As the founder and head chef of Ebony Vegan, Chef Angelina Torres celebrates the cultural depth of her NYC roots and African-American heritage—infusing every dish with the flavors of Southern, Latin, Caribbean, and Asian traditions. Her approach blends classical technique with lived experience, honoring her community’s foodways while pushing plant-based cuisine into new, flavorful territory.

For Chef Angelina, food is about connection. It's a way to bring people closer to culture, memory, and healing—without ever sacrificing flavor. She successfully transitioned her own family to a plant-based lifestyle, proving that vegan meals can be both deeply nourishing and undeniably delicious. That same passion and care now guide every Ebony Vegan experience.

At Ebony Vegan, plants are the centerpiece—legumes, grains, nuts, and seasonal produce transformed into soulful, satisfying dishes. Each menu is crafted with intention, promoting wellness, sustainability, and joyful eating. We celebrate plant-based proteins not just as a dietary choice, but as a powerful step toward more compassionate, conscious food systems.

Drawing from family traditions, formal culinary training, and years in celebrated New York kitchens, Chef Angelina creates mindful meals that marry French technique with diasporic flavor. Every dish is an invitation to explore culture, tradition, and creativity—one plate at a time.

Join us in redefining what plant-based eating can be—flavorful, rooted, and full of soul.