Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out this list of AAPI-owned vegan restaurants to support in Los Angeles. Shojin Culver City With innovative vegan Japanese food and impeccable service, Shojin is one of the best vegan restaurants in LA! Everything is vegan, gluten-free, macrobiotic, organic, and natural. The Chef’s Special Tasting Menu is always a solid choice to try several dishes in one sitting. Courtesy of Shojin Veggie Fam Pop-Up Keep your eyes on the waffle fries! This AAPI-owned vegan pop-up is known for constructing delicious burgers, loaded waffle fries ..read more

Cosmic Bliss and Hailey Bieber have teamed up to launch ready-to-buy pints of vegan ice cream inspired by Bieber’s highly coveted Cosmic Bliss Strawberry Glaze Soft Serve Sundae (an impressive 38,000 units were sold in the first month). Launched May 1, the pints are available exclusively at Erewhon. Crafting Delicious Innovation Building on the triumph of the Strawberry Glaze Smoothie, Cosmic Bliss and Bieber embarked on a mission to create something new—a treat that was not only organic, clean-label, and dairy-free but also bursting with irresistible flavor. Spending over eight months refinin ..read more

Breakfast Republic, a beloved brunch concept hailing from sunny San Diego, has officially landed in Echo Park, marking its triumphant third location in Los Angeles and its impressive 18th outpost across Southern California. Innovative Breakfasts Take Center Stage Nestled on Sunset Blvd, this cozy yet expansive 2,700+ square-foot locale, complete with a charming patio, has been tailored to cater to Echo Park’s insatiable appetite for brunch delights with a global twist. The expansion of Breakfast Republic into Echo Park underscores its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. In a re ..read more

We are lucky to have so many places to order vegan burgers in Los Angeles! But with the abundance of restaurants that serve plant-based handhelds, it can be hard to decide where to go. That’s why we created this list of six must-try plant-based burger joints in Los Angeles! From the food and service to the nostalgic vibes, these establishments have it down! Monty’s Good Burger Culver City, Echo Park, Koreatown, and Riverside It’s always poppin’ at Monty’s Good Burger! This hip vegan joint offers beautiful plant-based burgers, chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, tots, and shakes. The menu may s ..read more

Niku Nashi Vegan Sushi, celebrated as the top vegan sushi spot in Los Angeles by Angeleno Magazine in 2023, is set to make a splash at The Colony in West Los Angeles. Joining esteemed culinary icons like Goop Kitchen by Gwyneth Paltrow, the restaurant’s grand opening is scheduled for today, Friday, April 19 at 11:30am. Niku Nashi’s Relocation from Melrose to West LA The move to The Colony marks an exciting expansion for Niku Nashi Vegan Sushi, bringing its 100% plant-based sushi delights to a broader audience in Santa Monica, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and select par ..read more

As a woman-owned business, we love spotlighting fellow female-powered companies, especially during Women’s History Month. And one of our personal favorites this year is Hey, Sunshine Kitchen. The Los Angeles vegan restaurant, owned by the radiant sister duo, Heather Golden Ray and Jenny Engel, serves up fresh, vibrant bowls, salads, tacos, and more. And we’re not the only ones who favor this spot—Hey, Sunshine Kitchen was recently named number one on Yelp’s 25 “Hot and New Woman-Owned Restaurants to Visit in 2024.” Read on to learn about the sisters’ journey to restaurant stardom. VegOut (VO ..read more

Looking for the perfect spot to dine this weekend in Los Angeles? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of five exceptional vegan restaurants to satisfy every craving and occasion, from Mexican cuisine to burgers and fries and date night to lunch with the kids. For Plant-Based Mexican Food on the Westside: Hijo De Su Madre West LA Located on the Westside, this vibrant eatery offers a diverse menu inspired by traditional Mexican dishes, all crafted with a vegan twist. From savory tacos filled with jackfruit to burritos packed with deep-fried avocado, every dish at Hijo De Su Madre promises to t ..read more

Rolling Loud, the ultimate hip-hop music festival, is set to be even more electrifying this year as it teams up with Family Style, LA’s revered food festival. Family Style, known for its culinary prowess and trend-setting flair, is gearing up to elevate the gastronomic experience at Rolling Loud California 2024 this weekend. A Fusion of Flavors from Inglewood and LA From March 15 to 17, attendees of Rolling Loud will be treated to a delectable array of specialty dishes and exclusive offerings from local favorites, including the all-vegan fried chicken pop-up, Veggie Fam. For years, Family Styl ..read more

Urban Dessert Lab, the beloved New York-based purveyor of innovative plant-based treats, known for being “the world’s first oat milk ice cream shop,” just opened their brand-new store in the heart of West Hollywood. This expansion marks not only a geographical milestone but also an exciting chapter in the evolution of dessert culture. You may recognize the Black- and woman-owned vegan ice cream shop from Instagram—their creations are as stunning as they are tasty. New West Hollywood Urban Dessert Lab Location Nestled in the vibrant streets of West Hollywood at 7901 Santa Monica Boulevard, #106 ..read more

Chicago’s iconic hot dogs are making a splash on the West Coast thanks to a partnership between Upton’s Naturals and BESTIES Vegan Paradise. The two vegan brands are teaming up for a week-long pop-up event in Los Angeles, coinciding with the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim. Free Updogs Kick-Off Event Starting at 5pm on Tuesday, March 12, the collaboration will kick off with a free giveaway of Chicago style Updogs at BESTIES’ East Hollywood store. The first 100 visitors will have the chance to taste Upton’s Naturals’ vegan hot dogs, inspired by the classic flavors of Chicago’s famous kosh ..read more