Lauren Toyota's 'Hot for Food' expands with a new NYC restaurant, offering innovative and delicious vegan cuisine.
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Lauren Toyota
Vegan Comfort FoodPlant-Based ClassicsCreative Vegan Dishes
About Lauren Toyota
Self-taught vegan chef, YouTuber, cookbook author; known for accessible and delicious vegan recipes.
★Awards & Recognition
★Canada's Most Influential Vegans (2018)★Refinery 29's Canadian Women Killing It (2018)★Optimyz Top 100 Health Influencers (2019)★VegNews Magazine Best Cookbook (2018)
Chef Timeline
2010
Became vegan
2014
Dedicated to Hot for Food full-time
Previously worked in television for almost 10 years.
2015
Appeared on The Social (CTV)
2015
J&J's Kitchen featured her recipe
2016
Featured in Flare Magazine
2017
Appeared on The Morning Show (Global TV)
2018
Featured in Chatelaine Magazine
2018
Published "Vegan Comfort Classics"
2019
Named one of Canada's most influential vegans
2021
Published "Hot for Food All Day"
2024
Attended Vegan Women's Summit in Hollywood
2025
Collaborated with Fresh Restaurants
Fresh Restaurants
2025
Appeared on Canadian television shows for Veganuary
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Self-taught vegan chef, YouTuber, cookbook author; known for accessible and delicious vegan recipes.
Customer Perception
Highly positive; praised for delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, engaging personality, and helpful vegan tips.
Cuisine Highlights
Vegan Comfort FoodPlant-Based ClassicsCreative Vegan Dishes
News
- Collaborated with Fresh Restaurants on vegan menu items (2025)
- Appeared on various Canadian television shows during Veganuary (2025)
Iconic dishes
Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, Vegan Egg Fried Rice, Mexican Fiesta Board, Creamy Vegan Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo, Easy Kale Pesto, Choconut Date Balls
Additional Details
Former MTV Canada and MuchMusic VJ; created the popular blog and YouTube channel "Hot for Food"; authored two best-selling cookbooks.
Data freshness: 11mo ago
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