MAKINI HOWELL is a lifelong vegan who believes that what is good for the individual will be good for the planet. Makini is passionate about creating a beautiful and stylish dining experience for vegans, foodies, and omnivores in her restaurant group, Plum Restaurants, as well as a small-batch line of Makini's Kitchen brand tofus. In 2015, she was Stevie Wonder's personal chef during his yearlong tour and was named one of "16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America" by the New York Times. She focuses on organically grown seasonal vegetables, non-GMO soy, and organic and local fruits and herbs from family-owned farms, in flavorful combinations that are both familiar and surprising.