Tara Punzone, vegan extraordinaire Chef and Owner of Pura Vita and Pura Vita Pizzeria in West Hollywood joins We Know Weho to talk about her two innovative dining concepts that have come to life in West Hollywood over the past two years - including a new business opening for the pizzeria that was funded by a $50,000 kickstarted campaign that opened smack dab in the middle of this unprecedented year.
Chef Tara is an Italian American from New York, who has thrived on a vegan diet for over 30 years. Her passion for healthy southern Italian food has been evolving since her childhood when she made the decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle. It was then Tara began converting all of her family's traditional dishes to vegan versions of the same, without compromise.
For the past 20 years Chef Tara has worked alongside many inspirational chefs, honing her skills and running several of New York City and Los Angeles’ fine dining vegan restaurants.
Pura Vita in West Hollywood, is the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the USA! At Pura Vita we have created a unique dining experience that has the ambiance of a New York City wine bar with a traditional menu reflecting the best of Southern Italy. We pride ourselves on using the best organic, sustainable, clean, plant-based ingredients.
Show Notes & Links:
Pura Vita Vegan https://puravitalosangeles.com/
Pura Vita Pizzeria https://puravitapizzeria.com/
Pura Vita Instagram @puravita_la | @puravitapizzeria
Las Palmas pop up at EP&LP https://www.eplosangeles.com/las-palmas
E.P. & L.P. https://www.eplosangeles.com/
The Ivy http://theivyrestaurants.com/
