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Vegans and yoga enthusiasts assert that their dining and exercise choices are a lifestyle, one that promotes the body’s connection to food and the earth. Nowhere in LA is that truer than at The Springs, a multi-faceted space that co-founders Jared Stein and Kimberly Helms call an “urban oasis”. Following their fruitful careers on Broadway,…

Los Angeles is a haven for vegans, vegetarians and veggie-lovers, offering at least one vegan-friendly restaurant in most neighborhoods. From Mexican cuisine to classic pub dishes, each eatery offers its own spin on veggie-centric fare. With the following vegan-friendly LA restaurants, eating healthy, plant-based food is easy and delicious in the New Year and year-round.

Even though LA is not known for its pastoral qualities, several LA restaurants specialize in farm-to-table dining, offering seasonal cuisine with ingredients harvested at regional farms.