Upcoming Long Beach Vegan Street Fair

You may have noticed a lot more plant-based food chains and restaurants popping up all over Southern California.

Why, you ask?

According to several different studies, veganism is one of the fastest growing social movements.

So how can you learn more, and where can you go to try this vegan food?

While there are plenty of restaurants in the LA area that serve only cruelty-free meals, a great place to  start would be at the Long Beach Vegan Street Festival.

You’ll be surrounded by all types of food trucks, food booths, and other cruelty free marketplace items for sale.

Entrance is free for all ages. To learn more information visit their website: lbveganfest.com

Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park – 295 East Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802

When: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

 

New to LA: Tacos and Mediterranean Food Near You

There are plenty of new restaurants near your Downey apartment! Can’t decide where to head for dinner this weekend? Check out one of these new restaurants opened by celebrities.

Little Pine is a fully plant-based restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, seven days a week, in addition to weekend brunch. Opened by the musician Moby, this establishment creates dishes such as broccoli arancini, wild mushroom bruschetta, pumpkin pancakes, and s’mores ganache. You can find this restaurant located at: 2870 Rowena Avenue, Silver Lake, CA. For reservations call:  323-741-8148

Trejo’s Tacos, started by Danny Trejo will have its soft opening next week. Here you can find meaty quesadillas to fried avocado and black pepper tofu tacos. They will also have seasonal aguas frescas, date-sweetened horchata, or Trejo’s own Cerveza, brewed in the downtown Arts District. Even better? All leftovers will be donated to a homeless shelter. Stop by 1048 S La Brea Ave in Los Angeles to try it for yourself.