VegOut Magazine

VegOut LA Magazine is LA’s #1 vegan city guide and lifestyle magazine. Each quarter, VegOut LA delivers curated content covering the best plant-based things to eat, see, and do in the City of Angels.

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RESTAURATEUR NICOLE MARQUIS IS BUILDING AN EAST COAST VEGAN EMPIRE • FOUNDER AND CEO NICOLE MARQUIS OPENED HER FIRST HIPCITYVEG RESTAURANT IN PHILADELPHIA 10 YEARS AGO. SHE HAS SINCE EXPANDED THE RESTAURANT TO FIVE LOCATIONS IN PHILLY, TWO IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND MOST RECENTLY, TWO IN NEW YORK CITY. IN 2014, MARQUIS OPENED CHARLIE WAS A SINNER., A POSH COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND SMALL PLATES SPOT LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA’S MIDTOWN VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD, FOLLOWED BY BAR BOMBÓN—A TRIBUTE TO HER PUERTO RICAN ROOTS—IN 2015.

MEET NICOLE MARQUIS • WE SPOKE WITH MARQUIS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE OPENING OF HER FIRST RESTAURANT, HER STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING A SUCCESSFUL WORK-LIFE BALANCE, AND HER TAKE ON THE VEGAN SCENE IN PHILLY.

IN THE NEWS • TRAVEL ISSUE 2022

ALL JOKES ASIDE COMEDIAN NIKKI GLASER TALKS VEGANISM • Nikki Glaser is proof that women are strong (and funny) as hell! The stand-up comedian, actress, producer, and TV, radio, and podcast host has been performing since her teenage years. Over the years, she’s worked her way up to become one of the most popular and hilarious female voices in comedy, touching on hot topics such as sex, anorexia, depression, and anxiety. From hosting shows like Nikki & Sara Live on MTV, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser on Comedy Central, and FBOY Island on HBO Max to performing live stand-up comedy sets across the country, Nikki Glaser is winning over the world with her wit, charm, and down-to-earth realness.

Plant-Based Paradise • Mexico’s Palmaïa – The House of AïA Resort Offers Guests an All-Inclusive Wellness Experience

Vegans on the Street

More ECO-FRIENDLY HOTELS Around the World • WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF VEGAN FOOD, AMENITIES, AND ACTIVITIES, THESE HOTELS SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST.

Where to Eat Vegan in Tulum, Mexico • On the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula lies a vegan-friendly city that’s rich in things to eat, see, and do. With awe-inspiring ancient ruins, refreshing cenotes, and beautiful beaches, Tulum offers a variety of natural destinations to obsess over. In the past several years, hip restaurants and cool hotels decked out with yoga studios and spas have filled the city. Among those restaurants, a surprising amount of them are vegan—and most that aren’t have loads of vegan options. Here’s a list of our must-try spots for a vegan meal in Tulum!

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Traveling

OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL SIZE VEGAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS

24 Hours in Nashville

Recipes

10 Must-Try Vegan Spots in Portland, Oregon

CHLOE COSCARELLI • AWARD-WINNING CHEF, AUTHOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR

The Best VEGAN-FRIENDLY AIRLINES

Our Favorite Vegan Eats at DISNEY WORLD

AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. CALDWELL B. ESSELSTYN JR.

FIGHTING FOOD WASTE

Travel Essentials

John Lewis on His New Documentary THEY’RE TRYING TO KILL US

PRODUCTS WE LOVE

AROUND THE WORLD WITH MATTHEW KENNEY • EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE IN GLOBAL DINING AT THE RESTAURANTS OF THIS ACCLAIMED VEGAN CHEF.

Grocery Hauls: Our Favorite Travel Snacks • Whether you’re taking a train, driving cross country, or flying first class, you won’t want to skimp on the vegan-friendly travel snacks. Check out these plant-based selections from four of our favorite grocery stores.

what we’re READING, LISTENING TO, AND WATCHING • THE DIGITAL AGE IS IN FULL SWING, AND WE’VE SCOUTED OUT THE BEST VEGAN CONTENT FOR YOU! HERE’S WHAT WE’VE BEEN READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING, AND LEARNING FROM.