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If a vegan restaurant opened in your area, would you go to it?

Perhaps you've already ventured into such establishment(s) before. I've really only heard of a scattered amount of places near my area. Do you believe there's a demand for such places in or near your area?

MyLiege 7 Aug 17
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i have no problem at all with people not wanting to eat meat.
But what I don't like is (and I've seen this a lot). vegans getting WAY to high and mighty about trying to shame people that eat meat.
I've seen countless vids of a bunch of vegans storming into a resturaunt holding up signs and yelling something to the tune of 'meat is murder' .
or that will stand out side of it and plaster hate on the windows.

I did see one vid, and I'll post it where a chef found a way to get back at them, and never said a word.
The ironic thing is that the woman vegan says that the owner has gone out of his way to mock us.
What exactly do you think she is doing.
The same thing.

I guess they are passionate about how meat is produced. Change doesn’t just happen by sitting idly by, if you see injustice take action. Personally I don’t tell people how to eat, I just don’t eat anything animal, that’s my actions. But I respect a lot of the activists, not all mind you, PETA be crazy. Freedom though ?‍♀️

@Kriptikos Just like I am with religion.
If it works for you, well then great. just don't force it on me, and I won't force it on you.

@TristanNuvo of course it’s a real problem not just fantasy like religion is.

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One of my favorite restaurants of all time was a vegan restaurant. I'm neither a vegan nor vegetarian, however I'm not a huge meat eater either, so I guess it isn't a huge transition for me to eat in a vegan restaurant.

I agree. While I am a meat eater, I do love some vegitarian dishes.
And being a former chef, I always made it a point to have a few vegitarian dishes on any menue I've made. I will gladly try to make their dining experience well. but I really don't like manic advocates from either side. Just eat what you like. And I've always tried to make that comfortable for all.

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Absolutely there are never enough of them !!

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Sure, I would go. Being Greek also included many delicious vegetarian dishes. In Greece many people can't afford meat but once or twice a week.

I love greek food !

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They have - and I do. Though rarely, as I prefer my own food prep ...

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Absolutely, now that we know all of the damage that Industrial Animal Agriculture does to our World. Not even considering the damage that cows milk protein, casein, does to everyone. Eating Whole Food Plant Based is the only alternative.

Agreed

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I would like more vegan options!

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Jesus yes. But I’m vegan, so there’s that. ?

Same here.

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Definitely would go! Would love some vegan fast food as well 🙂

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If they have good food, yes.

GwenC Level 7 Aug 17, 2018
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Sure

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They are plentiful in this area. Even my island has a vegetarian wraps/bowls place. [yelp.com]

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Nope. I’d mount a one man protest about their unfair discrimination against meat.

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I would not simply because vegans use a lot of nuts for protein and it would kill me.

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I have no interest in vegan stuff but I went to see a mate in Amsterdam who is. We met for lunch & he took me to a place called vegan junk food & to be honest I was impressed.
I would go there again

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I am meat eater. Does not matter where I am.

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It would really depend on the food. I've been to some amazing ones and also some awful ones. I'm not a vegan, but I want to get more plant-based foods into my diet and cut down on animal-based products, so for me it's important to find delicious ways to prepare non-meat meals so it's more of a incentive to eat that way. The good ones make me want more; the bad ones make me crave a hamburger.

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I certainly have no problem with a vegan restaurant but I probably wouldn't patronize one I love meat way too much with that said I've ran into lots and lots of vegans in the Pacific Northwest I don't know if there's enough of them to actually sustain an eating establishment though

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I’ve been to several. My step-daughters are vegan so we’d go to vegan restaurants when out with them. Some good ones. They are getting good at making vegan ‘equivalents’ of some if my favorite things. 🙂

zuch Level 3 Aug 18, 2018
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Got some in the lansing area. and some primarily vegie places.

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I would frequent it!

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But seriously though, I do enjoy fresh raw dietary options. I think I'd rather visit Vietnamese and Thai restaurants as options to a vegetarian eating. Indian restaurants are also great. The idea of meat substitute options makes no sense to me (hyperbole) I get the ideology of trying to attract carnivores with flavor profiles they are accustomed to. But it's like ordering a non alcoholic beer or decaf coffee, or diet Coke, or ordering Fish at a Steakhouse. Just wrong! ?

@Fibonacci1618 I love me some JP Sears!

I lean toward ethnic food when eating out, especially Indian or Thai. Since many dishes are naturally veg, there’s not a lot of tweaking that needs to be done. Plus, spice!

As far as meat substitutes go, I’m so happy they’ve become more plentiful and convenient. I work long shifts and appreciate being able to pop some chikn strips in the microwave and make a quick meal. The textures have improved so much over the years!

I’ve been vegan for 7+ years now... I know we can be annoying. ? But, it comes from desiring a peaceful world for all earthlings.

@NCcaroline I just haven't found anything that I would buy consistently as delicious meat substitute. If you have any recommendations for brands or types of protein alternatives. I can't bring myself to ask about meat substitutes. But there you go. Feel free to toss one or two in there if you're willing. Thanks in advance!

@Fibonacci1618 I mostly just cook food. ? Really though, the need for protein is overstated, at least in America. If a person is truly protein deficient, chances are they are deficient in other areas and very sickly. Vegetables, grains etc all have protein. I mostly use tofu and lentils and nuts, and for convenience, I like the Gardein products. They make the chikn strips I mentioned earlier.

If I crave a burger, the best I’ve found is the Beyond Burger. They are found in the refrigerated section at Whole Foods and the like. If you are dining out, look for The Impossible Burger....it even “bleeds” ?.

But I personally love tofu! It has a bad reputation because you gotta know how to cook it.

Sorry about the immature meme.

@NCcaroline Love it ! Your humor, and meme. Not semen! Lol !

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I live in New Jersey so we do have vegan restaurants. I took my daughter to one once when she was a vegan. What I got was good. But I probably wouldn’t go again unless I was with another vegan who wanted to go. I’m not a big fan of meat substitutes. I don’t like the taste or the texture.

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There has been a vegan restaurant open in my area for several years. They don’t really serve anything I would eat. Lots of tofu and “fake” meats made out of “natural” ingredients. The salads are decent, but it’s pricy and not very convenient.

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Absolutely, I have not eaten out in almost 5 years because of the salt, processed foods and substitute ingredients which will alter your total body composition.

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I tried vegan burgers made bg Chloe in New York City.. amazing ?

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