In just three days, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish will hit the stage at Centre Videotron in Québec City, Canada, officially kicking off her highly anticipated Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour.
As part of her continued efforts to minimize the eco-footprint of her world tours, Eilish has partnered with Google Maps to help her millions of fans make sustainable travel choices when commuting to her concerts.
For fans who travel with the help of Google Maps, the app will automatically offer “walking or public transit options if they’re just as convenient and fast as driving.” Additionally, when fans seek out driving directions, Google Maps will show fuel-efficient routes—indicated by a leaf icon—to help minimize energy and fuel consumption. Since launching in 2021, the app’s fuel-efficient routes have helped reduce nearly 3 million metric tons of greenhouse gasses through the end of 2023, according to Google.
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In addition to providing sustainable travel routes and tips, Eilish’s partnership with Google Maps also provides fans with the singer’s 120 favorite vegan restaurants in multiple tour cities across the US, including Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; and New York, NY.
Eating plant-based meals, Eilish notes, is another easy—and delicious—way to help reduce our impact on the planet. “I am so excited to see you all at my shows over the coming months, and for us to work together in reducing our collective footprint when it comes to transportation and what we eat,” Eilish said in a statement to The Keyword, Google’s official blog.
“Every action matters, no matter how big or small, and together we can truly begin to heal our beautiful planet,” the singer-songwriter continues. “Thanks to Google Maps, everyone will have easy access to resources that will help you make great sustainable choices when you come to my shows.”
To help fans decide on which plant-based restaurant to visit before they head to one of Eilish’s upcoming shows, we’re highlighting some of the singer’s most beloved picks in four major cities.
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Must-try vegan restaurants in Philadelphia, according to Billie Eilish
On Saturday, October 5, Eilish will hit the stage at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA—the second night of her tour’s US leg. And while the City of Brotherly Love has just under 35 all-vegan restaurants according to HappyCow, Eilish recommends HipCityVeg, Bar Bombon, Luhv Vegan Deli, Vedge, and Charlie was a sinner.
Fans looking for a quick bite to eat should opt for HipCityVeg or Luhv Vegan Deli. The former serves up a menu of juicy vegan burgers, plant-powered sandwiches, satiating wraps, and refreshing salads alongside ice cream shakes, smoothies, and organic fruit drinks. Here, the maitake mushroom Philly Cheesesteak offers a vegan twist on a beloved classic. Pair it with hand-battered onion rings and an organic kale lemonade.
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And at Luhv Vegan Deli, whole-food bean burgers, Cubano seitan sandwiches, chicken salad wraps, Italian hoagies, soups, and salads will keep you fueled so you can jam out with Eilish all night long.
For the 21+ crowds looking for drinks and light bites before the show, Charlie was a sinner. and Bar Bombon can’t be missed. At Charlie was a sinner., signature cocktails, a selection of wines, and crisp beers all pair well with the bar’s bites, which span from potato croquettes served with chipotle aioli to eggplant bao buns, crab cake sliders, falafel salads, and molten chocolate cake. Coffee drinks and mocktails are also on offer for those who prefer to skip the alcohol.
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Bar Bombon offers a more robust food menu for those in search of drinks who prefer a heftier bite. Cheesy nachos, Impossible tacos, and smoky chorizo burgers are all must-trys. The drink menu, too, keeps in line with the restaurant’s Latin cuisine. Margaritas, spiked horchata, micheladas, and more provide a boozy fix. Aguas frescas, tea, and coffee are also available.
And for concertgoers looking to enjoy an upscale meal before the show, Vedge is the place to be. The restaurant’s dinner menu boasts selections such as spicy dan dan noodles, savory whipped turnip crêpe, smoked eggplant braciole, and more.
Billie Eilish loves these New York vegan restaurants
Madison Square Garden will be filled to the brim with Eilish fans starting October 16. The star will play at the world-famous venue for three consecutive nights.
Fans are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to vegan eats in the city. For quick and tasty grub, Jerrell’s BETR BRGR offers classic handhelds plus super stacked burgers with all the classic toppings plus vegan bacon, chili, and jalapeños. For an even wider selection of comfort food favorites, Vegan On the Fly’s expansive menu offers everything from Nashville hot chicken to chopped cheese sandwiches, BLTs, drumsticks, macaroni and cheese bowls, empanadas, and more.
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Another Eilish favorite, Chloe on Bleecker offers healthier vegan options. Butternut-cashew cheese nachos, truffle avocado toast, burgers featuring housemade mushroom walnut patties, and fresh salads are up for grabs. Vegan Szechuan restaurant Spicy Moon and soul food spot Cadence are other sit-down restaurants beloved by New Yorkers and Eilish alike. A stop by the all-vegan grocery store Orchard Grocer is another must if you’re looking for snacks or deli sandwiches to enjoy on your way into the venue.
But if you’re traveling into the city and are hoping to hit the most buzzed-about locales, make a reservation for the Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park—the only plant-based restaurant in the world to hold three of the coveted stars.
Billie Eilish’s favorite vegan restaurants in Los Angeles
Born and raised in the City of Angels, Eilish naturally has a large number of go-to vegan eateries in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter will perform at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA for three nights starting December 15.
Among all of Eilish’s favorite Los Angeles restaurants, Stuff I Eat—the health-focused vegan eatery helmed by Chef Babette—is the closest to the Kia Forum. Here, you can’t go wrong with the organic soul food sampler plate, which features yams, macaroni and cheese, kale greens, black-eyed peas, potato salad, coleslaw, a cornbread muffin, and your choice of barbecue tofu or jackfruit.
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Fans traveling to the venue from different corners of the city can also find one of Eilish’s go-to restaurants in Los Angeles’ varied neighborhoods. In Highland Park, there’s Maciel’s Plant-Based Butcher and Bakery—the city’s first official vegan butcher.
In Culver City, Yelp-favorite Hey, Sunshine Kitchen serves up a variety of bowls, sandwiches, tacos, and salads—with many items available for $15 or less. For exquisite Italian vegan fare, head to West Hollywood for Pura Vita, and if you have a craving for sushi, PLANTA Cocina in Marina del Rey offers satiating rolls and seaside views. And for a white tablecloth affair, head to Crossroads Kitchen in Beverly Grove for a celebrity-approved dining experience at the country’s Best Vegan Restaurants as voted by VegNews readers.
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Jocelyn Martinez is an Associate Editor at VegNews living in Los Angeles, CA.
