Pressed in Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

The homegrown company went from humble beginning to being the largest manufacturer of tofu in the state.

03/07/2024 By Melissa Hung Photography by Michael Starghill

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

MEATLESS CUISINE

Cutting Down on Meat? Here's a List of Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Houston

From Mexican food to BBQ and soul food, there's a vegan option to stir your craving.

11/19/2021 By DeVaughn Douglas Edited by Stephanie Bartels

New Beets

Hungry's Concepts Expand Plant-Based Offerings With New Restaurant

Now open in the Memorial City area.

09/29/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

Get Clean

Food News: New Plant-Based Restaurant Emerges at Ghost Kitchen

Plus, a star chef shows up on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.

03/08/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Get Creative

Some Recipes For Those Leftover Foods in Your Kitchen

We asked chef Pat Greer to share with us ideas that make your ingredients go further.

03/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Never Meat

Now Settled in, Lindiana’s Southern Vegan Kitchen Is Winning Us Over

The meatless comfort food truck is producing some seriously good mac 'n' cheese, 'fish,' and 'chicken.'

03/03/2020 By Ian Everett

On the Table

These Are Our Picks for Houston’s Best No-Meat Eateries

Vegan and vegetarian fare doesn’t have to be boring.

12/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: December 2019

Go vegan in between gluttonous holiday dinners. But then we also have steak.

12/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Checking In

You Have to Try This Vegan Donut Place

Cambodian-style treats made without animal products? Clear your Saturday morning.

11/13/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

A Nutty Premise

Houston-Made Cashew-Based Yogurt Takes Off

Acaju is available in traditional and drinkable formats.

08/20/2019 By Meredith Nudo

Meatless Everyday

Where to Find the Impossible Burger In Houston

You can even swap the meat in a deli sandwich for veggie protein!

07/05/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Shape Up

Fitness Pros Tell Us Their Favorite Healthy Houston Meals

Where to get greens, where to recover, and where to fill up cleanly.

06/20/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Where's The Beef?

Our Latest Obsession: The Bistro Burger at Verdine

Head to the Heights for a plant-based burger sure to stop you cold.

05/13/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Para Los Vegetarianos

Veegos Serves Up Mexican Spice Without the Meat

A small menu means you can try it all at this Westchase spot.

05/09/2019 By Alice Levitt

Meatless Every Day

At Soul Food Vegan, Is No Meat No Problem?

Trying a Cajun Beyond Burger and other plant-based delights at this new Third Ward spot.

04/04/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Clean It Up

Recipe: Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Creamy ranch and avocado play well with roasted veggies in this healthy dish.

01/16/2019 By Emilee Calametti

Plant Your Flag

5 Vegan Dishes to Jump-Start That New Year's Resolution

These mouthwatering dishes will make the transition easy.

01/08/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

Lemon Aid

How Can Beyoncé Eat Vegan in Houston?

We speculate how Queen Bee can savor the flavor of her favorite Bayou City stops while not eating animal products.

01/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Flower Child Has Something For Everyone

The import from Fox Restaurant Concepts features a Thai tofu bowl you need right now.

09/12/2018 By Lauro Rojas