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Miami's First Entirely Vegan Cuban Restaurant Opens in Kendall

By Olee Fowler

Mar 12, 2025

A viral Cuban spot in Miami is serving up croquetas, picadillo, and Cubanos — all completely vegan. Yes, you read that right.

Miami's Hottest New Ice Cream Shop Doesn't Use Ice Cream

By Olee Fowler

Feb 13, 2025

The founders of Peel soft serve have turned rejected, overripe bananas into gold, building a soft serve movement in Miami.

The Last Carrot in Coconut Grove Forced to Relocate After 50 Years

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Feb 10, 2025

Cherished Coconut Grove lunch spot the Last Carrot is being forced to relocate after the property was bought by a developer.

Local Favorite Minty Z Among Wave of Miami Vegan Restaurant Closures

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Aug 27, 2024

One of Miami's most popular vegan restaurants, Minty Z, will close permanently, and it's not the only plant-based gem to go.

New Bali-Style Café Makes Beautiful Vegetarian Brunch in Miami

By Ayi Santos

Aug 8, 2024

Vegetarian brunch spot Flora Plant Kitchen in Miami feels like Bali with delicious vegetarian options and Colombian dishes.

Vegandale Plant-Based Food Festival Returns to Miami

By JennyLee Molina and Nicole Danna

Nov 28, 2023

The plant-based vegan food festival features more than 100 vendors and big-name musicians.

Plant-Based Heaven: Seed Food and Wine Festival Returns with Burger Battle, Tasting Village, and Special Dines

By Jesse Scott

Jan 24, 2023

The events go down January 26 through 29 in Coconut Grove, Wynwood, Design District, and more.

Miami Food Events This Week: Jaguar Lab, Obon Festival Party, and Planta's Happy Hour

By Rachel Costa

Aug 29, 2022

Start the week with half-priced wine bottles followed by the new Jaguar Lab edition, the Obon Festival, and Planta's new happy hour.

Zazzy's Pizza Opens in Wynwood With Vegan Options Galore

By Jesse Scott

Aug 23, 2022

New York pizzeria with vegan and non-vegan options opens in Wynwood.

Five Best Miami Spice Deals for Vegans and Vegetarians

By Nicole Danna

Aug 19, 2022

Here are this year's five best vegan-friendly menus to sample during Miami Spice.

Wagyu or Meat-Free? Miami's Coney Burger Does Both to Perfection

By Nicole Danna

Aug 17, 2022

Get a taste of one of Miami's best burgers at Smorgasburg.

South Florida Will Host International Vegan Film Festival for the First Time

By Jesse Scott

Jul 26, 2022

Twelve short films, an interactive panel, and vendor fair await on July 30 in Fort Lauderdale.

DJ Khaled’s Another Wing Unveils Plant-Based Wings

By JennyLee Molina

Apr 20, 2022

DJ Khaled is introducing plant-based wings to his Another Wing menu.

Miami-Based Plant Milk Brand Introduces Zero-Waste Packaging

By Camille Lamb Guzman

Oct 25, 2021

"I was that weird kid making plant-based milks at home, like, all the time," says cofounder Tony Jimenez.

Burger King Launches Plant-Based Impossible Nuggets in Miami

By JennyLee Molina

Oct 20, 2021

Last Monday, Burger King launched its "Impossible" nuggets in three test markets including Miami

Long Lines and Demands for Refunds Plague Vegan Block Party UPDATED

By Camille Lamb Guzman

Oct 19, 2021

"We never would have wanted this disaster to happen, and it's entirely the City of Miami's fault."

Vegan Block Party Hits Virginia Key Beach Park on Saturday

By Camille Lamb Guzman

Oct 15, 2021

The event will feature more than 100 vendors.

Vegan Group to Host Dolphins Tailgate

By Hannah Sentenac

Oct 11, 2021

SoFlo Vegans will host a vegan tailgate at Hard Rock Stadium prior to the October 24 Dolphins-Falcons matchup.

Boynton Beach Becomes First City to Endorse Plant-Based Treaty

By Hannah Sentenac

Sep 29, 2021

Boynton Beach has become the first city in the world to endorse a ceremonial treaty to reduce animal agriculture.

Stalk & Spade, Plant-Based Fast-Casual Restaurant, Is Coming to Town

By Hannah Sentenac

Sep 28, 2021

Stalk & Spade will serve traditional American fast-food classics made with plant-based ingredients.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Former Miami Planta Chefs Start Vegan Chef Service

Flora Plant Kitchen Makes Veggie Dining Delicious

Vegetarian & Vegan

Former Miami Planta Chefs Start Vegan Chef Service

Flora Plant Kitchen Makes Veggie Dining Delicious

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