{"id":3480,"date":"2025-10-14T19:56:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/3480\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:56:27","slug":"planos-vegan-vibrationz-honored-with-peta-award-for-state-fair-first-local-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/3480\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano\u2019s Vegan Vibrationz Honored With PETA Award For State Fair First &#8211; Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dropcap\">Plano\u2019s own Vegan Vibrationz has made State Fair of Texas history as the first vendor in the event\u2019s 139-year run to serve exclusively vegan food. The milestone earned the restaurant a Compassionate Business Award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).<\/p>\n<p>Owned by identical twin brothers Jovan and Josh Cole, Vegan Vibrationz brings plant-based comfort food to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/arts-culture\/what-to-know-before-2025-state-fair-of-texas-11263669\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2025 state fair<\/a>, where it\u2019s serving up an all-vegan menu now through Oct. 19.<\/p>\n<p>Comfort Food, Reimagined<\/p>\n<p>The Cole brothers\u2019 menu is designed to make vegan food approachable and crave-worthy. Visitors can find hearty sandwiches, burgers, loaded nachos and the restaurant\u2019s popular fast\u2013food\u2013inspired crunchwrap. The grilled tortilla is packed with plant-based meat, black beans, coconut milk\u2013based cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce and tomatoes. The booth also offers smoothies and juices for fairgoers looking for lighter fare.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom plant-powered sandwiches bursting with flavor to a craveable crunchwrap with a vegan twist, Vegan Vibrationz offers an animal-friendly answer to comfort food cravings,\u201d PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk said in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/media\/news-releases\/planos-vegan-vibrationz-nabs-peta-award-for-being-first-all-vegan-vendor-at-the-texas-state-fair\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official statement<\/a>. \u201cPETA is celebrating Vegan Vibrationz for creating a mouthwatering menu that even the staunchest of carnivores can\u2019t resist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"screen-shot-2025-10-07-at-111339-am\" id=\"file-4186481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/screen-shot-2025-10-07-at-111339-am.png;w=960.png\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Vegan Vibrationz&#13;<\/p>\n<p>From Pop-Up To Plano Favorite<\/p>\n<p>Vegan Vibrationz began in 2018 as a pop-up at the Dallas Farmers Market before finding a permanent home at Legacy Hall in Plano. The restaurant has since gained a loyal following, drawing in both vegans and curious food lovers alike.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/food-drink\/2025-big-tex-choice-award-winners-11112331\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">State Fair of Texas<\/a> debut, the brothers have expanded their reach while putting Plano\u2019s vegan scene on the map.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recognition From PETA<\/p>\n<p>Along with the Compassionate Business Award, Vegan Vibrationz will receive a framed certificate and vegan chocolates from PETA. For the Cole brothers, the honor is both a recognition of their mission and a reminder of how far the plant-based movement has come.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n___<\/p>\n<p>Hungry for more? 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