Kindred’s Spirit

Disembodied eyeballs sword-fighting each other to the death. Rainbow Brite reimagined as Hindu god Shiva, with one of her six arms pouring rainbow sprinkles onto a cupcake while another delicately holds a joint. Giant carnivorous plants opening their mouths to reveal human hands drenched in stomach acid, wielding bouquets of flowers.

These are the hilariously grotesque details hidden in the pale-pink, toile wallpaper that plasters the interior of Kindred, San Diego’s premier vegan bar and restaurant. The reputation of this edge-heavy, glamorous plant-based eatery usually precedes it—diners from around the country trek here to experience the three-year-old Southern California spot known for its metal playlist and