Could not of done it without my exceptional crew. Thanks Morgan, Chris
and Budge!
Now to sleep 44 hours after waking up yesterday.
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New favorite neighborhood spot is an #oldHollywood favorite called @atch_kotch, now with a #veganmenu! Lots of options over here with Doomies and @cocobellacreamery, but this is worth your time. Udon curry, dumplings, ramen, pickled veggies; it is a complete menu and as good as anything we ate in Japan. Do you have a favorite #veganinhollywood spot? Please lmk!DIM SUM IN HONG KONG!! Been a dream to eat here since teenage me was introduced to the #Chinesevegan delights of Cherry St and Harmony restaurants in Philly. Jumped on a $385 RT non-stop flight (for real! TY @hkairlines), cashed in a bunch of hotel/travel credit (ā¤ļø @lgraves) and here we are. Please swipe to see deliciousness like truffle dumplings and #veganshrimp! Weāve eaten so many types of mushrooms- itās unbelievable. @lockchatea is the best weāve had though and should be on the top of everyoneās #veganhongkong list.#latergram to an absolutely incredible meal we had at @superiorityburger! Itās all about the vegetables. Itās a burger spot, but what shines are the vegetable side dishes. They blow away some of the fanciest restaurants Iāve ever been to! But what else would you expect from a dude who won a #jamesbearsaward?! Thx Brooks Headley for making great food and to my old friend (both meanings) Bryan for bringing us so many mind-blowing dishes! Wish I could remember the marinades and methods you explained. Such uniques flavors and textures. Please swipe to see more. Iām sorry my photos arenāt better. Just go there. #tofuskinItās the #hollywoodfarmersmarket! Iāve been reading the new @beastieboysbook so wanted to write ālisten all of yāallā to start that sentence. š¤£ - . Loving fall produce like this giant sweet potato from our friends @td.farms. Swipe for #redwalnuts, which I didnāt know are a thing. Nor did I ever think a walnut could taste more walnut-y but these somehow do and are exquisite. Also #purplecauliflower in there cause š #purplefoods and this delicious #veganpupusa with plaintains on top. And #uncuredolives!? Maybe curing olives could be a winter food project? Anyone have experience? . - . If you are in Los Angeles you have to check out @thehfm. So much #veganfood! And they participate in #marketmatch where those on #calfresh aka EBT can get an extra $10 toward fresh produce! Pass it on, yāall.Next bday trip photos: Kotor, Montenegro, aka Cat Town! Basically I sold @lgraves on driving a rental car through Albania (photos coming!) by promising weād also go here to hang with kitties. It did not disappoint. This cutie escorted us up the hike to the old castle (can you spot her in photo #3?). They are well taken care of and friendly- swipe to see a pile of em chillin on a bench. š±š±š±š±š±š± Photo #4 is the tiny coffee spot near where we stayed. Itās cliche but as someone who loves coffee thereās nothing like popping in, dropping a euro, and getting a good espresso. We also found #veganpizza (photo #5). The local grocery store had a bunch of options as well; handy when cooking most of your own meals to save money. #vegantravelLook at this vegan cheese and meat plate at @rifugioromano in Rome! Swipe for pizza. We only had one night there and made the most of it. Idk what that triangle #vegancheese is but itās one of the best Iāve ever had! When in Rome....eat here. #veganinitalyShort trip last month to my hometown. Best people. So grateful! 1. #nomzwithmomz and her homemade āgravy.ā 2. Ran into the wonderful @hello_jaime_k! Though since then she was in a car collision (sheāll be okay!); please send some love her way. 3. @poshwoods jam! If you know me you know #BMX was a huge part of my life. Great to see so many old friends riding. 4. @bookandpuppet carries all the books by my friend, chef #JoshuaPloeg and this seemingly obscure cookbook, #pleasedontfeedthebears, by one of my old college friends. I have a few recipes in here! š» 5. Sticking with bears: art by @3barto at @brickandmortargallery during the @calvin_johnson show. Not pictured @notgiancarlo 6. @lgraves being @lgraves šRegina, aka Adventure Cat, getting some rest so she can be her best, curious, vocal self, roaming the apartment looking for new places to tuck herself into (she prefers spots up high and lets me know when itās time to be lifted up). Once you experience animalsā personalities itās an easy step to love and care for them. #veganism is simply extending that to all animals. Happy #Caturday Regi! #catsanddogshavealltheluck #goveganA few weeks ago I turned 40 in Sicily! Which is a string of facts that both individually and collectively are difficult to comprehend for someone who has always felt old and not quite grown up at the same time. My family is Sicilian and Iāve never been so was a perfect place to celebrate (s/o @flynorwegian and @ryanair for getting us here on the cheap). Much love to my love @lgraves for making it extra special. And no matter which bday I celebrate Iām extra happy to be alive after what I dealt with in April. Food pics to follow! Modeling inquiries can be sent to oldguyitaliannose@gmail.com.It was an honor to speak at this incredible event put on by a hospital, hosted by a local farm (4th generation Sicilians!). We need more of these collaborations. Clinicians simply donāt talk about food- and the benefits of eating more plants- often enough. Getting them together for workshops and a plant-based dinner along side farmers, chefs, community members, cancer survivors and public health officials brings the issue to the table, literally! More of this please. . - . Swipe to see 2) what outside seating for dinner with hundreds of people on a farm looks like 3) @sharonpalmerrdās delicious recipes brought to life using local produce. Extra special thanks to Sharon for involving me. 4) my ridiculous free rental upgrade parked in a field 5) dinner the night before from @tnkvegancafe- a tasty #veganmodesto spot that I stumbled upon. Yes, thatās #veganshrimp.Twitter
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Matt Ruscigno, Registered Dietitian · Food, fun, and adventure!
Congratulations! The 508 is one tough race.
woohoo!!!!
Great job out there Matt. I didn’t realize you were racing this year until I saw you on Friday. š Congratulations!Brandy
could not HAVE done it…(i know it sounds like “of” when you say it, especially if its could not’ve done it – and we know you are burnt to a mother fuckin crizzow) Way to go DUDE…I can’t imagine rding 509 miles in a row. I am burnt after 125. I don’t even know you, but I never had a doubt you would make it. RESPECT.
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