The charm of brick arches above restorative wood tables flourishes against the well curated glass bar and the stainless steel seven barrel brews. If you can't make it to Belgium this summer, take a stop into Bluebird to get a taste.
Read MoreOnly a month prior, I was on the same grounds for Eat Drink Vegan. Now, the Rose Bowl has once again converted itself to host a transformative music festival. An event where performances ranged from The Pretenders to Jack White and where food vendors ranged from Cena Vegan to Sumo Dog.
Read MoreGimme your burgers, your tots, your mac and cheese balls, your booch and your eyes because I'm about to take you through my Eat Drink Vegan 2018 experience.
Read MoreThis year Eat Drink Vegan's reputation preceded itself with local favorites, out-of-towners, and way out-of-towners joining forces to tackle this ever-increasing festival.
Read MoreTea is my high and ceremonial matcha is top shelf.
Read MorePer usual Natural Expo West is the craziest time of year, but of course this year I had to one-up myself and do all three days! So get ready for my favorite NEW products of 2017!
Read MoreI started going to Sun Cafe Organic around 2012, near the time of me moving back from the hustle and bustle of New York City.
Read MoreAs Los Angeles continues to spawn a new juice bar every other month, Moon Juice has secured it's prime echelon status amongst the rest. They have created a category onto themselves–a resource for plant-based alchemy (as stated from their website) that unites juice bar with retail support.
Read MoreAnother year, another gigantic endeavor Vegan Beerfe... I mean Eat Drink Vegan has undertaken. They have gone from a small parking lot to a larger parking lot to a stadium to the entire area surrounding the stadium!
Read MoreThe first time I tried Cava Grill I was with non-vegan friends at the Villiage at Topanga location. I was told it was another Chipotle-style Mediterranean restaurant much like Yalla Mediterranean.
Yalla Mediterranean, a Northern California health-conscious chain has made its way down the coast.
I was given an opportunity to invite and try their new location in Culver City. I pulled a few close friends/bloggers to enjoy this delicious occasion.
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Well, I see my theme loud and clear-FOOD!
Delicious, unique, progressive dishes from some of my favorite locations and books!
A fully loaded burger from @cafegratitude
A feast of new dishes from the revamped @welovemcafe
A literal donut cake from @donutfriend
My favorite sandwich-Puerco from @organixla
My own Klean-Slate Kitchen Greens on Greens Wrap
Savory Corn Cakes from @vegetable.la
Buddha Spring Rolls from @vestationkitchen
A Build-Your-Own Plate from one of my favorite specialty markets @erewhonmarket
and the two most recent editions to my shelves @miyokoschinner The Homemade Vegan Pantry and @jonimarienewman The Complete Guide to Even More Vegan Food Substitutes.
Of course, this year has been phenomenally progressive in the vegan department, but it has also exceeded my expectations in getting to know so many wonderful individuals I now call friends.
Lots of love, lots of compassion and lots of heart is what I will bring with me into 2016 along with pushing the limits and forgetting the boundaries.
Happy New Years!
Klean-Slate
Organix "Leftover Sandwich"
I’m excited to inform you that my first Time Out piece is live and ready for hungry eyes.
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the holidays to begin! Scrumptious fare is all around us and here I bring to you 13 Delicious Vegan Options for Thanksgiving in Los Angeles!
Thank you all for your continued support!
I love being in the heart of fig season in California.
Simultaneously, it happens to be the same time as my birthday; which is a very lovely coincidence.
I was informed by my lovely friend Ask Leah Renee that a NEW must-try, Klean-Slate approved cookie was making its way through the clutter and shinning superior above the rest; I knew this Cookie Monster had to try them.
Read MoreAnother year, another epic round of vegan debauchery. The best of the best made it out to celebrate. Vendors near and far made the trek, as well as dear friends.
If ExpoWest was Disneyland, this is Magic Mountain.
Read MoreWhile wandering the aisles of my local, natural market I spotted Bites of Luv. I thought the packaging was cute, simple and with the font choice–a throw back to the 70′s. When I took a closer look I discovered they were gluten-free, soy-free, organic, non-GMO 100% vegan and nut-free!
Read MoreHow do you start Day 2 of Expo? With a Temple Turmeric Elixir, that’s how.
Read MoreNatural Expo West 2015 (or as some would call it…Disneyland)
Wear comfy shoes, bring a portable phone charger, extra business cards, eco-friendly bags, your personal Excel map of exhibits to hit and you just may be ready to embark on your FIRST “Disneyland Adventure Supreme”.
Read MoreI couldn’t be more thrilled to be a guest blogger on Cowgirls & Collard Greens website!
If you are looking for tasty fare, I’m here to help plan your weekend eats.
Check out my post “ Los Angeles- A Vegan’s Playground” and start your own weekend adventure!
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