South Florida is packed with Vegan news this week. Explore the Thanksgiving Guide, celebrate FARA’s three-year anniversary, discover El Nopalito’s growth, and catch major openings from Christopher’s Kitchen and True Vegan, plus new stories and episodes.
🌱 Top Headlines 🌱
South Florida Vegans Thanksgiving Guide
Sean A. Russell launches the South Florida Vegan Thanksgiving Guide, featuring plant-based menus, catering, and community events across all three counties.
Florida Animal Rescue Alliance Celebrates Three Years of Compassion and Community
Celebrate FARA’s third anniversary with plant-based food, live music, and community support for Florida’s rescued animals at Zen Mystery in Dania Beach.
El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria: A South Florida Story Built on Heart and Flavor
Discover the story of El Nopalito Vegan Taqueria, a South Florida favorite growing from a market booth into a community powered Vegan success.
🌱 Podcast Roundup 🌱
Top 10 Most Influential Vegan Documentaries
Sean A. Russell shares the Top 10 Vegan Documentaries that transformed views on food, health, and compassion, inspiring action from Forks Over Knives to The Game Changers.
Exploring the New York City Vegan Community
Take a heartfelt journey through Florida’s leading Vegan sanctuaries and rescues.
Hip Hop and the Vegan Movement
Sean A. Russell explores how Hip Hop and Veganism connect, highlighting artists from KRS-One to NLE Choppa who use culture, justice, and compassion to inspire change.
Can We End World Hunger with Legislation?
We count down ten Vegan-friendly restaurant chains that make it easier to stay plant-based while traveling.
The Future of Farming: Growing Change from the Ground Up
Modern farming looks very different from the fields we imagine. Sean explores how this shift impacts the Vegan movement and our vision for a healthier planet.
Vegans Explore Community Manifesto
Sean A. Russell shares the vision behind the Vegans Explore Community Manifesto, highlighting a global mission of compassion, unity, and collective growth.
Veganism and Your Carbon Footprint
Sean A. Russell shares the vision behind the Vegans Explore Community Manifesto, highlighting a global mission of compassion, unity, and collective growth.
🌍 Upcoming South Florida Events
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📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
Florida Animal Rescue Alliance | 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
Join @floridaanimalrescuealliance for a magical evening celebrating three years of rescue, compassion, and community. Enjoy live music by Johnny Fresh Music (Classic Rock 80s/90s), a delicious plant-based dinner, and drinks, all in support of Florida sanctuaries and rescued animals.
⏰ Saturday, November 15 | 6 p.m.
📍 Zen Mystery, 56 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL
💻 floridafra.org | zenmystery.com
Two Restaurant Openings in Palm Beach County
First Christopher’s Kitchen will be opening their second location in Palm Beach County. We’ll be on site for the grand opening of their new West Palm Beach location on November 15th at 11 a.m. The first 50 guests will receive free cold-pressed juices, and there will be a special giveaway from Vimergy. Arrive early for a 10 a.m. yoga session led by Brittany McKay from Hamsa Power Yoga. You can find them at 328 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Also that weekend, True Vegan by Chef Rahein will host two soft openings on the 15th and 16th. Place your reservations through their website. I will be there on Sunday at 5:30 to try their new menu and let you guys know what I think in a future episode. You can place your reservations and learn more by going to true-vegan.com.
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