The only thing more intimidating than cooking a three course meal, is cooking a three course mean…read morethat is vegan/plant based! As soon as I agreed to spend some time with Bekah in the kitchen, I instantly felt anxiety and a bit of panic. How hard was it going to be? And more importantly, how would everything taste? However, the moment I walked into the kitchen my worries went away, as I could tell I was in good hands. The music playing in the background was soothing and appropriate for the theme of the meal (Italian), the kitchen was spotless, and we were ready to go! We whipped up a vegan bruschetta as an appetizer, handmade pasta (cacio de pepe) as the main meal, followed by a chocolate mousse for dessert. I said "whipped up," because that's exactly how it happened! Bekah provided demonstrations along the way with helpful tips and pointers. Seriously, you can ask her anything! Her knowledge extends far beyond the recipe at hand- cooking utensils, substitutable ingredients, etc., no question is off limits! I left Bekah's having not only had a fun time in the kitchen, but with a serious confidence boost for my potential in the world of vegan creations in my own home! Bekah, keep spreading the vegan love. Hope to see you in the kitchen very soon!

I loved working with Rebekah for the plant-based cooking lesson. I love food but haven't always…read morehad the most confidence in the kitchen. Rebekah's warm welcoming attitude helped me step up and try something new. We started out with veggie spring rolls and peanut sauce, which was such an amazing way to start the meal. While snacking on the spring rolls we started on the main course, fried tofu dumplings. Rebekah gave me the confidence to get up and try new knife skills and introduced new flavors I never would have thought of. Then we ended with sweet coconut sticky rice and mango. I never knew how delicious rice could be. Rebekah's home atmosphere was welcoming. You wouldn't have known if any of the guests were strangers beforehand or longtime best friends, Rebekah treated us all with the same kindness. This would be a great activity single, as a date night, or with a group of friends. I highly recommend and will be back for another lesson soon!

I was working Los Angeles for a few weeks and decided instead of eating out the whole time I'd…read morearrange for a food delivery service. Boy was I glad I discovered Pranaful! When I contacted Pranful I was able to speak directly with owner Meredith and explain some of my dietary restrictions. Meredith listened carefully and then provided me the highest-quality, organic meals! I had a free morning and Meredith even invited me to join her at the Wednesday morning Santa Monica Farmers market while she shopped and I could pick-out items I might like her to prepare! The meals from Pranaful were the freshest tastiest meals I've ever had while on a work trip. Working with Meredith was one of the best decisions I made. Far less expensive than eating out and way healthier, this was a no-brainer. I wish I lived in Los Angeles just so I could eat Meredith's cooking on a regular basis. Well and going to the beach is nice too!

I've been lucky enough to have Meredith cook at two yoga retreats I attended. Her food is amazing…read moreand always cooked with so much love. Some of my favorites include the cashew creme sauce with fruit & her savory millet breakfast cereal. Seriously though it is all very delicous and leaves you feeling completely satisfied. The pranaful blog/website has some wonderful recipes and ayurvedic articles as well. Definetily check it out.

Kaumudi Marathé is a wonderful Indian chef. Author of several amazing cookbooks, she runs a…read morecatering business as well as a cooking school that makes Indian cuisine attainable to the average American. No longer will Indian food be equated with spicy and greasy blobs of food on your plate. Her clean, fresh, healthy and delicious Marathé cooking style will awaken your palate!!!!! My family and I took her first class, "Seasoning 101", and now every week we enjoy Sunday Night Mutton as well well as a killer Raita. The dishes are easy to prepare (even my 8 year old joins in) and need no crazy, hard to find ingredients. Un-curry's catering is also fantastic. Clean, beautiful on the ye and palate, Indian food served up by a professional staff at a ridiculously reasonable price. I am a huge fan!!!!!!!!!

She is an amazing chef and I can't begin to explain how wonderful the class was. The best thing…read moreabout the class was learning about what a rich and savory culture the Indian people have. If you think you know something about Indian food I challenge you to take this class and she will dispel the myths we here in America have about Indian cuisine. My girlfriend and I are looking forward now to taking all her classes. 100% Amazing.

This was so freaking amazing and worth every dollar. The chef is such an amazing guy who really…read morecares about serving the community and giving back and his food is literally next level!!!!! It's so good! My mom who's not vegan went crazy over it and loved it.

just now New…read moreWow...that's the first word i said when I tried their food...it was super yummy! My husband and I ordered the Egusi soup, fufu, pepperoni pizza, and chow mein. All amazing, high quality, and flavorful. We will be back for more. I highly recommend them for catering, meal prep, or even a day when you just want to eat oit but still feel healthy. We did their delivery service before and they packaged the food so neatly and it was still flavorful and high quality. They vacuum seal the food so no spillage. We will order when we go traveling since were alkaline vegan and its hard to find restaurants that cater to our diet. But we can always trust Nkwagala.

I tried this cooking class and was blown away with how much I learned! I am not a chef nor cook,…read moredefinitely a beginner level student. Daniela welcomed me in with warmth and I felt comfortable in this plant-based cooking class. We made a truffle mushroom gluten free cashew cream pasta dish! It was sooo delicious and simple to make. The cooking class was intimate and informative. Daniela shared the practice of plant based benefits for health and the environment. Our meal was tasty, the class was also created in social setting where we interacted with other students. Now have a dish under my best that I can create to impress my dinner guests!

Amazing class and an amazing instructor! This cooking class was so much more rewarding than other…read morecooking classes because it was plant-based and includes wine. I'm excited to try out another class. Daniela's hummus and cashew cream is delicious! 100% recommended.

