Vegan Abattoir

Kevin & Harley speak with Chef Moni, founder and head chef of ONOMONI Vegan Dim Sum. Chef Moni has been running her dim sum business for six years. She shares how her formal education as a fashion designer plays into her food creations, how she broke into the food industry with zero experience, and why operating exclusively as a pop-up restaurant makes more sense for her food. Follow INOMONI:...

Kevin & Harley sit down with Chef Brennan — founder and head chef of Ocado Restaurant — to talk about what happens when you ignore conventional restaurant wisdom and build something your own way. From buying an existing restaurant to rethinking menus, operations, and expectations, Chef Brennan shares how his unconventional path reshaped everything — including the food. Follow Ocado Restaurant:...

On this episode of Vegan Abattoir, Kevin and Harley Quinn Smith sit down with Cheri Kim, founder and head chef of Araya’s Place, to talk about food and survival. Cheri shares how Araya’s Place survived lockdowns, strikes, and fires, the realities of delivery apps like DoorDash, and how her menu carries forward her mother’s legacy — all while Kevin has a true first-time food moment. Follow Araya’s...

Kevin & Harley speak with Carmen, co-founder of Cena Vegan. Carmen tells the deep lore of where the culture behind Cena comes from, how restoring a forest was the genesis for creating the most meat-like vegan tacos in the world, and the non-negotiable importance of authenticity in Cena Vegan’s food. Follow Cena Vegan: https://www.instagram.com/cenavegan/ Order from Plant Strong: https://plants...

Kevin & Harley speak with Chris Federico, founder of Gooey Center Bakery. Chris shares his belief that we should be eating cinnamon rolls year-round, why he started baking vegan rolls even though he’s not vegan, and why he prefers popups over having a storefront. Follow Gooey Center Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/gooeycenterbakery/ Order from Plant Strong: https://plantstrong.com/ use the c...

Kevin & Harley speak with Geoff Sandler, founder and head chef of Element Vegan Cuisine. They address a number of questions. Are vegans or non-vegans easier to serve? Which is better, Beyond or Impossible? And the most core question of all, what makes running a food popup worth it, even during tough times? Follow Element Vegan Cuisine: https://www.instagram.com/elementvegancuisine/ Order from...

Kevin & Harley speak with Maya Madsen, founder of Maya's Cookies in San Diego. They discuss how she got her business started with limited resources, the unconventional ideas she came up with in order to cover her bills, hiring convicted felons, and how survival situations serve as powerful motivators for taking action. Visit Maya’s Cookies: https://www.instagram.com/mayascookiessandiego/ Order...

Kevin & Harley speak with Bee and Wali, the owners of BeeWali’s Vegan AF. Find out why they opened a restaurant when restaurants all over Los Angeles were closing, the philosophy behind the food they cook, and the importance of patience, and many more topics. ► Shop PlantStrong with offer code SMITH to get 40% off your order: https://plantstrong.com/ ► Use Offer Code SMITH to get 20% off your...

Harley speaks to Jessica Due, the National Animal Care Director of the Farm Sanctuary. Jess shares what a day taking care of the animals at the sanctuary looks like, as well as the difficult experiences she’s had rescuing them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks to actor and activist, Evanna Lynch about animal testing, podcasts and whether or not Luna Lovegood is a vegan!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley speaks to actor, activist and conversationist Shannon Elizabeth about her experiences in the South African bush. Shannon gives insight into the realities of poaching and trophy killing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin's mic has problems and Harley talks to chef and author Eddie Garza (@theeddiegarza) about the importance of making veganism accessible to everyone, no matter their financial standing or location Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks to Mayim Bialik about how she raised her children as vegans and how her latest character on her new show will have a completely vegan wardrobe!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks to model, personal trainer and business owner, Bianca Taylor about how getting ripped and gaining muscle as a vegan is equally as doable as it is on a carnivorous diet.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks to veteran vegan podcaster Colleen Patrick-Goudreau about why everyone thinks vegans don’t get enough protein and what to do when asked about it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley speaks to Toni Okamoto (author of Plant Based on a Budget) and Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) about the most cost efficient ways to be vegan, such as meal prepping. They also discuss their newest collaboration, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley speaks with Meg and Komie Vora, sisters and co-founders of their fashion line Delikate Rayne. They discuss the shocking realities of the leather industry, as well as the varying levels to being a conscious shopper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley and Ed Winters (aka Earthling Ed) discuss how unethical it is to use animals for entertainment, such as zoos, rodeos and Seaworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks with her dad about how she went from COVID-19 positive to negative in a matter of 24 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible for a vegan and non-vegan to happily be in a relationship with one another? Harley and her boyfriend Austin discuss how they make it work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley talks to punk legend and singer of the band H2O, Toby Morse, about his relationship with his son, pig vigils and finding veggie options in the 80’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley and Kevin discuss, theorize and cry over a bee's ability to feel. Then, Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, shares his OG vegan wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley and Anna Starostinetskaya, senior editor of VegNews, bond over bringing light to animal cruelty and also, their admiration for El Pollo Loco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley discusses cruelty free cosmetics with actor, ethical entrepreneur and co-founder of kinder beauty box, Daniella Monet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harley tells tales of a broken childhood before talking to Vegan Street Fair founder Jessica Schoech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.