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Jared Cross

Jared Cross

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Jared’s passion for travel and culture are fueled by his upbringing near the Mexican-American border in San Diego. He is in constant pursuit of ways to reduce his carbon footprint and dreams of someday owning a cocktail bar. Take a look in his fridge and pantry, and you’ll find an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables grown by the region’s farming and co-op communities.

Food & Drink

Field Roast

The Best Vegan Hot Dog Brands

Jared Cross
Sep 4, 2023

Winter Park Biscuit Co.

The Best Vegan Fried Chicken in America

Jared Cross
Sep 14, 2022

The Yasai

Where to Find Vegan Asian Food in San Diego

Jared Cross
Aug 21, 2022

Mothership

Inside Mothership, San Diego’s New Space-Themed Tiki Bar

Jared Cross
Aug 16, 2022

Beyond Sushi

The 10 Best Spots for Vegan Sushi Across America

Jared Cross
Jul 20, 2022

Modern Times

10 Spots for Vegan Mexican Food in San Diego

Jared Cross
Jul 20, 2022

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

The Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants Across the US

Jared Cross
Jun 13, 2022

Veggie Fam

The Best Vegan Pop-Ups Across the US

Jared Cross
May 27, 2022

Panda Express

Best Vegan-Friendly Fast-Food Chains Across the US

Jared Cross
May 20, 2022

Lettuce Feast

The Best Vegan Food Trucks in America

Jared Cross
May 14, 2022

Trilogy Sanctuary

10 Seasonal Vegan Dishes to Try This Fall in San Diego

Jared Cross
Oct 8, 2021

Maya's Cookies

Where to Find Vegan Dessert in San Diego

Jared Cross
Aug 11, 2021

Interviews

Nicole Marquis

An Interview with Nicole Marquis, Founder and CEO of HipCityVeg

Jared Cross
Oct 15, 2022

News

San Diego

San Diego Aims to Reduce Meat and Dairy Consumption with New Climate Action Plan

Jared Cross
Aug 26, 2022

Vegan Circus

New Latina-Owned Vegan Food Truck Available for Events in Sacramento

Jared Cross
Aug 22, 2022

Veg'n Out

San Diego’s Veg’n Out Moves Into Mission Square Market

Jared Cross
Aug 6, 2022

MasterChef

MasterChef to Air Its First Vegan Cooking Challenge

Jared Cross
Jul 13, 2022

Peet's Coffee

Peet’s Coffee Launches Vegan Boba Tea

Jared Cross
Jun 16, 2022

Slutty Vegan x Steve Madden

Slutty Vegan Debuts New Sneaker and Bag Collab with Steve Madden

Jared Cross
Jun 16, 2022

Portillo's

Portillo’s Adds Plant-Based Hot Dog to Menu Nationwide

Jared Cross
Jun 7, 2022

Shake Shack

Shake Shack Is Testing Vegan Milkshakes

Jared Cross
May 23, 2022

Ben & Esther's

Ben & Esther’s Vegan Deli to Open Oceanside Location This Summer

Jared Cross
May 17, 2022

Gatherer Sandwiches

Vegan Sandwich Shop Lands on Mission Blvd in San Diego

Jared Cross
Mar 20, 2022

Rollin Roots

San Diego Vegan Food Truck Rollin Roots Burns Down, Owner Works to Rebuild

Jared Cross
Oct 11, 2021

Obon Shokudo

Portland’s All-Vegan Obon Shokudo to Open Brick-and-Mortar

Jared Cross
Jun 13, 2021

PlantX

Canada’s All-Vegan Grocery Store, PlantX, Is Coming to San Diego

Jared Cross
May 17, 2021

Shopping

NoHo Candle Co.

Vegan Holiday Gifts from Los Angeles Businesses

Jared Cross
Dec 13, 2021

Things To Do

Veggie Fam

Vegan Night Market Comes to San Diego

Jared Cross
May 18, 2022

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