Slutty vegans in the land of big beef

Could Texas get a taste for something 'green' and spicy?

In December 2018, Pinky Cole, founder of the Slutty Vegan chain, demonstrated the Fussy Hussy burger on Sister Circle TV. Photo: Sister Circle TV

Last month, Texas took veganism to a new high. That’s a remarkable statement for a state known for big beef and big oil. But it’s true. On May 20, Dallas got Slutty Vegan, the hip burger joint that started in Atlanta five years ago and expanded to 10 other locations in Atlanta, Alabama and New York.

With the legions of ‘Sluttified fans’ including celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Taraji P. Henson, Tyler Perry and Queen Latifah, the brand brings with it oomph and unique burgers and sides. The One Night Stand, for instance, is a vegan burger loaded with vegan bacon, vegan cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and Slut Sauce on a vegan Hawaiian bun. The Fussy Hussy has pickles and the Hollywood Hooker is a vegan chopped Philly with jalapeños and bell peppers. Sides include Slutty fries (french fries with signature slut dust) and …