The Las Vegas vegan dining scene continues to thrive with the recent news that two vegan restaurants — Veggy Street and Pancho’s Vegan Tacos — are preparing to open new locations in the desert city. The first to expand is Pancho’s Vegan Tacos opening the first of three new spots in Anthem (2540 Anthem Village Dr.), followed by Veggy […]

Las Vegas Magician and Everyone Else in the World Desperately Want Vegan Cheese Curds

Magician Mat Franco isn’t just a Las Vegas headliner, he’s also the winner (the first magician to ever nab the honor) of “America’s Got Talent”, had his own primetime special on network television. Oh, and he recently became vegan. The Rhode Island native grew up on what he calls the “normal American Diet,” recalling chowing […]

Phyto’s Vegan Eats Is the First Vegan Hot Dog Cart in Las Vegas

Las Vegas now has its first-ever fully vegan hot dog cart, Phyto’s Vegan Eats, which sells deliciously dirty plant-based dogs. Founded in April this year when Las Vegas couple Monica and Anibal Flores came across a food cart for sale, Phyto’s Vegan Eats aims to retain the familiarity and nostalgia of familiar food. According to Monica, this can be lost […]

Las Vegas Pizzeria Good Pie Creates Vegan Pizza So Good, Meat-Eaters Keep Coming Back for More

There’s something special about New York City pizza. Many of the recipes have been perfected through generations of pizzaiolos, and native New Yorkers know that the local pizzeria goes far beyond a place to grab a slice. For many, they represent a place that feels like a home away from home where one can grab […]

New Vegan Brunch Hotspot Opens in Las Vegas Westside

The only brick and mortar vegan bakery in Las Vegas, Veganbites, has opened its second location, treating folks on the west side of Las Vegas to their signature baked goods (including heaps of gluten-free and allergen-friendly options), as well as a cafe open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. In August, it opened the fast-casual restaurant on […]

Giant Las Vegas Vertical Farm to Produce 1 Million Pounds of Produce Each Year

A new indoor vertical farm is on a mission to supply the Las Vegas restaurant scene with fresh, locally-grown sustainable crops. Oasis Biotech, the new vertical farming facility, uses LED lighting technology to grow non-GMO, pesticide-free crops, such as arugula, green sorrel, and romaine, which are planted by tweezer one seed at a time. According […]

First Vegan Bar and Restaurant ‘Bar Boulevard’ to Open in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is about to get its first completely vegan bar with the opening of Bar Boulevard, which is set to open later this month. Bar Boulevard arose from a friendship between two like-minded vegans with a passion for sharing plant-based food. Darren Picone partnered with a local vegan chef, known on Instagram as Steven […]

Going Vegan Made Me Better at My Job, Says Las Vegas Police Officer

Las Vegas police officer David Anthony has been named the 2018 Sexiest Vegan Next Door by the world’s largest animal rights organization, PETA. Anthony has served on the Las Vegas police force for eight years. He was one of the first officers onsite at the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, where he assisted in evacuating citizens […]