This past week was my first-ever visit to Hawaii! An opportunity arose that I couldn’t ignore so I tied up loose ends at work and overpacked for my 6-hour flight (with 1 transfer) to The Big Island. I was invited to attend a Vegan Retreat hosted by Noah Hyams of Vegpreneur and Gaby Aziz of Heart Core Hotels. The retreat was held at Heart Core Hotels’ Volcano Eco Retreat in Hilo.
Viva la Vida Vegan! Nestled in Bakersfield is Vida– an all-vegan eatery, juicery, bakery, and ice creamery. With daily specials like “Sushi Fridays” and brunch on Sundays, there is something for everyone among their vast menu of options, from fresh salads to fried platters. Vida was born out of local necessity, as the family-founded business […]
Have you visited VeganBurg in San Francisco? VeganBurg is a 100% vegan eatery that hails from Singapore and has won the SF Green Business Awards in both 2017 AND 2022! It is also the FIRST casual vegan burger restaurant opening on 10-10-2010. VeganBurg has a vast menu of burgers and sides- plus shakes made with […]
Vegans deserve a Break! The UK has been serving up beloved chocolate wafer fingers since they were termed “Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisps” in 1935. Later dubbed the “KitKat”, this confection is now produced globally by Nestle, but in the US is licensed under Hershey. In 2021 Nestle launched a vegan version of the iconic milk-chocolate KitKat […]
The raddest bakery I have ever seen is just over 30 minutes from Anaheim, in Upland, California. Cosmic Bakery is home of the “Astrotarts” and serves out-of-this-world vegan treats with nostalgic flair. I have been fangirling over this bakery since the Instagram algorithm grated me one of their posts featuring their Astrotarts troll mascot. I […]
I received my very own golden ticket, and was invited to receive a personal tour at TCHO! TCHO, pronounced “Cho”, is an award-winning and fully plant-based chocolate company located in Berkley, California. Recognizing environmental impact, TCHO converted to an all plant-based company in 2023. TCHO Chocolate is not only 100% plant-based, but Fair Trade Certified, […]
Pull Up Baby! Within walking distance of the Oakland LGBTQ center is a walk-up restaurant slinging vegan versions of BBQ and soul food, known as Vegan Mob! Vegan Mob founder Toriano’s life-changing journey to plant-based inspired him to create the well-known food truck and restaurant, offering his community healthier alternatives. At Vegan Mob, you will […]
