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The best new vegan and plant-based restaurants in New York, from Mediterranean and burger joints to Chinese and mushrooms.

The popular vegan restaurant has been whittled down to three storefronts, which founder Guy Vaknin has expanded into more in-person dining establishments.

Futuristic food science technology could finally bring plant-based salmon filets and tuna steaks to the table

The chef behind Beyond Sushi is expanding with new Mediterranean eatery Anixi, serving traditional Turkish pizza, shish kabobs, and seaweed caviar.

From vegan cinnamon roll chains to plant-based corned beef, here’s a list of over $6.5 million worth of vegan investments.

From pizzas to tiramisu and tuna crudo, this new eatery seeks to revolutionize vegan kosher food as we know it.

DeAndre Jordan Now Has a Vegan Cooking Show Seasoned NBA player, DeAndre Jordan is back again with a new business venture. This time, he explores the realm of vegan cooking while demonstrating some tricks and tips he’s picked up from the pros. DeAndre Jordan is a world-class athlete with a fiery passion for veganism. After adopting a plant-based lifestyle in 2018, Jordan recently turned to the screen to communicate his love for wellness ...

For many vegan entrepreneurs, ABC’s hit reality show, Shark Tank, has become more than just a source of entertainment—it’s a significant source of income. Thanks to vegan-friendly “Sharks” such as billionaire investor Mark Cuban, the deals made on this show have been pivotal to these plant-based endeavors. Even those who walked away from a deal have benefited from the show’s exposure, such as that of vegan fried chicken sensation Atlas Monroe. Based on a significant amount of binge...

Already have an account? Jackfruit makes an ideal swap for many seafood dishes Photo: Deasy Khalisha Manalu / EyeEm Have a hankering for seafood, but don’t want to stray from your plant-based lifestyle? You’re in luck! “There are a range of options to mimic the texture and flavor, without harming marine ecosystems,” says Guy Vaknin, chef and owner of vegan restaurants Beyond Sushi and Willow Vegan Bistro in NYC. These are the vegan seafood alternatives recommended by Vaknin and other to...

6 New Restaurant Openings in NYC You Need to Know Thrillist 1/19/2021 Tae Yoon © Photo courtesy of Bánh Vietnamese Shop House With the inauguration of the country’s new administration (finally!) taking place this week, it’s out with the old and in with the new. So it’s a perfect time to introduce some new spots into your local takeout regimen as well. Because, as restaurant closures during the pandemic continue to alter the landscape of the NYC culinary world, agains...