'Vegan Ballerina'​ Agnes Muljadi's Guide To Los Angeles

On any given day, you might find Agnes Muljadi indulging in a delicious vegan meal at Au Lac DTLA or wandering through The Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena. Of course, that's when she's not training in the ballet studio or making a name for herself on her popular Instagram account @artsyagnes.

Dubbed the 'vegan ballerina', Muljaldi takes pride in her health, wellness and vegan stance on life, sharing her body positive images, health-conscious posts and stunning ballet skills with her over half a million engaged followers. Muljadi is a true believer in shopping ethical brands and has teamed up with dozens of sustainable and eco-friendly aligned companies including TOMS, Suja Juice, KIND snacks, and Matt & Nat.

According to the social media influencer, sunny LA has a little something for everyone, including those who are health-conscious. Whether you're wondering where the best vegan spot in town is or where to enjoy the consistently beautiful climate, look no further than this vegan ballerina's top picks around the city she's called home for the last seven years:

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What neighborhood do you live in? Hollywood

What’s your occupation? Social media influencer and ballerina

Describe Los Angeles in three words: Sunny, health conscious, bad traffic (Okay, I cheated and gave you more than three words!)
What’s your favorite overall Los Angeles restaurant? Au Lac DTLA, hands down

Best sushi: Vegan sushi from Shojin in Culver City

Best Italian food: Vegan pasta from Crossroads in West Hollywood

Best dessert: Pomegranate in West Hollywood

Best pizza: Pizza with vegan cheese from Mohawk Bend in Echo Park

Best spot for a quick lunch: Cafe Gratitude’s various locations around LA

Best food truck: Vegan tacos from Plant Food For People

Best spot for a romantic date: Ooh, this one is a toss up between The Griffith Observatory and The Huntington Library Botanical Garden.

Best Sunday brunch: Beelman’s in downtown LA

Best spot for a business meeting: Cabana Cafe at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills

Best salad: ANY salad from The Grain Cafe in mid-city.

Best craft cocktail: Au Lac DTLA has the best cocktails in town!

What hotel would you recommend for your out of town guests? Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood

Favorite shopping venue or boutique: I have two favorites: MooShoes LA in Silver Lake and Galerie LA in Downtown LA (I try very hard to only shop ethical brands).

Best gym or fitness studio: Equinox, which has various locations around town.

Best spa: When I splurge, I go all out at Spa Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills.

Favorite charity event or organization: PETA

Favorite cultural event: Youth America Grand Prix LA. I encourage everyone to check this out. It’s stunning, peaceful, exciting and everything in between.

Favorite cultural institution: The Getty Center

What’s the best museum or current exhibit in Los Angeles? The Broad in Downtown Los Angeles

Best iconic Los Angeles landmark to see or explore: Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles

What’s your all-time favorite spot in Los Angeles? The Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena

The best aspect of Los Angeles is: The mild weather! Los Angeles truly has the best weather anyone could ask for.

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Main Image Credit: Ballet Zaida