San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Oceanside
A coastal gem that feels like it’s been heavily polished over the last several years, Oceanside effortlessly blends beach-town charm with a burgeoning ...

The Story Bikes Electric Commuter is the perfect e-bike — it's affordable, lightweight, and sleek

If you've been looking for an affordable, sleek, and easy-to-ride e-bike, Story Bikes' Electric 

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Meat is often a staple of fine dining. But these chefs are going plant-based — and they say it's the future.

Stepping foot into Chef Matthew Kenney's restaurant off the trendy thoroughfare of

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The best vegan products of 2022 and where to find them

With a major influx of vegan brands and established food companies developing new plant-based products, the number of choices ...

Here’s Why LA’s Sestina Should Be Your New Go-To Wine, Pasta and Pizza Bar

Los Angeles is known for being a vegan foodie paradise. And even during the pandemic, there was heavy momentum and interest in the ...

The 5 Best Vegan-Friendly Luxury Hotels in the US

Ready to travel? There are plenty of great options for plant-based or vegan diners who want all the luxury and none of  ...

5 Climate Change Crisis Facts That Will Inspire Your Green Journey

How much plastic actually gets recycled? How many species go extinct each day? What is the greatest way humans can ...

The Best Vegan Sparkling Wines & Champaign to Serve This Holiday Season

There is no celebratory drink more quintessential than Champagne. But these days, bubbly is for much more than special ...

Immunity-Boosting Wellness Shot Co., Vive Organics, Raises $13 Million

Vive Organic, makers of cold-pressed wellness shots, announced the closing of a $13-million ...

Ripple Foods Launches Digital Storefront: Rich and Creamy Plant-Based Milk Delivered 

Stocking up on your beloved plant milk, without even going to the store, just got a whole lot easier...

10 UPSCALE RESTAURANTS IN L.A. PERFECT FOR VEGAN DINING

It seems like every week a new vegan fast food spot is coming onto the LA scene—great, keep those Impossible Burgers coming! But for ...

Exclusive: The Four Seasons launches new vegan-friendly menu

Guests and visitors of one of Santa Barbara’s most coveted luxury resorts, the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa ...

Documentary ‘The Game Changers’ Makes Compelling Case for Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes

Did you know that almost half the Tennessee ...

Horse Racing Controversy in California Heats Up

The horse racing season is alive and well in Southern California; but for many, the focus has been on the rampant horse deaths ...

Here's something to get excited about: People are increasingly acknowledging that wearing animal fur is unethical and thus extremely unfashionable...

The holidays are here (yay!) and so too is the perfect opportunity to support vegan, cruelty-free and ethical brands. Regardless of if you have a vegan on ...

In April 2018, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) celebrated the attainment of 600,000 signatures solidifying its Prevent ...

Where to Shop for Secondhand Furniture & Vintage Decor in San Diego
Buying pre-loved home essentials is one of the best ways to practice sustainable living and support a circular and ...

A vegan's guide to Playa del Carmen & Tulum Mexico

When you think of the top vegan-friendly places to travel, Mexico might not be at the top of your list. However, if you target the right cities in Mexico ...

Vegan-Friendly Wine Tasting 

From LA to Santa Barbara

No one would dispute

that California has one of the best climates

in America—maybe

even the

world ...

8 Vegan and Alt-Meat Trends You Won't be Able to Escape in 2022

We're in the midst of a food evolution — and a food revolution — as more people seek out plant-based foods and products ... 

We tried 'cell-grown' salmon that looks, feels, and tastes real. Its makers want it to be the norm someday.

As I wait to sit down with the founders from San Francisco-based food tech startup Wildtype ...

The Best Vegan Rosé Wines Under $25

Nothing signifies the start of summer quite like a nice cold glass of rosé while sunning outside on a warm day. These days, rosé  ...

The VegTech Sector is Proving That Meat & Dairy May Soon be Obsolete

Twenty years ago, you would be lucky to walk into the supermarket and find soymilk on the shelf. If ...

