Meet Amanda, Our Palm Beach City Leader
We’re getting a 2-for-1 deal with Amanda (aka Manda) from Dat Kind Life who lives coast to coast in Palm Beach, FL and Oceanside, CA. As a full-time restaurant consultant, this badass beauty knows good food. We love following Manda for her drool-worthy recipes and restaurant experiences!
How long have you been plant-based?
Since April 2014.
87 Likes, 6 Comments - Dat Kind Life (@datkindlife) on Instagram: "This is me! Don't worry, I'll be sticking with only food photos going forward- just thought I'd..."
What made you commit to a plant-based lifestyle?
The animals 🐮🐷🐔🐣
What are you most looking forward to in the plant-based market?
Plant-based food becoming readily available in "food deserts".
Which innovations in the plant-based industry interest you most?
Cheese! Give me all the plant cheese. Favorites include: Miyoko’s Smoked Farmhouse and Jule’s Foods Cashew Brie.
93 Likes, 11 Comments - Dat Kind Life (@datkindlife) on Instagram: "Valentine's Day snacks and drinks @masterskitchenandcocktail cause bae is cooking dinner for me..."
Who is the most inspirational plant-based person in your life?
Gary Yourofsky, a bad-ass animal rights activist.
Which plant-based product can you not live without?
A strange tie between kale and dairy free ice cream. Favorites include: So Delicious Frozen Mousse and Artisen Gelato in Boca.
What is your best advice for someone who wants to commit to a plant-based lifestyle?
Start with the foods you already love- just eliminate the animal products. Not all plant-based products taste good, so if you don't like one just try another!
Your dream day of plant-based food from anywhere in the World
Breakfast
Butterscotch Banana Pancakes @BarKindred
San Diego, CA
Lunch
Buffalo Wings and Voodoo Fries @Plant Power Fast Food
Oceanside / San Diego / Redlands / Long Beach, CA
101 Likes, 10 Comments - Dat Kind Life (@datkindlife) on Instagram: "I could really eat these buffalo "wings" every single day for the rest of my life. Love at first..."
Dinner
Vegan Omakase @Wrench and Rodent
Oceanside, CA
129 Likes, 9 Comments - Vegan Eats North County (@veganeats.northcounty) on Instagram: "Vegan Sushi date night at @wrenchandrodent 🍙 Everything was incredible !! Opted for the omakase..."
Dessert
@So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Mousse (& the whole pint only has 330 calories!)
Available here
Your Top 10 Plant-Based Friendly Spots in Oceanside
Bagby Brewery
🌮 Award winning brewpub in Oceanside: dog & kid-friendly, bike-friendly, beer-, wine- & cocktail-friendly, veggie & vegan-friendly!
Wrench and Rodent
🍱 Playfully irreverent vegan & gluten-free friendly locally and responsibly sourced seafood & veggies.
Plant Power Fast Food
🍔 100% plant-based fast food - 100% PERFECT.
Eve
🥗 100% plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Doughside Donuts
🍩 Gourmet handmade vegan donuts.
Master's Kitchen
🍲 Vegan-friendly California cuisine and cocktails.
Peace Pies Raw
🍰 Raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free desserts and cuisine.
El Veganito
🌯 100% plant-based Mexican food.
Your Top 10 Plant-Based Friendly Spots in Palm Beach
Darbster
🍜 Creative, unique 100% plant-based bistro.
Meraki Juice
🥗 100% plant-based, organic, local fresh fare - juices, smoothies, bowls, and more.
Christopher's Kitchen
🍕 100% plant-based, organic, local fresh fare from pizza to ice cream.
Thai Basil by Amy
🍲 Plant-based friendly Thai food.
Bolay
🥗 Certified 100% gluten-free restaurant with plant-based options.
Taste of India
🥘 Plant-based friendly Indian food.
Anzo
🥙 Plant-based friendly fresh and healthy Mediterranean food.
Avocado Grill
🥑 Plant-based friendly small plates, raw bar, and craft cocktails.
Thank you for being such a rad, inspirational soul, Amanda! We can’t wait to see all your reviews for your favorite spots!
Follow Amanda @datkindlife and head to her awesome website to learn more about this lovely human!
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