Recently, I had a comfort meal at Kogi food truck of loaded fries. Normally, I would get the short rib burritos with Korean spiced fries on the side, but the chef’s special came with short rib, kimchi queso, and salsa on their fries. The food at Kogi is not the only reason I would say I absolutely loved the meal, but that is almost always the case when it comes to an extraordinary meal. The reason Kogi is a comfort food is because it reminds of my go-to comfort movie, Chef. For those unaware, the movie Chef is actually about the chef behind Kogi food trucks, Roy Choi. The difference between good food and a good meal is addressed beautifully in Chef, because food a good meal sets itself apart as an experience. Just like art, it has the ability to bring people together, tear them apart with differing opinions, and address the entire range of the spectrum of human emotions. The reason Kogi set itself apart for me on that particular night was not just the delicious food, but the comfort I needed as I ate my food watching Chef, remembering my great aunt with fondness. I had just learned that she had passed a couple hours earlier. Comfort was needed, and provided, as I sat watching Jon Favreau share his love for the art that repaired a broken relationship with his family. So thank you Jon Favreau and Roy Choi, for an amazing meal from a Los Angeles food truck.

I will eat a plant-based meal about 2-3 times a week. I only drink plant-based milks (preferably oat). Most of the time, if I am eating a plant-based meal the biggest thing is figuring out where I'm going to get my protein. Some of my favorite options are chickpeas, beans, tofu, and plant-based meat substitutes if I'm looking to treat myself.