12 Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Vegan Gift Ideas for the Planet-Lover 

The best gift you can give this year is the gift of sustainability. Holiday shopping and gift giving can feel excessive ...

Cities Declare Cannabis An 'Essential Business'  

If there is any good news coming out of the coronavirus crisis, it may be city officials' decision to classify cannabis as an "essential business."   ...

California Just Got Sued For Failing to Add Meat To Its Carcinogen List You might be shocked (or pleasantly surprised depending on your views) to learn that processed meat has been classified  ...

6 FAUX FUR COATS TO KEEP YOU WARM THIS WINTER

Just in time for winter, here are some of the best ethical and fashionable faux furs around. Check out these six brands—and corresponding rock star quality faux fur ...

Your Ultimate Guide to Picking the Healthiest Wines: Vegan, Organic and Low in Sugar, in Time for the Holidays

In a world where wine is considered a "healthy" drink, how do you ensure ...

Best San Diego Restaurant Week Dinner Menus for Vegetarians & Vegans

With San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW) in full swing, vegetarians and vegans can be hard-pressed to participate in the ...

Newly Elevated Fast-Casual Foodie Spot in Carlsbad

The once sleepy town of Carlsbad has experienced a food renaissance over the last few years. From veg...

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Veg-heads in Los Angeles are rejoicing over a proposed law that would require large-scale public venues to serve at least one plant-based protein ...

SB 1138, a bill in California likely to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown, will require California hospitals and prisons to offer at least one healthy vegan ...

Soul searching in Santa Barbara
Nestled between the Santa Inez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean sits Santa Barbara, a coastal town of unmatched natural beauty. Beyond its pristine...

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I tried every vegan item at Peet's Coffee

A mainstream coffee chain with vegan pastries — or any food for that matter — is still very hard to come by. So I was intrigued when I discovered how ...

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Ti Amo, Little Italy!

From luxe living to chef-driven dining and bayfront access,

Little Italy has it all.

Little Italy is undeniably one of the

hottest 'hoods in San Diego right now....

This couple reimagined a Texas town's beloved restaurant as plant-based. So far, it's working.

Shortly after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015, restaurant owner Marcy Madrid was introduced to new  ...

Restaurants from NYC to Texas are shifting to plant-based menus — and customers can't get enough

When Michelin-rated New York restaurant Eleven...

The Best Veggie Burgers in LA are in the Last Place You'd Look

Los Angeles has long been known as a haven for plant-based food: From fine dining to food trucks ...

10 Reasons We’re Packing Our Bags and Moving to San Diego’s Little Italy

Little Italy is undeniably one of the hottest ‘hoods in San Diego right now. With luxury housing ...

We Found The Healthiest    Vegan Chips You Won't Want To Live Without

There are few things better than popping open a bag of chips and biting into some salty deliciousness. The only problem is, ...

Try  These 5 CBD Products for Better Sleep and Reduced Anxiety

Sleep is a critical part of maintaining your health—we know that. How to get a good night's sleep is a whole other story. You may  ...

Beyond the Beef: The Biggest Plant-Based Trends to Watch in 2020

Plant-based beef had a phenomenal 2019 with the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat exploding into the mainstream ...

See Why Klover’s the Hottest New Joint in San Diego

Since California legalized recreational cannabis use in 2017, West Coast cities have become home to a burgeoning experience-first cannabis scene ...

Your Green-Inspired Travel Guide to the Best Places in Santa Barbara

Searching for your next weekend adventure? Escape to LA’s neighbor to the north, Santa Barbara, where the tide washes in a heavy ...

7 Hotspot Coffee Shops with Vegan Options

These days, a coffee shop demands so much more than just a hot cup of brew: Ambiance, pastry selection, scene, service, seating options…and its ability...

Whether it’s a date night or a night out on the town with the crew, you want to kick off the evening with an epic dinner spot. And maybe your night out is the dinner spot...

Today, people around the planet are celebrating World Vegan Day. Why should you care you ask? There are many reasons we highlight below, but most ...

With a little more than two months until the November 2018 midterm elections, animal advocates, and really anyone that cares about where their ...