Moby’s new restaurant, Little Pine has been causing a stir among L.A.’s vegan foodies and we totally get it. The musician, die hard animal activist and champion of all things vegan opened his new bistro with a heartfelt cause: his 100% organic and vegan restaurant plans to donate 100% of its profits towards animal welfare organizations, taking meatless Mondays to a whole new level!
Nestled in the artsy community of Silverlake here in LA, Little Pine is the perfect cross between a cozy ski cabin in the woods meets sleek mid-century modern LA hotspot and serves up simple, healthy Californian-inspired eats.
We had the chance to sit down with Moby and quiz this vegan pioneer on everything that makes his short list for living well. Check out these staples and snag Moby’s recipe for a daily superfood smoothie.
Daily breakfast:
My food philosophy in one sentence:
Eat what you love, as long as it doesn’t have eyeballs.
Best healthy food option on the go:
If I could give just one piece of health advice it would be...
Always remember that your actions have consequences, both good and bad, long term and short term. Pretending that actions don’t have consequences is the single stupidest thing that we as humans do.
Can’t live without my:
Blender.
Once a week for my health I:
Dance around my house to old punk rock records.
Fave workout:
Hike up to Griffith Observatory, hike back, lift weights, ride exercise bike for 15 minutes, 45 minutes of yoga.
Ingredient in products I always avoid:
Anything artificial.
3 staples always in my medicine cabinet:
Dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste.
At least once a week I cook…
Kimchi pasta fagioli with black beans and ginger kimchi.
Current reading list:
Sufi poets and the new Robert Crais book.
Crazy health idea that actually works:
Music therapy is a truly powerful healing modality.
5 things always in my travel gear:
Passport, green tea, oatmeal, laptop, Kindle.
Non-negotiable:
No smoking.
Simplest way to improve health:
Don’t eat processed foods.
Fave healthy getaway:
My backyard.
My current mantra:
Don’t worry.
Go-to smoothie with recipe:
-1 banana
-1 handful blackberries
-1 handful blueberries
-1 handful strawberries
-1 handful spinach
-2 kale leaves
-1 teaspoon DHA oil
-1 tablespoon flaxseed
-1 tablespoon chia seeds
-1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled
-1 1/2 cups water
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well.
