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Allison van Tilborgh

Allison van Tilborgh

Staff Writer

@TheSanfordVegan

Allison is a digital media consultant, writer, and aspiring vegan-feminist scholar living in the Orlando, Florida area. She’s the founder of The Sanford Vegan, a vegan media brand, through which she connected with VegOut. As an early reader of VegOut Magazine, she dreamed of one day putting her own writing on the national stage (spoiler alert: that dream came true!). Allison loves experimenting with plant-based cooking and reading up on the latest trends in veganism and animal rights scholarship.

Allison's Must-Haves

So Delicious Unsweetened Plain Coconutmilk Yogurt, Trader Joe’s Hold the Dairy! Vegan Chocolate Mini Cones, GT’s Synergy Gingerade Raw Kombucha, Ethique Exfoliating Pumice, Tea Tree, & Spearmint Soap Bar

Fashion & Beauty

Blue District vegan ostrich dress

Sustainable Fashion Brand Blue District Unveils World’s First Vegan Ostrich Feathers

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 3, 2023

Fashion & Beauty

Food & Drink

DaJen Eats

8 Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants and Pop-Ups in Orlando You Need to Try

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 26, 2024

Grounding Roots

The Best Juice Bars in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 5, 2024

Ground Provisions

7 Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Restaurants Across America

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 2, 2024

Field Roast

6 Plant-Based Roasts Perfect for Your Holiday Table

Allison van Tilborgh
Dec 6, 2023

Jacked Up Vegan burgers with fries

8 Latine-Owned Vegan Restaurants and Pop-Ups in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Sep 16, 2023

Ro's Diner chicken n' waffles

The Best Vegan Diners Across the US

Allison van Tilborgh
Sep 3, 2023

Vegan ice cream from The Greenery Creamery

Where to Get Vegan Ice Cream in Orlando

Allison van Tilborgh
Aug 18, 2023

Front of Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery

The Most Sustainable Vegan Restaurants Nationwide

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 15, 2023

Front of Disney World Castle

11 Best Vegan Eats at Disney World

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 14, 2023

Meal on cutting board from Rock Paper Scissors Eat

7 LGBTQ-Owned Restaurants and Pop-Ups to Support in Orlando

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 7, 2023

Fox & Fig Plant-Based Cafe vegan French toast

8 Essential Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia

Allison van Tilborgh
May 17, 2023

Mediterranean Street Food meal

11 Essential Vegan-Friendly Middle Eastern Restaurants in Orlando

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 26, 2023

Food tray on plane with Stellar Snacks, camera, sunglasses, and travel bag

The 9 Best Vegan Airline Snacks

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 23, 2023

Winter Park Biscuit Co. chicken sandwich

Women-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, & Pop-Ups in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 8, 2023

Vegan chicken sandwich from Winter Park Biscuit Co.

The Best Vegan Sandwiches in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 1, 2023

Purple Ocean Superfood Bar

The Best Vegan and Vegan-Friendly Food Trucks in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 23, 2023

Love Life Cafe

The Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Dec 1, 2022

Winter Park Biscuit Co

Orlando’s Top 10 Vegan Desserts

Allison van Tilborgh
Sep 16, 2021

Vegan Pizza

Where to Get Vegan Pizza in Orlando

Allison van Tilborgh
Sep 1, 2021

Interviews

Ben & Esther's

This Vegan Deli May Just Have the Best Bagel Sandwiches on the West Coast

Allison van Tilborgh
Nov 21, 2023

Mort & Betty's

Mort & Betty’s Vegan Pop-Up Serves Classic Jewish Deli Food: Interview with Chef and Owner Megan Tucker

Allison van Tilborgh
Nov 13, 2023

News

Portland

Celebrate World Vegan Month 2023 with Veganizer PDX in Portland

Allison van Tilborgh
Nov 1, 2023

Vegan Mob

Vegan Mob Opens Santa Rosa Location

Allison van Tilborgh
Oct 26, 2023

June

1920s Art Deco-Style Vegan Cocktail Bar Opens in Portland

Allison van Tilborgh
Oct 23, 2023

New Vegan Event Space Opens in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Aug 25, 2023

XO Bar

New Tropical-Themed Southeast Asian Vegan Bar Opens in Portland, Oregon

Allison van Tilborgh
Aug 16, 2023

Vegan donuts from Donut'ste Doughnuts

New Black-Owned Vegan Donut Shop Opens in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Aug 10, 2023

Meati

Baseball Legend Derek Jeter Invests in Plant-Based Start-up Meati Foods

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 9, 2023

Oatly

Oatly Cream Cheese to Roll Out Nationwide

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 9, 2023

Front of Spicy Moon Restaurant

Szechuan Vegan Restaurant Spicy Moon Opens Third Location in NYC

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 7, 2023

Taco Bell Is Testing a Vegan Crunchwrap

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 7, 2023

Black Rican Vegan cookbook front cover with VegOut backdrop

NYC’s Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up to Release Cookbook This July

