Food and Restaurants

Promote sustainability this holiday with eco-friendly gifts like Spicytude Chai, Victory Seed's garden kits, and Trinity Forest Adventure Park experiences. Options also include Magnolia Art Co watercolors, reusable Swedish dishcloths, TLC Vegan dinner, Texas-made products, and local festive events, enhancing the gift of giving with environmental consciousness.

Dreamboat Vegan Donuts and Scoops, a new vegan dessert shop in Fort Worth, offers vegan donuts and expanded ice cream options. Located near Spiral Diner, Dreamboat pairs sweet treats with ice cream and offers a variety of flavors and seasonal items in a chic urban location.

As cities pursue zero waste goals, the Nordic Technologies Company, co-founded by Mostafa Malki, offers machines that quickly convert food waste into compost. These devices, inspired by Swedish methods and requiring minimal upkeep, aim to reduce landfill contributions and support sustainable practices in households and businesses.

Pizza Verde, a 100% plant-based pizzeria in Fort Worth, was founded by Jennifer and Landon Cabarubio, offering a diverse vegan menu with unique toppings and their own dairy-free mozzarella. After pop-up beginnings, they opened a brick-and-mortar location, expanding DFW’s vegan dining scene.

Wicked Bold, a vegan chocolate company in Flower Mound, Texas, was founded by Deric and Brooklynn Cahill to offer sustainably sourced, additive-free chocolates. Their products, including spicy Cayenne Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt varieties, are available at Dallas-Fort Worth Whole Foods and online.

Troy Gardner's TLC Vegan Cafe in Richardson, featuring a plant wall, offers savory plant-based dishes including mock meats, flatbreads, and creative vegetable dishes. Despite cooking challenges, the cafe is known for its comforting vegan fare, with highlights like pizzas, Impossible Cheesy Lasagna, and unique desserts.

Thanksgiving, a beloved time for family, friends, and a feast, now offers abundant vegan options that rival traditional dishes. Vegan products have surged, with restaurants and stores like Field Roast and Gardein providing plant-based roasts. Dine-in, takeout, or home cooking, vegan choices brighten the holiday table.

Spiral Diner, a beloved Dallas vegan eatery, closed after 14 years but will open three new venues in Tarrant County: a new Spiral Diner in Arlington and two Fort Worth ventures, Maiden and Dreamboat Donuts and Scoops, offering plant-based fine dining, donuts, and ice cream in early 2023.

Rangers' vegan concession stand at Globe Life Field offers plant-based classics like hotdogs, burgers, and nachos, thanks to the efforts of vegan advocate Twalla Grant. Since its launch in 2016, it has become a model for other MLB stadiums. The stand features popular items like vegan nachos and bratwurst.