Vegan Los Angeles | Italian Dining at Pura Vita | Tara Punzone

Send us a text Link for the show notes 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. 🌿 We're heading back to Vietnam in 2026 and you're invited!  A few spots are still available — Click here to learn more and book. 📬  Sign up for our newsletter. 📸 Follow our adventures on Instagram: @worldvegantravel Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram