The Choosy Foodie: Los Angeles - Issue #20
New Gluten-Free & Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles, Sage "Vegan" Bistro, & The Bear
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Hi all,
No major updates as of the moment! Hope you’re all doing well.
Let’s get into it…
WHAT'S COOKING LOS ANGELES?!
1. Check out this Bagel & Pizza Shop in Highland Park!
Bagel + Slice - This restaurant serves up exactly what it sounds like [kettle boiled] bagels and pizza! Lucky for us they have gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan options across the board. Check out some photos from their Instagram 🥯🍕:
2. Vegan Sushi Spot Re-opens at The Colony in West LA
Niku Nashi Vegan Sushi - This vegan sushi spot with some gluten-free options moved from it’s spot on Melrose to The Colony. Niku Nashi is a crowd favorite amongst vegan sushi goers. Check out some photos from their Instagram🌱🍣:
3. New Breakfast Republic Location Opens in Echo Park
Breakfast Republic - This popular brunch chain has a very clearly labeled allergen menu featuring a solid number of gluten-free and dairy-free options (amongst other ops). Check out some photos from their Instagram🍳🥔🥓:
4. Don’t Miss This Plant-Based Spot in Culver City!
Hey Sunshine Kitchen - This fast-casual plant-based spot has bowls, sandwiches and sides for days! They also have a solid amount of gluten-free options to choose from. I would definitely try them out if you live nearby! Check out some photos from their Instagram 🌱🥗🥪🌮:
What Else is Simmering…
“Vegan eatery now serving meat sparks backlash. But owner believes this is the future” -🌱⁉️🥩 (article, TODAY)
“I realized that when I started Sage Vegan Bistro, I thought a vegan diet was what was best,” she said. “And after seven years of regenerative farming and learning about how the bovine has such a profound effect on soil, I’ve changed my mind.” — Mollie Engelhart, chef and owner of LA eatery Sage Vegan Bistro
“A New LA Sushi Omakase Is Served With the Gracefulness of a Japanese Tea Ceremony” -🍣🍵🫖 (article, Eater LA) - not sure about GF ops, but this looks amazing!!!
In the spirit of Japanese food, check out this Seafood Hot Pot recipe. It is of course, gluten-free!
“Footage From ‘The Bear’ Gives Fans a First Peek of Season 3” -🧑🏻🍳🔪🍽️(article, Chicago Eater) - I'm really excited for this one!!!
“Feast and Puff at These 6 Southern California Cannabis Lounges” -🍀🚬🍔(article, Eater LA)
“We Need to Talk About Trader Joe’s” -😲(article, TASTE)
“Paleo diet? Study reveals new insight on what Stone Age humans really ate” -🥩➕🤔⁉️(article, CNN)
“”Who's Gonna Let a 15 Year-Old Work In Their Lab?": Curing Celiac Disease with Grace Yacobe | Teen Scientist” -👩🏻🔬🔬🚫🌾(article, WDIY)
“Pupusas- Latin America’s Gluten-Free Hot Pocket” -🥔🍠🌮 (recipe, Mi gluten-free gal)
“Gluten-Free Chocolate, Olive Oil, and Citrus Cake”-🍫🍰 (recipe, GFF Magazine)
Closing Thoughts…
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Wow Sage putting meat on the menu lol I’ve never heard of a vegan place doing that!
Serving food with the gracefulness of a Japanese tea ceremony - Love it!