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Melissa Nowakowski

Melissa Nowakowski

Staff Writer

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Melissa has been vegan since 2017 and is a self-proclaimed pizza and donut enthusiast. A public relations executive by day—when she’s not scouring New York City and beyond for the next great vegan food and beauty finds—she dedicates her time to supporting animal rescues, traveling, and spoiling her cat, Waffles, and dog, Albie.

Food & Drink

Where to Pick Up Vegan Thanksgiving Pies in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Nov 10, 2021

Kitchen 17

Where to Get a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Nationwide

Melissa Nowakowski
Oct 5, 2021

Phyto's Vegan Eats

7 Must-Try Vegan Hot Dog Spots Across America

Melissa Nowakowski
Aug 3, 2021

Azla Vegan

6 Vegan-Friendly Ethiopian Restaurants in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 29, 2021

Cena Vegan

The 10 Hottest Vegan Pop-Up Restaurants Nationwide

Melissa Nowakowski
May 6, 2021

13 Must-Try Vegan and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Sacramento

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 22, 2021

Where to Find the Best Vegan Pies in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 13, 2021

St. Patrick's Day Treats

Where to Find Vegan St. Patrick’s Day Treats in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 9, 2021

The 17 Best Vegan Sandwiches in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 7, 2021

Trader Joe's Turkeyless Protein Patties

The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Trader Joe’s

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 18, 2021

Monty's Good Burger

The 2021 VegOut Awards Winners

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 16, 2021

Cocobella Creamery

10 Spots for Vegan Valentine’s Day Desserts in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 2, 2021

11 Vegan Holiday Products You Can Find at Costco

Melissa Nowakowski
Dec 1, 2020

12 Best Spots for Vegan Waffles in Los Angeles

Melissa Nowakowski
Aug 22, 2020

News

Raíz

This New Vegan Mexican Joint in NYC Is a Must-Try

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 20, 2022

Harry Styles

Harry Styles Is Launching a Vegan Beauty Brand

Melissa Nowakowski
Nov 14, 2021

Tabitha Brown

Vegan TikTok Star Tabitha Brown Launches McCormick Spice Blend

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 29, 2021

Brew St. Bakery

“Vegan First” Restaurant Concept Opens in Midland, Texas

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 24, 2021

Alpha Foods

Alpha Foods Frozen Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches Launch at Costco

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 23, 2021

Vans

Vans Just Launched Its First Sustainable Vegan Sneaker Line

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 16, 2021

Amy's Drive Thru

Amy’s Drive Thru to Open Locations in Aliso Viejo and Thousand Oaks

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 11, 2021

Field Roast

Yes, You Can Now Get a Vegan Dodger Dog!

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 10, 2021

Bloom Plant Based Chicago

New Plant-Based Restaurant to Open in Chicago’s Wicker Park Neighborhood This July

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 8, 2021

Zevia Creamy Root Beer

Zevia Launches New Creamy Root Beer Flavor

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 8, 2021

Jinya Ramen Bar

JINYA Ramen Bar Expands Vegan Menu

Melissa Nowakowski
Jun 7, 2021

Hell's Kitchen

Gordon Ramsay Welcomes First Ever Vegan Chef to Hell’s Kitchen

Melissa Nowakowski
May 25, 2021

Healthy Crunch

Healthy Crunch Makes US Debut at Sprouts Nationwide with Vegan Seed Butters, Bars, and More

Melissa Nowakowski
May 25, 2021

American Vegan Center

America’s First Vegan Welcome Center to Open in Philadelphia

Melissa Nowakowski
May 19, 2021

PlantPub

New Plant-Based Pub Is Coming to Boston This Summer

Melissa Nowakowski
May 14, 2021

Licor 43

Vegan Horchata Liqueur Launches in the US

Melissa Nowakowski
May 14, 2021

Coconut Bliss

Ghirardelli Adds Vegan Ice Cream to Shops Nationwide

Melissa Nowakowski
May 11, 2021

Craig's Vegan

Craig’s Vegan to Open Its First Scoop Shop Inside New Las Vegas Resort This Summer

Melissa Nowakowski
May 10, 2021

Lightlife

Lightlife Ditches Egg, Goes Entirely Vegan with New Reformulated Products

Melissa Nowakowski
May 5, 2021

Dunkin'

Dunkin’ Adds Coconut Milk to Menu Nationwide

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 26, 2021

Doughjoy

LGBTQ+-Owned Vegan Doughnut Truck Opens in Seattle

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 19, 2021

Jamba

Jamba Juice Adds Vegan-Friendly Impossible Sausage Breakfast Sandwich to Menu

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 10, 2021

Mission Square Market

Vegan Mexican Restaurant Opens Inside San Diego’s Mission Square Market

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 9, 2021

Cinnaholic

You Can Now Get a 10-inch Vegan Cookie Cake at Cinnaholic

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 8, 2021

Chef Reina

Chef Reina Montenegro Opens Vegan Brick-and-Mortar in San Francisco Bay Area

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 7, 2021

Simply Oat

Makers of Simply Orange Just Launched Oat Milk

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 6, 2021

The Green House

New Upscale Vegan Restaurant to Open in Former North Carolina Moe’s Southwest Grill Location

Melissa Nowakowski
Apr 2, 2021

Nurishh

Bel Brands Launches Plant-Based Cheese Line Nurishh

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 23, 2021

Everything Legendary

Black-Owned Vegan Burger Company Lands $300,000 Shark Tank Deal

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 15, 2021

Wicked BOLD Kitchen

Sober Bar Serving Vegan Charcuterie Boards to Open This Spring in Dallas

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 14, 2021

Juicy Marbles

You Can Now Get Vegan Filet Mignon Shipped to Your Door

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 11, 2021

Dunkin'

Dunkin’ Adds Avocado Toast to Menu Nationwide

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 10, 2021

Herbivorous Butcher

The Herbivorous Butcher Is Opening a Vegan Fried Chicken Restaurant

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 6, 2021

Bam's Vegan

New Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant Opens in Dallas Area

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 3, 2021

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa Launches Sustainable Vegan Sneakers Made from Algae

Melissa Nowakowski
Mar 1, 2021

Screamin Vegan

Vegan Fast Food Spot Opens in Roanoke, Virginia

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 23, 2021

Kelley Farm Kitchen

Vegan Restaurant Ranks #1 in Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 18, 2021

Planta Queen

Planta Queen to Open in NYC’s NoMad Neighborhood

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 13, 2021

Planta

Planta to Open New Location in Washington, D.C. Area This Summer

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 7, 2021

Donut Run

Washington, D.C. Gets its First Vegan Doughnut Shop

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 7, 2021

Planta

Planta Opens New Location in West Palm Beach Next Month

Melissa Nowakowski
Feb 6, 2021

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