Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi folks, I'm here on vacation in Santa Monica and am overwhelmed by the number of choices of vegan restaurants. We've had so many delicious meals and have yet to eat Chinese or Indian (not that I don't love those cuisines, but they do seem to make up the majority of affordable vegan options chez nous). We've been to Madeleine Bistro for brunch (amazing), Real Food Daily, The Seed Kitchen, J's Kitchen, The Golden Mean, The Veggie Grill (it was packed!) and M Chaya (which serves fish but other than that is vegan). Folks down here are amazed when we tell them how limited our options are up north. We live in Marin County, where we have only one vegetarian place (Cafe Gratitude). Although the rest of the Bay Area is better off, So Cal still has us beat by a long shot. I'm wondering if anyone has any insights into why this is, and what we can do to about it. Looking at all those people at the Veggie Grill gave me so much hope, and also made me think about the power a good meal has to change people's opinions. In other words, I don't want more vegan restaurants just for my own convenience, but to help show others how great vegan food can be. Francie Salle franciesalle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Here's the reason why and here's the proof... during lunch time (NY burger joint, even thought it's not in the Bay Area, you get the point) more than 40 people line up for their burgers. http://www.shakeshacknyc.com/ click on Shack CAM the owner put this cam out so people will know how long their wait will be. You NEVER see long lines like this for a vegetarian restaurant. This shows despite all our hard work and even with the movie, " Supersize Me " it shows we have a long way to go. A friend in the animal rights movement, he said, " despite all his efforts and others, not that much has changed. " He pretty much is not longer in the animal rights movement. As far as I know for the past many many years, there's still ONLY 3% vegetarians in American... (and I hope the statistics are not counting the fish-eaters!) Vegans around still 1% of the American population. == another example, Healthy Heaven (Geary and 16th Ave, SF), like many vegetarian restaurants (the owner and family are full time vegetarians) went out of business due to lack of business. The Burger joint next door was doing SO well, that they took over Healthy Heaven's location. (note: Buffalo Burgers-name of the Burger place, got free publicity with large photo with Supervisor Eric Mar on the July issue of Richmond Review) UGH, not good == another item, What I don't like is various Animal Rights Group and/or Vegetarian Groups should work together. (I'm not directing the above comment to one or two organizations, I'm talking about over l/2 doz) Like many non profit organizations, it would be nice if we can work together in harmoney as one big unit. (I'm involved with various " Green " organizations and they don't work or communicate with each other and of course they fight for the same grants.) on the positive note, there's room for improvement, and most of us will never hurt the animals... My apologies if I am long-winded today. winnie , " franciesalle " <franciesalle wrote: > > Hi folks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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