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 6, 2023

Naturli butter being spread on toast

Danish Plant-Based Butter Brand, Naturli, Launches at H-E-B Stores Across Texas

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 6, 2023

Person holding cookies from Maya's Cookies

Maya’s Cookies Rolls Out Juneteenth Vegan Cookie Collection

Allison van Tilborgh
May 30, 2023

Alaska Airlines plane parked

Alaska Airlines Debuts Three New Vegan Meals

Allison van Tilborgh
May 28, 2023

TomboyX line of period underwear

Queer-Founded Sustainable Apparel Brand TomboyX Launches Inclusive Period Underwear

Allison van Tilborgh
May 24, 2023

Main House Market drinks

New Vegan Food Hall to Open in Orlando’s Milk District

Allison van Tilborgh
May 24, 2023

Kula vegan ice cream sandwiches on shelf

Kula Debuts New Gluten-Free Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches

Allison van Tilborgh
May 22, 2023

Person holding Oatly Banana Split pint

Oatly Rolls Out New Banana Split and Cookie Dough Ice Cream Flavors

Allison van Tilborgh
May 19, 2023

Table set at Maiden

Vegan Fine-Dining Restaurant to Open in Fort Worth, Texas Next Month

Allison van Tilborgh
May 19, 2023

Entree from MANEATINGPLANT on table

MANEATINGPLANT Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Location at Westfield Topanga Mall Food Hall

Allison van Tilborgh
May 15, 2023

Dreamboat Donuts behind glass

Fully Vegan Donut Shop Opens in Fort Worth, Texas

Allison van Tilborgh
May 12, 2023

& Beer multiple entrees on table

New Rotating Vegan Pop-Up Concept Opens in East Village

Allison van Tilborgh
May 12, 2023

Hart House

Kevin Hart’s Vegan Fast-Food Restaurant Hart House to Open Hollywood and USC Locations

Allison van Tilborgh
May 11, 2023

Misha's cheese in packaging lined up

Black-Owned Plant-Based Cheese Brand Misha’s Is Now Available at Walmart

Allison van Tilborgh
May 11, 2023

Beyond Steak

Beyond Steak Is Now Certified by the American Heart Association

Allison van Tilborgh
May 11, 2023

PLANTA

Plant-Based Restaurant Chain PLANTA Opens New Locations in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles

Allison van Tilborgh
May 9, 2023

Group of Future Kind Supplements

The Vitamin Shoppe to Carry Vegan Vitamin Brand Future Kind

Allison van Tilborgh
May 8, 2023

Love.Life restaurant interior

Whole Foods Co-Founder Opens Vegan Restaurant in Culver City

Allison van Tilborgh
May 5, 2023

Shake Shack

Shake Shack Rolls Out Vegan Milkshakes Nationwide

Allison van Tilborgh
May 4, 2023

goodsugar exterior

Juice Press Founder Opens New Organic Plant-Based Restaurant in Manhattan

Allison van Tilborgh
May 4, 2023

People attending Vegandale in crowd

Rick Ross to Headline Vegandale Chicago

Allison van Tilborgh
May 4, 2023

Oatly ice cream bars on baseball field

Oatly Vegan Ice Cream to Be Served at 50+ Minor League Baseball Stadiums

Allison van Tilborgh
May 4, 2023

Swiss International Air Lines plane flying

Swiss International Air Lines Debuts Oatly Canned Lattes Onboard All Flights

Allison van Tilborgh
May 1, 2023

Babybel plant-based White Cheddar package

Babybel Launches New Plant-Based White Cheddar Flavor

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 29, 2023

Slutty Vegan to Open New Location in Dallas This Summer

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 27, 2023

Two people cooking together

Watch Now: New Eight-Part Docuseries Highlights Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 26, 2023

A ‘50s-Themed Plant-Based Diner Is Set to Open This Year in Orlando, Florida

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 20, 2023

Inside of MILA Omakase

15-Course Vegan Omakase Experience Comes to Miami

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 16, 2023

Blueland products in bathroom

Eco-Friendly Brand Blueland Launches Refillable Body Wash at Target

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 13, 2023

Barnes & Noble Debuts Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 11, 2023

Slutty Vegan Big Dawg

Slutty Vegan Opens at Truist Park, Home of the Atlanta Braves

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 6, 2023

Township of Montclair

Montclair, New Jersey Encourages Plant-Based Eating This March

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 25, 2023

RAKKAN Truffle Ramen in bowl

RAKKAN Ramen Launches Three New Vegan Menu Items

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 25, 2023

This AAPI Woman-Owned Brand Just Launched Genderless, Sustainable Period Care Products at Target

