The Artist's' James Cromwell says “At Cafe Gratitude (639N. Larchmont Blvd.,cafegratitudela.com), I like the I Am Dazzling caesar salad and I Am Grace coconut milk and vanilla smoothie (both $8.50).”
This story first appeared in the Jan. 18 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
Pamela Anderson
“The Superfood Soup ($9.50) at Euphoria Loves Rawvolution (2301 Main St., Santa Monica euphorialovesrawvolution.com) fills me up, gives me energy and it feels right.”
“At Cafe Gratitude (639 N. Larchmont Blvd., cafegratitudela.com), I like the I Am Dazzling caesar salad and I Am Grace coconut milk and vanilla smoothie (both $8.50).”
Kathy Freston, author, Veganist
“Craig’s (8826 Melrose Ave., craigs.la), which is pretty much a traditional steakhouse, has a whole vegan section. I like the vegan chicken parmigiani ($28), made with gardein, a plant-based chicken alternative,and nondairy cheese— accompanied by the best martinis in L.A.”
Lisa Lange, senior vp, PETA
“I adore the Buffalo Style Cauliflower ($7) with vegan blue ‘cheese’ dip at Mohawk Bend in Echo Park (2141 W. Sunset Blvd., mohawk.la). It’s unique and has a kick to it.”
Jennifer Nicholson
“The Salad ($10.95) at Flore Vegan (3818 W. Sunset Blvd.,florevegan.com) is so delicious and satisfying, but I always have to save room for a wheat-free chocolate or peanut butter cupcake.”
Naren Shankar, writer/exec producer, CSI
“The Vegan Pasta Victor ($14) from Hugo’s Restaurant (8401 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, and 12851 Riverside Drive, Studio City,hugosrestaurant.com), with its delicious chipotle cream sauce, chilies and tofu. I go there all the time to eat, think (and drink) and write.”
“Elf Cafe (2135 W. Sunset Blvd., elfcafe.com) in Echo Park is a yum and sexy joint. And I love the breaded seitan they use at M Cafe (9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, and 7119 Melrose Ave., mcafedechaya.com).”
Sam Simon, exec producer, The Simpsons
“The Reuben sandwich with tempeh ($11.95) at Real Food Daily (414 N. LaCienega Blvd., realfood.com). I haven’t eaten meat for 39 years and I don’t think I ever liked Reuben sandwiches, but it’s too delicious.”
Steve-O
“The macrobiotic Real Food Meal at Real Food Daily with rice, beans and veggies ($14.95) because I can feel really good about eating it — unlike their brownie bowl dessert I eat so often.”
Mike White, writer/director, Enlightened
“One of my favorite indulgent vegan meals is the Classic Deli Reuben with seitan ($9.95) at Culver City’s Native Foods (9353 Culver Blvd., nativefoods.com) with a Peanut Butter Parfait ($2.95).”
