Pop the Bubbly
IF YOU KNOW ME, you know I love any excuse to celebrate. Bring on the bubbly, bust out the cake, and let’s raise a glass. Though I am admittedly happy to toast any ordinary Tuesday, these days I’m commemorating something pretty monumental: 2020 marks the much-anticipated, 20-year anniversary of VegNews. From our humble beginnings as a black-and-white newspaper to the luxe, glossy lifestyle magazine you hold in your hands now, the past two decades have been an incredible ride. Thinking back to the early years, I am in awe of how much has changed. From the evolution of plant-based food (goodbye, texturized vegetable protein; hello, French pastries at a vegan pâtisserie in Beverly Hills, p.72) to restaurants across the globe adding vegan dishes at record speed (see p.20) to celebrities embracing veganism…
