from Portuguese and Western…
Tomi Makanjuola is a Nigerian-born blogger and chef living in London who provides recipes, cooking videos, and vlogs on her blog. Last November, Makanjuola released her new cookbook Vegan Nigerian Kitchen, which is available for purchase as a paperback or as an ebook. Photo courtesy of Vegan Nigerian Kitchen Vegan Nigerian Recipes Vegan Nigerian Kitchen…
While vegan food has become incredibly more mainstream over the past number of years, the affordability of vegan options has left much to be desired. New restaurant 5:55 Burgers & Fries is aiming to change that by serving up affordable vegan food in Los Angeles. Vegan Burgers Under $6 5:55 Burgers & Fries was founded to help change peopleâs perspectives…
Vegan meat alternative startup Meati launched its direct-to-consumer cutlet pre-orders on Monday, February 14, and sold out of its entire inventory in less than 24 hours. Leading up to the pre-order launch, the company notified its existing email subscribers of the highly anticipated debut of the Meati Chicken Cutlet and Meati Crispy Cutlet. Fans were…
If youâre anything like us, youâre frequently on the hunt for a vegan burrito in your city that comes with all the fixings, like the sour cream and queso you grew up loving. If youâre in NYC, the search is over! A new plant-based Mexican-inspired spot just opened in the heart of East Village and is already garnering attention from vegan foodies…
A new vegan bakery is serving up sweets in New Jersey. This past January, Vegan Pastry Lab made its debut in the city of Englewood, just across the river from NYC. The owners, Eli Muniz and pastry chef Cris Longoria, opened the bakery as a way to share their love of plant-based sweets with the community. âAfter years of meticulous planning, we are…
Whoâs down for vegan smash burgers, tenders, fries, and cocktails? Then mark your calendars for Monday, February 21, because UNCOOL is reopening in West Hollywood with a full bar program! Popular Vegan-Friendly Burger Joint UNCOOL is a venture of Blurred Limes Hospitality, the parent company to Tu Madre, Bardonna, and the now-closed Counterpart Vegan…
Ripple Foods, a leading plant-based milk brand, has announced a new partnership with the Dodgersâ third baseman Justin Turner as the brand ramps up its new marketing campaign. Justin Turner Loves Vegan Protein Shakes Back in 2015, one of Justin Turnerâs teammates convinced many players on the team to switch to a dairy-free diet. Turner immediately…
Crossroads has been a favorite in the LA food scene for years, and the upscale plant-based restaurant has finally announced an expansion. Crossroads will be opening two new locations in Las Vegas this spring. Crossroads Expands to Las Vegas Crossroadsâ two new locations will be at Resorts World Las Vegas. The first, Crossroads Las Vegas, will be an…
Are you still searching for the best vegan pizza in Los Angeles? The owner of Purgatory Pizza is opening an all-vegan pizza spot in Silver Lake tomorrow, and it might be your new favorite go-to spot. Hot Tongue Pizza by Alex Koons Hot Tongue Pizza was founded by Alex Koons, the owner of Downtown LAâs vegan-friendly pizza joint Purgatory Pizza. After…
