Kale Krew Can't Believe It's Not Meat
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14m
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Get the inside story of how Chicago's vegan restaurant, Can't Believe It's Not Meat, came to be and watch the owner, Chef Fab, reveal the secrets to turning America's favorite meat dishes into delicious plant-based creations. From her famous Patty Melt to Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls to Barrios Tacos and beyond, Chef Fab transforms comfort food favorites into vegan masterpieces.
Laricia Chandler Baker, known as Chef Fab, is an American entrepreneur, businesswoman, and chef. A self-taught fashion designer and chef, she was born and raised in Chicago and opened the first Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat in Hyde Park in 2019. The restaurant quickly gained popularity, garnering more than 30,000 followers in less than a year.
Discover how and why she adopted a vegan diet, started missing some of her favorite meat-based dishes, and decided to recreate them as vegan recipes that taste just as good. Chef Fab's innovative approach has captured the world's attention, making her a prominent figure in the plant-based food community.
Chef Fab's popular eatery menu items appeal to both meat and plant-based eaters. Some of her most famous vegan dishes include a tasty, creative twist on the iconic Philly Cheesesteak made with "beef-less" protein, a drizzled "Who Betta" Double Vegan Cheese Burger, and vegan smoothies and shakes with flavors like "The Cookie Monster," made with America's favorite cookies, Oreos.
Tune in to get the full story and learn how you can enjoy these amazing vegan meals.
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