All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating

January 12, 2006

I have no idea what this publication is but article is from : http://www.ecollegetimes.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/01/12/43c5488e5130f Skip image All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating by Megan Dobransky January 12, 2006 The dramatic increase of vegan and vegetarian diets. The dropping of prices on organic ingredients. The growth of the Valley into a major metropolitan area drawing people from all over the county. It seems that all the conditions are ripe for an all-vegan, mostly-organic restaurant in the area. Jennifer Manago seized the opportunity and opened the Wild Garden Café in mid-December. A vegan for three years, Manago said there is definitely a need for her type of healthy, animal-friendly cuisine in the Phoenix area. “People are moving here from other big cities in the country and they are used to having these choices,” she said. Some of the choices on her menu include: nachos smothered in vegan cheese for $5.45, a teriyaki tofu wrap that costs $6.25, decadent chocolate cake for $2.75 and a $10.95 lasagna meal that comes with a large salad and garlic bread. Manago also hopes to incorporate more raw items besides the raw pie and raw soups already available. The average vegan takes a huge risk when going out to eat. Many restaurants don’t cater to the lifestyle and many others that are willing to help don’t understand it. “I wanted a place with food I knew I would eat,” Manago said. “A vegan restaurant run by a vegan is ideal.” Despite being billed as a vegan restaurant, Manago said that she wants her message of healthy eating to reach a more mainstream audience. She has distributed fliers at fitness clubs and marketed the café as simply healthy. So far it has worked. About 50 percent of the regulars are not even vegetarian, she said. “You don’t need to

become vegetarian, but if you incorporate more vegetarian items you can make a huge difference,” she said. Manago said that over-consumption of meat products has caused problems in the well-being of people, animals and the environment. By eating more vegetarian and vegan items, she maintains that people can cut down on the negative consequences of meat production. Manago previously owned a personal training business, where she taught people how to cook healthier. “I wanted to open a place that supported all of my beliefs and ethics,” she said. After two years of market research, Manago decided that a vegan restaurant would be the ultimate way to further her healthy-eating message as well as support her principles. In addition to the restaurant, Manago hopes to open a vegan boutique in the space with hard-to-find items. However, due to the surprising success of the café, she admits that it might take a while before she has time to even think about

that project. Peter H

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January 12, 2006

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peter hurd Jan 12, 2006 10:34 AM Re: All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating

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All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating

by Megan Dobransky

January 12, 2006

The dramatic increase of vegan and vegetarian diets.

The dropping of prices on organic ingredients.

The growth of the Valley into a major metropolitan area drawing people from all over the county.

It seems that all the conditions are ripe for an all-vegan, mostly-organic restaurant in the area.

Jennifer Manago seized the opportunity and opened the Wild Garden Café in mid-December. A vegan for three years, Manago said there is definitely a need for her type of healthy, animal-friendly cuisine in the Phoenix area.

People are moving here from other big cities in the country and they are used to having these choices, she said.

Some of the choices on her menu include: nachos smothered in vegan cheese for $5.45, a teriyaki tofu wrap that costs $6.25, decadent chocolate cake for $2.75 and a $10.95 lasagna meal that comes with a large salad and garlic bread. Manago also hopes to incorporate more raw items besides the raw pie and raw soups already available.

The average vegan takes a huge risk when going out to eat. Many restaurants dont cater to the lifestyle and many others that are willing to help dont understand it. I wanted a place with food I knew I would eat, Manago said. A vegan restaurant run by a vegan is ideal.

Despite being billed as a vegan restaurant, Manago said that she wants her message of healthy eating to reach a more mainstream audience. She has distributed fliers at fitness clubs and marketed the café as simply healthy.

So far it has worked. About 50 percent of the regulars are not even vegetarian, she said.

You dont need to become vegetarian, but if you incorporate more vegetarian items you can make a huge difference, she said. Manago said that over-consumption of meat products has caused problems in the well-being of people, animals and the environment. By eating more vegetarian and vegan items, she maintains that people can cut down on the negative consequences of meat production.

Manago previously owned a personal training business, where she taught people how to cook healthier.

I wanted to open a place that supported all of my beliefs and ethics, she said. After two years of market research, Manago decided that a vegan restaurant would be the ultimate way to further her healthy-eating message as well as support her principles.

