Nestled in a quaint shopping center in the heart of Ghent lies a hidden oasis of homemade, authentic, Italian cuisine with the most impressive vegan menu in Hampton Roads.

After three-and-a-half years in Norfolk, Christine is moving with PETA to L.A. Here’s her Hampton Roads bucket list, along with her favorite (and not quite so favorite) moments in town.

The story of Christine’s SPCA adoption, and why she doesn’t support “no kill” shelters.

Original, unique, friendly, and full of flavor, Quenna’s is truly a rare gem that we are lucky to have in Hampton Roads.

Just because you’re a vegan doesn’t mean you lose your taste for meat eaters.

Countless animal rights activists were armed last night with posters, leaflets, and one common goal: to let Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus know that we won’t tire until the world knows of the abuse under the big top.

Who would have thought that exquisite, modern vegan cuisine could be found on the corner of 37th and Hampton?

With inspiring, progressive lyrics, Ani’s distinctive voice rang through the crowd with a sense of purity and honesty. The warm, progressive energy in the room was palpable.

Even sitting high above the ground in the Hampton Coliseum, I felt like I was in a futuristic, bass-thumping, digital masterpiece of a dance club.

If I’m at Red Dog and order the vegan pizza, I’m instantly representing my cause to my server. If I leave a bad tip and bad attitude behind, I could never be just some bitch to her, I’d automatically be “that vegan bitch.”

There’s nothing I love more than discovering mind-blowing vegan food at a restaurant with televisions streaming football on the wall.

If you’re looking to make going vegetarian or vegan your resolution for the year, here are the three big steps that I think will make your transition easy.

On Christianity, eating meat, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Last week, it was announced that the marketing department at PETA, which I am a part of, will be relocating to Los Angeles starting this summer.

Veg writer Christine Dore talks about doing Thanksgiving cruelty-free (and even doing it Cajun-style). “This year, I beg you…slowly put down the drumstick…and walk away.”