VegOut Magazine

MY FIRST VACATION WAS A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD. It was also my first time on a plane, and I was excited to explore outside my hometown in Michigan. Each winter after that, my parents took us kids on a getaway to escape the frigid North. Over the years, we saw the Everglades, the Washington Monument, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, New Orleans’ French Quarter, the Atlantic Ocean, and other landmarks. I learned more on these trips than I did from my textbooks. I loved travel. And as soon as my family returned home, I started planning the next big trip. When I was 21, I went abroad for my first solo adventure and first international travel. My destination? New Zealand. I had met a family on the internet that…

MAGGIE @maggieeortlieb Billie Eilish and Lizzo are two vegan artists always on my playlist. Billie’s sad songs are perfect for dramatically staring out the plane window and pondering life, while Lizzo is great for a morning jog through the city. TAMMIE @tammieortlieb I’m currently watching The Invisible Vegan. It explores the history and political implications of the food culture in the Black community. Great documentary! Powerful message! KIMBERLY @killaxkim Bring Me The Horizon’s entire discography is incredible, but this season, I’ve been leaning a lot toward their 2019 album, amo. FEVER 333’s “Made An America” has been re-surfacing in my playlist rotation as well—it’s a great album to work out to! JERRY @jerrymanderng I’m currently watching the latest season of The White Lotus by vegan writer and director Mike White!…

VegOut (VO): What initially inspired you to adopt a plant-based diet in 2016? Joanne Molinaro (JM): My then boyfriend (now husband) wanted to go plant-based after reading Finding Ultra, Rich Roll’s autobiography. [Anthony] is a very athletic person, and he’s always been concerned about his health. His father had just passed away from a host of autoimmune issues. And I think he felt some of those issues may have been exacerbated by his father’s diet. He didn’t want to make the same mistakes, so he went plant-based. [Anthony] basically told me “I’m gonna do it, I don’t care if you do it.” But I could tell that he did care. So I did a lot of research on [plant-based foods], watched a lot of videos, and read Rich Roll’s book…

SLUTTY VEGAN Opens Its First College Campus Location The iconic vegan burger joint continues its rapid growth as founder Pinky Cole sets her sights on bringing the Slutty Vegan mindset to the masses. Earlier this year, Slutty Vegan opened its ninth location and its third in the metro Atlanta area at the Georgia Tech campus. The college outpost is located in the John Lewis Student Center and serves the same classic takeout menu that Slutty Vegan patrons have come to know and love. Slutty Vegan also just opened its much-anticipated Harlem location in March of this year. TABITHA BROWN Launches Third Target Collection This January, vegan actor and social media star Tabitha Brown launched her third collection at Target as one of a four-part exclusive series. The third collection is…

When you tune into Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, chances are you’ll fall in love with the character Kamala Nandiwadal. She lights up the screen with her kind, bright personality and beautiful looks. And when you find out the actress who plays Kamala is vegan, you’ll fall even more in love! After gaining popularity through Never Have I Ever, Richa Moorjani has used her platform to advocate for veganism. From food and fashion to beauty products, Moorjani’s veganism is woven into everything she does. Keep reading to learn more about her vegan journey, set life, must-have products, and more. VegOut (VO): Growing up in California, do you feel like you were exposed to vegan food before most people? What was your perception of it? Richa Moorjani (RM): I’m embarrassed to…

EUROPE is becoming more vegan-friendly by the minute! So it’s no surprise that the number of plant-based restaurants in Paris is growing. This bustling French city is rich in history and vegan food! For your next visit, check out this list of vegan restaurants in Paris. Land&Monkeys When you think of Paris, what comes to mind? For us, it’s croissants and baguettes. And that is why we’re obsessed with Land&Monkeys! Because this vegan boulangerie stocks a case full of French pastries, bread loaves, and sandwiches worth trying. VG Pâtisserie And while we’re talking all things croissants, be sure to pay a visit to VG Pâtisserie for your favorite vegan French pastries. From classic croissants and tarts to innovative cruffins (croissant-muffin hybrids), this bakery stocks it all. Le Potager de Charlotte…