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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THE 2022 VEGOUT AWARDS WINNERS • WE ASKED, YOU VOTED! HERE ARE OUR 2022 VEGOUT AWARDS WINNERS.

In the News

AFI’s DAVEY HAVOK • Lead singer of punk rock band AFI, Davey Havok is no stranger to veganism—having been vegan for over two decades. As part of the straight edge community in the 90s, he was heavily influenced by its members, who also abstained from the use of animal products. In 2021, AFI released their new album, Bodies. I chatted with Havok to learn more about his music career and vegan lifestyle.

Are New York Bodegas Going Vegan? • How One Company Is Making Vegan Food Accessible to All

THE FIVE BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE US • From the food and drinks to the service and ambience, these five restaurants were voted "Best Vegan Restaurant" by herbivores across the country in the 2022 VegOut Awards. Grab a pen and paper or open up the notes app on your iPhone, because you’ll want to add these spots to your bucket list.

Meditation 101: Which Style Is Right for You? • Meditation means a lot of different things to different people, but the root of it is this: to be present. There are many ways to do this, but the most accessible way to start meditating is to focus on your breath, which helps you quiet your mind and exist in the present. That may sound impossible, but it’s a skill that develops over time.

The Top 5 Spots for Vegan Ice Cream in the US • Whether you’ve been vegan for years or are just starting to venture into dairy alternatives, there’s never been a better time for vegan ice cream! There’s coconut ice cream, cashew ice cream, oat milk ice cream, soy-free and gluten-free ice cream, and every vegan variation you can imagine. Here are the top five spots for vegan ice cream nationwide.

Vegans on the Street • Veganism is growing in popularity, but not all restaurants have caught on. We checked in with vegans from across the country to gain some insight on how they navigate meat-centric menus while dining out!

24 Hours in New Orleans • New Orleans is known for many things—rhythm and blues, a non-stop Mardi Gras celebration, and a special nutty coffee … but vegan food? Absolutely!

The Best VEGAN PIZZA JOINTS Across the US • Do you like your pizza from the East Coast—thin, foldable, crispy, good for enjoying while walking and exploring the sights of Manhattan? Or do you prefer deep-dish, a hearty meal packed with layers of cheese, toppings, a robust sauce, and of course, more cheese? Does pineapple belong on your pizza? No? Whatever your preferred style or slice, these top five VegOut award-winning pizza spots are worth the trip!

The Best VEGAN Tacos in America

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Eggless Salad Sandwich • This creamy eggless salad sandwich is just like the original but better! That’s because it’s made with one of my favorite ingredients … tofu!

Peach Cobbler • This cobbler is made for gatherings and could easily be altered with other stone fruits, berries, cherries, or apples. Choose your fruit, but I personally always crave peaches! And don’t forget to serve this with vegan vanilla ice cream … total perfection!

The Best New Vegan Restaurants • With the growing popularity of plant-based eating comes many new vegan restaurants. From fast-food joints and cafes to fine dining restaurants, so many amazing new spots have opened. In the 2022 VegOut Awards, we let our readers decide the “Best New Vegan Restaurants” of the year.

AN INTERVIEW WITH IAN THEASBY OF BOSH! • Looking to spice things up in the kitchen?...