Vegan Cafe

[Guest guest]

In response to the vegan diner concept, there was one in Berkeley that survived,

what seemed to be less than a year. They had the total look and feel of a diner

(which I'm sure cost them a pretty penny). If I recall, their service was pretty

crummy, but the food was quite good. The problem is, I'm not that certain if

there is enough demand for that type of cuisine out here. Perhaps if there were

more vegans to appeal to, but the numbers are pretty limited and if it couldn't

survive Berkeley, I have my doubts that it could survive elsewhere. I think you

need to offer a broader range of food choices in order to survive. Herbivoire is

a pretty good example of that. They offer food that appeals to nearly everbody.

I'm afraid narrowing it down to appeal to a smaller population is a bit risky.

 

Also, I could see how the 24 hour concept would make it New York, but in most

places in the bay area, it's lights out after midnight. That's what I'd like to

see change about the bay area. Improved nightlife. Of course, I live in Marin.

We're talking major bedroom community. But even in S.F. people retire awfully by

comparison to New York.

 

One last comment, if the food tastes so close to the real thing, it's not likely

very healthy anyway. My guess is, to make a good beef stroganoff, for instance,

a significant amount of oil and salt would likely be used. Not necessarily, but

likely. I know I make a relatively healthy stroganoff but I'm not convinced that

a diner would.

 

Anyway, good luck.

 

Syndee Collison