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2 months ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Pura Vita |Crossroads Kitchen |Gracias Madre

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re celebrating with a partner or friends, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge. And what better way to do that than with amazing food? If you’re looking for a delicious plant-based meal to mark the occasion, Los Angeles has plenty of restaurants serving up special romantic menus. Here are some of our favorite vegan spots to check out this Valentine’s Day.

Jan 17, 2025 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Veggie Grill |Pura Vita |Au Lac

It’s been a difficult start to the year for Los Angeles. There are three wildfires currently burning (Palisades, Eaton, and Auto) across the region, and seven more have been contained. The fires have currently left almost 90,000 households without power and forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate their homes. Right now, 27 people are thought to have lost their lives. In the midst of tragedy, a powerful sense of community is shining through.

Nov 20, 2024 | vegnews.com | Tanya Flink |Pura Vita |Cafe Gratitude |Tanya’s Kitchen

In the age of food delivery, meal kits, and nightly takeout culture, it is perfectly acceptable to keep your kitchen spotless this holiday and order your Thanksgiving to-go. Think of it as hiring a catering service for an event, and there’s no shame in that. Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants are offering more plant-based Thanksgiving packages than ever before, so we might as well take advantage of this delicious convenience.

Nov 15, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Crossroads Kitchen |Pura Vita |Nora Cooks

Carbonara is one of America’s favorite pasta dishes. It’s simple, yet creamy and indulgent, and it’s incredibly comforting, too. Alongside pizza, it is undoubtedly one of Italy’s most beloved culinary exports. Jump to the recipesBut while carbonara is often made with animal ingredients, it is possible to make this popular pasta dish using only plant-based ingredients—without sacrificing any of its signature taste and texture. Keep reading to find out exactly how.

Jun 17, 2024 | vegnews.com | Tanya Flink |Alison Bickel |Pura Vita |Miracle Noodles

Whether you slurp, spear, or twirl your pasta, the love for this simple carbohydrate is universal. But the question is: is pasta vegan? While noodles seem to attract a sprinkling of cheese and heavy cream sauces, most dried pasta is inherently plant-based. Where you go from there can dip pasta into omnivore or vegan territory. Of course, anything omnivores eat can be made vegan, and we have a ton of saucy, perfectly al dente recipes to celebrate the pasta noodle in every shape and form.