Jasiatic Anderson
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VelTree Owners Bring Vegan Soul Food to Ballantyne, Plan New Events
Admittedly, I only happened upon VelTree while I was looking for a different vegan restaurant that I used to frequent,…
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Black-Owned Coffee Shops Reclaim the Culture in Charlotte
Coffee was born in and is indigenous only to Africa. In fact, it is named for its region of origin,…
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Sanctuary Bistro Quietly Carries Out Vegan Mission in South Charlotte
We don’t deserve Sanctuary Bistro. I’m not sure what I was expecting when I finally made it to this unassuming,…
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Move That Dough’s Kacie Smagacz Is Always Evolving
I’ve always marveled at the consistency and brilliance of Kacie Smagacz, founder of Move That Dough Baking Co., a local…
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Charlotte Is Experiencing a Vegan Burger Renaissance
Disclaimer: Health fanatics, this article is not for you. Burger lovers: welcome. If you’re like me, the mention of a…
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7th Street Public Market Deserves Your Support
I will be the first to admit, growing up as a Southerner, parking decks make my skin crawl. Combine my…
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The Raw Truth with Kenya Templeton of Viva Raw
Kenya Templeton is a force of wonder. You may know her face from Viva Raw, a raw bites juicerey located…
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A Very Vegan Thanksgiving: Plant-Based Tips for the Best Holiday of the Year
The holiday is upon us. Thanksgiving (which in my adult years I’ve referred to as ThanksTAKING) is the most important…
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Julia Simon Talks Plant Joy, Restaurants and Being Vegan in Charlotte
Chef Julia Simon is a gem of the Charlotte vegan scene. Unlike anyone I’ve ever met, her model for compassion-led…
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The Best Hidden Menu Items for Eating Vegan in Charlotte
Jasiatic Anderson resides at the cultural and philosophical crossroads of world travel, radical taste making, “artist as art,” and avid…
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