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Vegan Group to Host Dolphins Tailgate

By Hannah Sentenac

Oct 12, 2021

SoFlo Vegans will host a vegan tailgate at Hard Rock Stadium prior to the October 24 Dolphins-Falcons matchup.

Boynton Beach Becomes First City to Endorse Plant-Based Treaty

By Hannah Sentenac

Oct 1, 2021

Boynton Beach has become the first city in the world to endorse a ceremonial treaty to reduce animal agriculture.

Yellow Green Market to Undergo Expansion

By Laine Doss

Jun 15, 2021

The sprawling weekend farmers market in Hollywood reopened several weeks ago following a yearlong COVID-forced closure.

Burger King Is Testing a Meat-Free Impossible Whopper Made With "No "F***ing Cow"

By Hannah Sentenac and Laine Doss

Apr 1, 2019

Burger King is testing a meat-free Whopper. First off, this is not an April Fool's joke, and, second, the Miami-based fast-food giant is not going vegan, so those of you who crave beef have nothing to worry about. Beginning today, the Impossible Whopper is being tested in 59 Burger King restaurants in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lox Farms' Fresh Rx Dinner Series Is a Luxurious Farm-to-Table Experience

By Juliana Accioly

Mar 1, 2019

The three-course menu is comprised entirely of organic fare including kimchi and pear hand rolled bao buns as appetizers, eggplant and tomato tartines for the first course, and pumpkin and tahini sour bread pudding and carrot and ginger tres leches for dessert.

Fort Lauderdale's Yello Creative Arts and Events Center Keeps South Floridians Healthy and Entertained

By Wendy Rhodes

Feb 11, 2019

Yello, Fort Lauderdale's 6,500-square-foot event center that features dance studios, nutrition and cooking classes, and a café with juice, organic wine, beer and plant-based, gluten-free goodies, is on a mission to keep South Floridians both healthy and entertained.

Damn Good Hospitality Acquires Green Bar & Kitchen, Winners of Seed Food & Wine Week’s "Best Veggie Burger in America" Award

By Wendy Rhodes

Nov 21, 2018

Green Bar & Kitchen’s new owner, Jeff John, owns Stache, C.W.S Bar & Kitchen, America’s Backyard and the music venue Revolution Live. Future plans include offering catering, expanding the cocktail menu, bringing in live music, reopening Green Bar Express on Galt Ocean Mile, adding additional locations, and making Green Bar a go-to place for locals, regardless of diet preferences.

Vegan Bakery PAC Pastries Opening in Wilton Manors With Brunch and Late-Night Hours

By Emily Bloch

Sep 26, 2018

Chiavari is a baker, and for years you could find her tasty vegan treats, including macaroons and doughnut holes in a display case at her husband's BC Cafe. But soon, her baked goods, which fall under the moniker PAC Pastries, will have their own home in Wilton Manors.

The Ten Best Vegan Pizzas in Broward and Palm Beach: 2018 Edition

By Wendy Rhodes

Sep 25, 2018

If you search #veganpizza on Instagram, you may be surprised to find over a half million posts. But it can be difficult to find options in certain cities or regions. Just a few years ago, it was tough to find any vegan pizza in Broward or Palm Beach. But the times...

South Floridians Go Hungry as Grocery Store Chains Reject "Ugly" Produce

By Wendy Rhodes

Sep 20, 2018

A shocking 17 percent of adults and 26.7 percent of children in Florida are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food. Sustainable Supperclub, an organization with the missions of raising awareness about food waste and supporting local charities, is joining forces with Hungry Harvest in an effort to put a dent in those numbers.

The Five Best Vegan Tacos in Broward: 2018 Edition

By Wendy Rhodes

Sep 12, 2018

We've all been there: You race to the nearest Mexican restaurant only to discover lard-laden beans, chicken-broth rice, and servers whose eyes glaze over at the word “vegan.” You have options. Here's a look at the best vegan taco options in Broward County in South Florida, vegan fish tacos and all!

