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plants Local chef uses vegan soul food to uplift spirits and diets in Columbus. By Jaelani Turner-Williams Photos by Ally Schnaidt
↑ Ishmael Abdul-Rahman, Chef
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Chef Ishmael Rahman lives his life by maintaining high vibes through vegan soul food dishes. As such, he’s the founder of pop-up vendor Power Plant Kitchen. Sustaining a plant-based lifestyle for 20 years, Rahman looked to his long-time dietary changes as inspiration behind Power Plant Kitchen, along with satisfying his loyal vegan following. “As I got older, I knew I needed to make a change in food that didn't make me feel sluggish,” Rahman said. “My thought behind Power Plant Kitchen was, ‘Doesn't everyone want to feel this way? I cannot be the only one.’" Reflecting traditional Carribean and soul food, Rahman uses foods that are both vibrant in color as well as health benefits. Witnessing friends and family members suffering from cancer and hypertension, Rahman dedicated his business to empowering customers through foods high in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. The Power Plant Kitchen menu—which changes between a rotation of signature meals like BBQ Pineapple Chikn Bowl, Ishmael Veg Lasagna and Bakon and Avocado Sandwich with Fried Plantains—has nearly changed the habits of traditional eaters.→
