by Sam Harris
First published 2019
Sara Kiyo Popowa walks through London's rapidly expanding vegan food scene, selecting only the establishments that meet her exacting standards. The Instagram influencer, who commands a global following of 97,000, dismisses mediocre options to focus on restaurants that serve innovative plant-based cuisine in stylish settings. Popowa covers everything from indulgent burgers to nutrient-packed bowls, specialty cheese shops to artisanal bakeries. Her selections target both committed vegans and skeptical traditional food lovers who need convincing that ethical eating can satisfy their palates. The guide operates on pure opinion rather than comprehensive coverage, cutting through London's overwhelming restaurant landscape to deliver only the venues Popowa considers worth visiting. She argues that veganism has matured beyond its austere origins into a movement that produces genuinely exciting food. The book serves readers who want expert curation instead of endless online searches.
Genres: non-fiction, cooking, 21st-century, food-and-drink, food-writing, guides
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-curation, opinion-based
Setting: London
Period: 21st-century
160 pages · Paperback · Hoxton Mini Press