This Week in Food News: A Chain’s Vegan Ice Cream Cake, New Pistachio Lattes, and IKEA’s New Vegan Menu Item This Week in Food News: A Chain’s Vegan Ice Cream Cake, New Pistachio Lattes, and IKEA’s New Vegan Menu Item

January 9, 2026

Yes, Chef, You Can Get Bear-Worthy Vegan Italian Beef Sandwiches in Chicago Yes, Chef, You Can Get Bear-Worthy Vegan Italian Beef Sandwiches in Chicago

Gordon Ramsay’s Just Like Us: A Little Angry But Cooking Up Delicious Meat-Free Recipes Anyway Gordon Ramsay’s Just Like Us: A Little Angry But Cooking Up Delicious Meat-Free Recipes Anyway

Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma

Restaurant Review

From Dreamy Risotto to Parsnip Piccata, Philadelphia’s Pietramala Puts Plants First From Dreamy Risotto to Parsnip Piccata, Philadelphia’s Pietramala Puts Plants First

17 Vegan Seafood Options, From Shrimp to Scallops 17 Vegan Seafood Options, From Shrimp to Scallops