Lauren Toyota

Vegan chef and host, Vegandale Festival

Vegan chef and host of the Vegandale Festival

Lauren Toyota on KCRW

LA’s first-ever Vegandale Festival this weekend will feature a smorgasbord of plant-based treats, including deep-fried oyster mushrooms and Hong Kong-style waffles stuffed with ice…

‘LA is where it’s at for vegan food’: Plant-based chef Lauren Toyota on Vegandale Festival

LA’s first-ever Vegandale Festival this weekend will feature a smorgasbord of plant-based treats, including deep-fried oyster mushrooms and Hong Kong-style waffles stuffed with ice…

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