Travel & Dining Guides

Roots Before Routes: The Deep American Plant-Based Traditions That Were Here Long Before the Trend

The narrative that plant-based eating is a modern, coastal invention erases centuries of deeply rooted American culinary traditions that centered vegetables, legumes, and grains long before anyone trademarked the phrase 'plant-based.' From the Indigenous Three Sisters to soul food's vegetable genius to Creole meatless Mondays, these traditions are finally getting the recognition they deserve — and the chefs reclaiming them are doing some of the most important cooking in America.

Aug 21, 2026

Skip the Coasts: The Surprising American Cities Where Plant-Based Eating Is Absolutely Thriving

Everyone knows about LA's acai bowls and Portland's seitan sandwiches — but the most exciting plant-based food scenes in America right now are happening somewhere you probably haven't booked a flight to yet. Pack your reusable tote bag. We're going on a road trip.

Jul 11, 2026