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 25, 2023

Seasoned Vegan tray of food

NYC’s Beloved Seasoned Vegan Closes in Harlem After 9 Years

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 21, 2023

NotMayo bottle front and back

Kraft Heinz Launches Vegan Mayo

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 20, 2023

Vegan Restaurant Sage Closes Culver City Location After 10 Years

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 15, 2023

Cajun Seared Tofu Roll on plate

APB Is Bringing Plant-Based Sushi and Cocktails to Melrose Nightlife

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 13, 2023

Kelly Mi Li and her mom Emily cooking in the kitchen

Bling Empire’s Kelly Mi Li Launches Vegan Hot Sauce Brand

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 11, 2023

Mama Go's vegan dish

Chef Reina Partners with Mama Go’s to Bring Vegan Filipino Food to San Francisco Airport

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 9, 2023

Reese's Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups

Hershey’s Debuts Plant-Based Chocolate Almond Bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 8, 2023

Slutty Vegan Chik'N Sandwich, fries, and drink

Slutty Vegan Opens Highly Anticipated Harlem Location This Week

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 6, 2023

Two Butterbeers on table

You Can Now Drink Vegan Butterbeer at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 3, 2023

Table full of menu items from Little Choc Apothecary

Brooklyn’s Little Choc Apothecary Finds Buyer, Remains Open

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 3, 2023

Katjes gummy pack

Katjes Launches Vegan Gummies Shaped Like Female Firefighters, Scientists, and Astronauts

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 3, 2023

Korean Air airplane

Korean Air Debuts New In-Flight Vegan Meal Option

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 27, 2023

Container of Oatly Cream Cheese

Oatly Tests Plant-Based Cream Cheese in Philadelphia

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 27, 2023

Native Foods Vegan Rib Sandwich

Vegan Chain Native Foods to Open Fort Collins, Colorado Location This Week

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 26, 2023

Cloudy Donut Co

The First Black-Owned Business in Brooklyn Heights, NYC Is a Vegan Donut Shop

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 23, 2023

Earthy Picks

Orlando Welcomes Latina-Owned Vegan Restaurant Earthy Picks

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 21, 2023

Morning Star Chik'n Bites

MorningStar Farms and Pringles Collab to Bring You Vegan Chik’n Fries

Allison van Tilborgh
Feb 20, 2023

La Semilla

Plant-Based Latin Kitchen La Semilla Now Open in Atlanta

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 27, 2023

Protein Bar & Kitchen

Protein Bar & Kitchen Launches Vegan Menu Featuring Abbot’s Butcher Chicken

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 23, 2023

Crafty Counter

Hard-Boiled Vegan Eggs Launch at Whole Foods Nationwide

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 18, 2023

Emirates

Emirates Reports 154% Increase in Vegan Meals Served Onboard from 2021 to 2022

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 17, 2023

Shopping

Travis Barker looking at Barker Wellness product

These Cruelty-Free Wellness Products Keep Travis Barker Going Strong

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 28, 2023

Things To Do

Attendees at Vegan Block Party

Vegan Block Party Hosting Three Florida Events This Summer and Fall

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 2, 2023

People dancing at VegFest SCV

10 Must-Attend Vegan Events Happening This Summer

Allison van Tilborgh
May 27, 2023

Women speaking at Vegan Women Summit

11 Vegan Events Happening This Spring

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 27, 2023

Smorgasburg Miami festival

Smorgasburg Miami and Soflo Vegans to Host Plant-Based Weekend April 29-30

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 18, 2023

Earth Fest event

San Diego’s First Fully Vegan Earth Day Festival Is Happening April 22

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 18, 2023

San Diego skyline

First Annual San Diego Vegan Festival Is Happening This Month

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 3, 2023

Bodybuilder lifting weights

South Florida to Host World’s First and Only Vegan Bodybuilding Competition

Allison van Tilborgh
Apr 3, 2023

Disneyland torta de chilaquiles

Disneyland Reveals Its First Fully Vegan Restaurant for Food & Wine Festival

Allison van Tilborgh
Mar 8, 2023

Plant Futures

UC Berkeley’s Plant Futures Symposium Is Back for 2023

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 19, 2023

Travel

Dreamers

24 Hours in Wilmington, North Carolina

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 19, 2024

hiking

The Best Vegan Hiking Gear and Food for Your 2024 Adventures

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 3, 2024

Savannah, Georgia

How to Spend 24 Hours in Savannah, Georgia

Allison van Tilborgh
Jan 1, 2024

Seattle

How to Spend 24 Hours in Seattle: Vegan Food Edition

Allison van Tilborgh
Dec 18, 2023

Royal Caribbean boat in ocean

6 Tips for Eating Vegan on a Cruise

Allison van Tilborgh
Jun 13, 2023

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