In addition to the restaurant, Manago hopes to open a vegan boutique in the space with hard-to-find items. However, due to the surprising success of the café, she admits that it might take a while before she has time to even think about that project.

Peter H

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January 14, 2006

The woman who owns this restaurant also belongs to our veg society here in the valley. I've been watching all the details about it for a while in our chat area. She was looking for a place and then asked for ideas of what to serve and what to name it. I've really wanted to go, but as of yet can't convince my family. I will, it'll just take time. I've heard the place is doing really well.peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: I have no idea what this publication is but article is from : http://www.ecollegetimes.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/01/12/43c5488e5130f Skip image All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating by Megan Dobransky January 12, 2006 The dramatic increase of vegan and vegetarian diets. The dropping of prices on organic

ingredients. The growth of the Valley into a major metropolitan area drawing people from all over the county. It seems that all the conditions are ripe for an all-vegan, mostly-organic restaurant in the area. Jennifer Manago seized the opportunity and opened the Wild Garden Café in mid-December. A vegan for three years, Manago said there is definitely a need for her type of healthy, animal-friendly cuisine in the Phoenix area. “People are moving here from other big cities in the country and they are used to having these choices,” she said. Some of the choices on her menu include: nachos smothered in vegan cheese for $5.45, a teriyaki tofu wrap that costs $6.25, decadent chocolate cake for $2.75 and a $10.95 lasagna meal that comes with a large salad and garlic bread. Manago also hopes to incorporate more raw items besides the raw pie and raw soups already available. The average vegan takes a huge risk when going

out to eat. Many restaurants don’t cater to the lifestyle and many others that are willing to help don’t understand it. “I wanted a place with food I knew I would eat,” Manago said. “A vegan restaurant run by a vegan is ideal.” Despite being billed as a vegan restaurant, Manago said that she wants her message of healthy eating to reach a more mainstream audience. She has distributed fliers at fitness clubs and marketed the café as simply healthy. So far it has worked. About 50 percent of the regulars are not even vegetarian, she said. “You don’t need to become vegetarian, but if you incorporate more vegetarian items you can make a huge difference,” she said. Manago said that over-consumption of meat products has caused problems in the well-being of people, animals and the environment. By eating more vegetarian and vegan items, she maintains that people can cut down on the negative consequences of meat production. Manago previously

owned a personal training business, where she taught people how to cook healthier. “I wanted to open a place that supported all of my beliefs and ethics,” she said. After two years of market research, Manago decided that a vegan restaurant would be the ultimate way to further her healthy-eating message as well as support her principles. In addition to the restaurant, Manago hopes to open a vegan boutique in the space with hard-to-find items. However, due to the surprising success of the café, she admits that it might take a while before she has time to even think about that project. Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre.

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January 14, 2006

Glad you liked the article, see I look after you lot! The Valley Vegan.........Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens wrote: The woman who owns this restaurant also belongs to our veg society here in the valley. I've been watching all the details about it for a while in our chat area. She was looking for a place and then asked for ideas of what to serve and what to name it. I've really wanted to go, but as of yet can't convince my family. I will, it'll just take time. I've heard the place is doing really well.peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: I have no idea what this publication is but article is from :

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spread message of healthy eating by Megan Dobransky January 12, 2006 The dramatic increase of vegan and vegetarian diets. The dropping of prices on organic ingredients. The growth of the Valley into a major metropolitan area drawing people from all over the county. It seems that all the conditions are ripe for an all-vegan, mostly-organic restaurant in the area. Jennifer Manago seized the opportunity and opened the Wild Garden Café in mid-December. A vegan for three years, Manago said there is definitely a need for her type of healthy, animal-friendly cuisine in the Phoenix area. “People are moving here from other big cities in the country and they are used to having these choices,” she said. Some of the choices on her menu include: nachos smothered in vegan cheese for $5.45, a teriyaki tofu

wrap that costs $6.25, decadent chocolate cake for $2.75 and a $10.95 lasagna meal that comes with a large salad and garlic bread. Manago also hopes to incorporate more raw items besides the raw pie and raw soups already available. The average vegan takes a huge risk when going out to eat. Many restaurants don’t cater to the lifestyle and many others that are willing to help don’t understand it. “I wanted a place with food I knew I would eat,” Manago said. “A vegan restaurant run by a vegan is ideal.” Despite being billed as a vegan restaurant, Manago said that she wants her message of healthy eating to reach a more mainstream audience. She has distributed fliers at fitness clubs and marketed the café as simply healthy. So far it has worked. About 50 percent of the regulars are not even vegetarian, she said. “You don’t need to become vegetarian, but if you incorporate more vegetarian items you can make a huge difference,” she said.