I've known Sheridan for a few years now and I can attest to her professionalism even when dealing…read morewith hectic situations, picky clients, etc. I recently decided to embrace a keto diet while also maintaining my vegan diet. These two diets are often seen as polar opposites but Sheridan definitely rose to the challenge; in fact, that was my main deciding factor in going with her for meal prep. She was very accommodating of my requests and seems to have effortlessly provided lots of yummy food while also helping me reach my health goals. I'll definitely be ordering again!

I was trying to think of a good way have lunch to start off my brothers birthday party. I got in…read morecontact with her and she quoted me immediately she was very professional and patient on getting me what i asked for and i order a smorgasbord or food i cant thank her enough she was amazing im definitely recommending her to everyone thanks again Chef Street

Mouth-watering vegan foods that are jam-packed with flavors and textures…read more We first tried S+M Vegan last year at Eli's Mile High Club during their weekly Tuesday pop-ups and have been loyal customers ever since. With the Covid-19 events, they've switched over to weekly meal pickups in Oakland -- you can preorder Wednesday and pick up on Friday. Here is a review from their last pop-up in March: Tahu Goreng (Friend Tofu + Tamarind-Peanut Sauce + Scallions + Pickled Chilies + Crunchy Veggies) - The most addicting appetizer tofu dish I have ever had. I ordered this to share with my husband and could barely even give him one bite of it because I wanted it all for myself! It's the perfect balance of spiciness and fermentation funk. Combo Sambal Mee (Fresh Flat Rice Noodles + Chewy Wheat Noodles Stir Fried with Sambal Belacan + Yuba + Tofu Puffs + Veggies + Wonton Chips + Lime) - I'm obsessed with this noodle dish. I've had a few of S+M Vegan noodle plates in the past, but this one blows the others out of the water. The toppings/proteins are plentiful and your mouth will have a party with all the different textures in every bite. You'll definitely want to pay extra for the vegan cheese because when has cheese ever let you down. Shaobing Sandwich #25 (Banana Leaf Grilled Coconut and Spice Seitan + Sambal Belacan + Cilantro + Onion + Cucumber + Fresh Baked Sesame Crusted Flatbread) - This is a big boy sandwich. You'll definitely need a knife to cut this in half because it is packed to the max full of seitan and toppings! If you've never had their freshly baked sesame bread, these sandwiches will turn you into a believer. You'll be coming back every week as we do for those sesame seed crumbs! Guide all your meat-loving friends towards their sandwiches. Pandancing In the Moonlight (Pandan + Coconut + Lime + Blanco Tequila) - Who can deny the pairing of pandan and coconut? Cocktail pairings that were made with the menu in mind round out the entire dinner. Will definitely be coming back for this one! Also, their website is now http://smvegans.com/ and you can see all the behind the scenes of their cooking on their IG https://www.instagram.com/smveganchefs/

I've had the pleasure of eating S+M Vegan twice now and it has impressed me both times! :)…read more My first experience with S+M was at Vegan Street Fair Nights. I think I ordered everything on their menu. My favorite item being the Cheese & Bacon Fried Brussels Sprouts http://bit.ly/2y7LsoE But I also loved the other items: - Buffalo Bleu Fried Brussels Sprouts http://bit.ly/2yBsCcT - General Tso's Fried Brussels Sprouts http://bit.ly/2ycEtMX - Pink Pizza (it had this yummy smokey beet cream) http://bit.ly/2g7KiFb - Sausage & Cheese Pizza http://bit.ly/2g7WUwb Not too long ago, they did a pop up at Cosmic Brewery. Tempted to order one of everything (again), we controlled ourselves and got... - Savoy Pizza (creme fraiche, potato, arugula) http://bit.ly/2g75PxW - Fried Panella Sandwich (chickpea fritters & slaw) http://bit.ly/2hZYnFo Ummm...YUM! I couldn't even tell you my favorite part about that dinner because I loved every bite of it!!! This past weekend they did a popup at Yorkshire Brewery but sadly I couldn't go. I hope they do more pop ups. I'd follow them anywhere :)

One of my favorite go to spots at Vegan Playground. The food is absolutely amazing. The vegan…read moreshrimp are glazed with a savory sauce with a crunchy outside. The rice have a creamy taste (my opinion). I order the garlic rice. It's the best garlic jasmine rice I've had. The crushed sautéed walnuts are scattered throughout the dish. The walnuts add that extra layer of goodness. The vegan Thai tea is by far the best Thai tea I've ever had! I have to pace myself because I'm trying to watch my calories lol. If you're ever at vegan playground on Wednesdays or Fridays be sure to check them out. The owner is absolutely the sweetest person. She Always has a smile on her face and make you feel welcomed.

Looking for an inspiring dish? Want it to be creative,…read moredelicious and in good proportion? Wouldn't it be awesome to have this in a vegan option & not sacrifice the dynamics of taste & texture! I found it! **I found this spot at a vegan food event in West Hills called "818VeganCollective." Lots of incredible food options from savory to sweet, & items that are supporting local, conscious businesses** I had the Pineapple, Walnut Shrimp Bowl with a yummy garlic rice, drizzled with an amazing sauce & topped with a beautiful orchid! The crispy crunch of the shrimp was PERFECT! Unbelievably well done! There was a little bit of a wait, but it was most certainly worth it! They had so many tasty looking options that I look forward to trying like Orange Shrimp & the "beef" Lok Lac. All of the patrons seemed really enthused about their dishes, but my belly only had room for one! I look forward to sinking my teeth into all of them!