Spike Mendelsohn (PNLT Burger) Driving Change Through Culinary Creation | Food For Thought
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Today's episode features Chef Spike Mendelsohn, Co-Founder of PLNT Burger. From chef and restaurateur to television personality, product developer and consultant, Spike is a force to reckoned with in the culinary world. Spike is a culinary visionary driving positive change throughout the food system with Eat The Change, PLNT Burger and his Plant Your Vote campaign.
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