Manago said that over-consumption of meat products has caused problems in the well-being of people, animals and the environment. By eating more vegetarian and vegan items, she maintains that people can cut down on the negative consequences of meat production. Manago previously owned a personal training business, where she taught people how to cook healthier. “I wanted to open a place that supported all of my beliefs and ethics,” she said. After two years of market research, Manago decided that a vegan restaurant would be the ultimate way to further her healthy-eating message as well as support her principles. In addition to the restaurant, Manago hopes to open a vegan boutique in the space with hard-to-find items. However, due to the surprising success of the café, she admits that it might take a while before she has time to even think about that project. Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcoverPhoto Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Peter H

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January 16, 2006

Yes you do! Thank you! There's also another place that opened up in Scottsdale called Mandala Tearoom that is vegan, combining healthy food, contemperary art and healthful teas and infusions. I almost got DH to consent to go, but not quite. I pointed out that I had another meal out where the only thing I could have was a glass of wine and he really owes me, but no compromise yet. I was going to try to go Sunday but the marathon had my section of Phoenix and that section of Scottsdale such a mess I decided not too. Maybe next weekend.peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: Glad you liked the article, see I look after you lot! The Valley Vegan.........Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens wrote: The woman who owns this restaurant also belongs to our veg society here in the valley. I've been watching all the details about it for a while in our chat area. She was looking for a place and then asked for ideas of what to serve and what to name it. I've really wanted to go, but as of yet can't convince my family. I will, it'll just take time. I've heard the place is doing really well.peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: I have no idea what this publication is but article is from : http://www.ecollegetimes.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/01/12/43c5488e5130f Skip image All vegan restaurant looks to spread message of healthy eating by Megan Dobransky January 12,

2006 The dramatic increase of vegan and vegetarian diets. The dropping of prices on organic ingredients. The growth of the Valley into a major metropolitan area drawing people from all over the county. It seems that all the conditions are ripe for an all-vegan, mostly-organic restaurant in the area. Jennifer Manago seized the opportunity and opened the Wild Garden Café in mid-December. A vegan for three years, Manago said there is definitely a need for her type of healthy, animal-friendly cuisine in the Phoenix area. “People are moving here from other big cities in the country and they are used to having these choices,” she said. Some of the choices on her menu include: nachos smothered in vegan cheese for $5.45, a teriyaki tofu wrap that costs $6.25, decadent chocolate cake for $2.75 and a $10.95 lasagna meal that comes with a large salad and garlic bread. Manago also

hopes to incorporate more raw items besides the raw pie and raw soups already available. The average vegan takes a huge risk when going out to eat. Many restaurants don’t cater to the lifestyle and many others that are willing to help don’t understand it. “I wanted a place with food I knew I would eat,” Manago said. “A vegan restaurant run by a vegan is ideal.” Despite being billed as a vegan restaurant, Manago said that she wants her message of healthy eating to reach a more mainstream audience. She has distributed fliers at fitness clubs and marketed the café as simply healthy. So far it has worked. About 50 percent of the regulars are not even vegetarian, she said. “You don’t need to become vegetarian, but if you incorporate more vegetarian items you can make a huge difference,” she said. Manago said that over-consumption of meat products has caused problems in the well-being of people, animals and the environment. By eating more

vegetarian and vegan items, she maintains that people can cut down on the negative consequences of meat production. Manago previously owned a personal training business, where she taught people how to cook healthier. “I wanted to open a place that supported all of my beliefs and ethics,” she said. After two years of market research, Manago decided that a vegan restaurant would be the ultimate way to further her healthy-eating message as well as support her principles. In addition to the restaurant, Manago hopes to open a vegan boutique in the space with hard-to-find items. However, due to the surprising success of the café, she admits that it might take a while before she has time to even think about that project. Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcoverPhoto Books. You design it and we’ll bind it! Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre.

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