Get Ready for Thanksgiving With These Five Sweet Potato Dishes at Broward Restaurants

By Hillary Hoffower

Nov 15, 2016

A hearty dish ideal for fall-weather comfort food, the sweet potato is a healthful option for a substantial meal. If you think the only way to enjoy this orange spud is baked or mashed, think again. Versatile and rife with potential (as well as vitamins A and C and antioxidants)...

Kai-Kai Farm Launching New Dinner Series With Local Chefs Starting Saturday

By Nicole Danna

Nov 3, 2016

We've all heard of farm-to-table dining, but when your meal is actually prepared and served on a farm, there's no truer definition. That will be the case on Saturday, November 5, when Kai-Kai Farm launches a new dinner series dubbed the Fall Harvest Feast.

Meat Substitutes Have Become a $4 Billion Per Year Industry

By Wendy Rhodes

Oct 27, 2016

If statistical data on current food trends is accurate, your worst fear may be coming true: Hippies are taking over the world. Veggie burgers and “not dogs” have been a staple of the tie-dyed chic since the days of Woodstock. But the fringe-wearing fringe is rapidly becoming the mainstream. MarketsandMarkets...

Christopher's Kitchen Team Opens Meraki Juice Kitchen in West Palm Beach

By Wendy Rhodes

Sep 7, 2016

Fans of the wildly popular vegetarian hotspot Christopher’s Kitchen in Palm Beach Gardens are in for a treat — or maybe three. Co-owners Richard Slawson and Christopher Slawson have just opened Meraki Juice Kitchen in West Palm Beach, with plans to expand south to Boca Raton and Delray Beach in...

Chef vs. Chef 2016 Week 11: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Vegan Empanada

By Claudia Dawson

Sep 2, 2016

Chef vs. Chef is a 16-week competition at Max's Harvest hosted by chef Eric Baker that pits local chefs against one another, cooking up surprise ingredients for a panel of judges — and our tasting pleasure. This week, Jessie Steele of CWS Bar + Kitchen returned to battle Kevin Darr of City...

Modern Juice Co. Wants to Help You on Your Path to Health

By Nicole Danna

Aug 23, 2016

Like so many new businesses, Modern Juice Company in Jupiter began as a passion project, one that just so happened to become a successful (and healthy) endeavor. "Modern Juice Co. began as a lifestyle change for my family and some friends of mine," says founder Jon Sullivan, who opened the...

Sara's of Hollywood Offers Over 50 International Vegan Dishes

By Wendy Rhodes

Aug 18, 2016

Imagine it — chicken, beef, salami, pepperoni, bacon, lamb, and gooey cheeses, made into entrée’s, salads, subs, wraps, soups, and dips in the culinary traditions of Mexico, China, Cuba, Italy, and the Middle East. And all of them are vegan. No, you have not died and gone to vegan heaven...

Vegan Pizza Is a Thing at Green Bar Express

By Nicole Danna

Aug 15, 2016

Green Bar Express in Fort Lauderdale recently expanded its menu to include a large selection of vegan, gluten-free personal-sized pizzas. The new addition takes the restaurant's motto, "veggies gone wild" to a whole new level, explains head chef Charles Grippo. The menu expansion coincides with Green Bar Express’ new summer...

My Organic Corner in Weston Adding Dinner Service and Wellness Center

By Wendy Rhodes

Aug 4, 2016

Weston residents are in for a treat. The ever-popular My Organic Corner is expanding this fall into the spaces on both sides of their current location. They will add dinner to their existing breakfast and lunch menus, and will open a wellness center with supplements, a full-time holistic nutritionist, and...

Vegetarian/Vegan

DJ Khaled Launches Plant-Based Chicken Wings

Miami Plant Milk Brand Joi Introduces Zero-Waste Packaging

Vegetarian/Vegan

DJ Khaled Launches Plant-Based Chicken Wings

Miami Plant Milk Brand Joi Introduces Zero-Waste Packaging

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