Nestled between the produce and dry goods sections at Trader Joe’s sits the frozen food aisle. Frozen food may not be the healthiest dining option, but it can be great if you’re strapped for time. If you go to the right store, there is a seemingly endless array of appealing vegan and vegetarian frozen entrees. […]
Author Archives: Regina Napolitano
The Veg Heads: Persian Square dining
Persian food comes in many different shapes and sizes, and not all of it is meatless, posing a challenge for vegetarians and vegans who are hesitant to try new Persian dishes. This week, columnists Regina Napolitano and Shreya Aiyar venture south of Wilshire to explore the vegetarian offerings at two establishments, Naab Cafe and Attari […]
Hammer Museum hosts Pokemon panel
It may look like the group of 30 people sitting in UCLA Hammer Museum’s Lindbrook Terrace staring intently at the Nintendo 3DSes in their laps are twiddling their thumbs, but each of them is battling foreign species, trading animals or exploring the new world of “Pokemon X and Y.” These 30 gamers participated at the […]
The Veg Heads: Settling a falafel feud
Falafel is usually a welcome option on any menu for vegans and vegetarians. The small, fried and often delicious balls of chickpeas, onion and parsley are a common staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Falafel is usually served in a pocket of pita with tomatoes, lettuce, hummus and tzatziki sauce, but it can also be […]
Movie Review: ‘A.C.O.D.’
While the comedy “A.C.O.D.” does supply a good dose of laughter, there is not enough to make up for its lack of clear direction or theme. “A.C.O.D.” follows Carter (Adam Scott), a restaurant owner and adult child of divorce – A.C.O.D. for short – who must make peace between his feuding, divorced parents (Catherine O’Hara […]
The Veg Heads: UCLA’s vegetarian and vegan food options
Vegetarianism is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Now more than ever, people cut out meat, fish and – for the vegans among us – even milk and cheese for reasons such as health, environmental protection or even plain curiosity.
Venice Beach Music Fest to showcase local artists, performers
Belly dancers, rock bands and a dub reggae improvisational group will all be performing right next to the Pacific Ocean at this year’s Venice Beach Music Fest. The festival takes place just off of the Venice Beach boardwalk this Saturday and will feature 10 visual artists, eight musical acts and three dance performance groups. The event officially started eight years […]