In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Tara Punzone, chef and owner of Pura Vita, the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the United States, based in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Tara will be sharing her journey of growing up in a big Italian family in New York, how she transitioned to a vegan lifestyle as a child, and how she has carried those traditions into her celebrated restaurant and new cookbook, Vegana Italiana. She’ll also talk about the challenges and triumphs of running a vegan restaurant in LA and share some of her favorite local vegan spots.
⛰️ Our 2026 Kilimanjaro trip is confirmed! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vegan group trek up Africa’s tallest mountain. Not climbing? Check out our new Partner Package for non-climbers.
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