This Week in Vegan News: MANEATINGPLANT Opens Brick & Mortar, Rachael Ray Partners with Vegan Meat Brand, and More

This week in vegan news, MANEATINGPLANT has opened its first brick and mortar location at Westfield Topanga Mall, bringing their popular vegan dishes to a wider audience. The LA-based food truck is known for its fried shroom bao, garlic noodles, and musubi. Rachael Ray has also partnered with Meati, a plant-based protein brand that uses mushroom roots in its products, to promote their protein-packed vegan meats.

In other news, Fort Worth, Texas is getting a new vegan fine-dining restaurant called Maiden: Fine Plants & Spirits. The upscale restaurant will offer an 8-course tasting menu for $150 per person, along with curated wine selections and cocktails. Additionally, Yoga-urt, a vegan soft-serve shop in LA, is offering franchise opportunities for those interested in opening a store in California. With three successful locations already, Yoga-urt is known for its scratch-made soft serve flavors that are gluten-free, soy-free, and free from artificial sweeteners.