
Restaurant Review
Portland’s Only Sri Lankan Restaurant Is Also One of Its Best Vegan Spots
How a pandemic-era pop-up grew into a beloved worker-owned restaurant bringing Sri Lankan cuisine to the Portland food scene.
by Margot Bigg | February 18, 2025

Metal, Cocktails, and Vegan Brunch: Why Kindred Is a Must-Visit in San Diego Metal, Cocktails, and Vegan Brunch: Why Kindred Is a Must-Visit in San Diego
by Richard Bowie

11 Fabulous Vegan Cheese Shops Across the US 11 Fabulous Vegan Cheese Shops Across the US
by VegNews Editors

The 2024 VegNews Restaurant Award Winners: Readers Pick America’s Best Vegan Hot Spots The 2024 VegNews Restaurant Award Winners: Readers Pick America’s Best Vegan Hot Spots
by Richard Bowie

These 14 Vegan Restaurants Will Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for You These 14 Vegan Restaurants Will Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for You
by Tanya Flink

From Dreamy Risotto to Parsnip Piccata, Philadelphia’s Pietramala Puts Plants First From Dreamy Risotto to Parsnip Piccata, Philadelphia’s Pietramala Puts Plants First
by Richard Bowie

The Best Meatless Dishes at Taylor Swift’s Favorite Restaurants The Best Meatless Dishes at Taylor Swift’s Favorite Restaurants
by Jocelyn Martinez

Bigger and Better in Texas? These 7 Meatless Dallas Restaurants Say Yes Bigger and Better in Texas? These 7 Meatless Dallas Restaurants Say Yes
by Courtney Garza

The A-to-Z Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide: Flavors, Shops, and Trends You Need to Know The A-to-Z Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide: Flavors, Shops, and Trends You Need to Know
by VegNews Editors

At Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, Plants Take Center Stage At Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, Plants Take Center Stage
by Marla Rose
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How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets
by Jasmin Singer

Vegan Food Near Me: Restaurants, Pubs, and Diners to Try in Boston Vegan Food Near Me: Restaurants, Pubs, and Diners to Try in Boston
by Tanya Flink

From General Tso’s Chicken to Gooey Grilled Cheese, the 11 Rhode Island Restaurants You Need to Try From General Tso’s Chicken to Gooey Grilled Cheese, the 11 Rhode Island Restaurants You Need to Try
by Sara Kelley

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by Sarah McLaughlin

These 9 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Treats Take Dessert to a New Level These 9 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Treats Take Dessert to a New Level
by Tanya Flink

Billie Eilish’s Favorite Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Shop Is an LA Staple Billie Eilish’s Favorite Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Shop Is an LA Staple
by Tanya Flink

How to Eat Vegan at Laughing Planet, Portland’s Favorite Mexican-Inspired Chain How to Eat Vegan at Laughing Planet, Portland’s Favorite Mexican-Inspired Chain
by Charlotte Pointing

From Lion’s Mane Steak to Porcini Ice Cream, Restaurants Are Mastering the Mushroom Trend From Lion’s Mane Steak to Porcini Ice Cream, Restaurants Are Mastering the Mushroom Trend
by Charlotte Pointing

NYC’s Iconic Delmonico’s Gets in on the Mushrooms-As-Meat Trend NYC’s Iconic Delmonico’s Gets in on the Mushrooms-As-Meat Trend
by Anna Starostinetskaya

Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp
by Charlotte Pointing

17 Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches That Are Better Than Chick-fil-A and Popeyes 17 Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches That Are Better Than Chick-fil-A and Popeyes
by Tanya Flink

19 Must-Visit Vegan-Friendly Bars and Breweries for a Beer and a Bite
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by Tanya Flink

The 11 Food Trucks, Pop-Ups, and Meal Delivery Kitchens Serving Up Some of the Best Vegan Food in Los Angeles The 11 Food Trucks, Pop-Ups, and Meal Delivery Kitchens Serving Up Some of the Best Vegan Food in Los Angeles
by Richard Bowie

Spiral Diner Celebrates 22 Years of Vegan Comfort Food in Texas Spiral Diner Celebrates 22 Years of Vegan Comfort Food in Texas
by VegNews Editors and Jamey Scott

The Best Barbecue in the US Is Completely Meat-Free The Best Barbecue in the US Is Completely Meat-Free
by Jarone Ashkenazi

The 17 Most Romantic Vegan Restaurants In the US The 17 Most Romantic Vegan Restaurants In the US
by Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Food Near Me: 12 Tasty Ethiopian Restaurants in the US Vegan Food Near Me: 12 Tasty Ethiopian Restaurants in the US
by Tanya Flink
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Meet Pearl Steffie, Chef-Owner at Kusaki, LA’s First Vegan Omakase Restaurant Meet Pearl Steffie, Chef-Owner at Kusaki, LA’s First Vegan Omakase Restaurant
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Sorry, New York. The Best Italian Restaurant Is in West Hollywood, and It’s Vegan. Sorry, New York. The Best Italian Restaurant Is in West Hollywood, and It’s Vegan.
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How Tane Vegan Izakaya Is Giving Honolulu’s Sushi Scene a Run for Its Money How Tane Vegan Izakaya Is Giving Honolulu’s Sushi Scene a Run for Its Money
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by Margot Bigg