VEGAN

Between 5-7 p.m., North Star Lounge, at 301 N. 5th Ave., will host lawmakers and community members during a happy hour celebration.

Gluten free strawberry shortcake pancakes anyone?

Whether you want things gluten-free, vegan, or loaded up with meat, they can make it for you

Pick up a $1 “Old Skool” signature cinnamon roll on Monday during Cinnaholic’s first anniversary.

A vegan lifestyle and diet exclude using or consuming animal products, including anything made with eggs, milk, meat or other animal parts.

Going out to breakfast with friends and family is always fun, but it isn’t always easy to find a spot to accommodate every dietary need. Jon Schwartz, the Executive Chef at Anna’s House, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to discuss some options for all appetites.

A Starbucks in Detroit was forced to close on Friday after four protesters blocked the entrance by encasing their feet in concrete.

Pizza Cat Max is keeping pizza weird

The vegan scene continues to grow in Ann Arbor with the addition of North Star Lounge. Phillis Engelbert and Jessica Stern joined Meredith Bruckner, community news producer for All About Ann Arbor, to highlight everything this spot has to offer.

Kerrytown's newest business, North Star Lounge, is set to open on Saturday at 301 N. Fifth Ave.

Two foodie events are happening this weekend at Eastern Market.

Summer in Michigan is great for many things, we have beautiful lakes, some of the best sunsets around, and a great summer harvest. There are lots of fruits and vegetables that are ripe and ready to eat right now, and that is what inspired a pop-up event being put on by two award-winning chefs.

A sandwich shop in Royal Oak is opening a new location in Pontiac.

A U-M alumna was inspired to create a healthy snack food line while living in Ann Arbor.

Mexican street food with a twist - be it tacos, birria ramen, or a loaded burrito bowl - that’s what you’ll find at Taco Bros in Wyandotte.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re trying out Petty Cash: A new, upscale casual, New American Fusion dining experience in Detroit.

Whether you crave a juicy chargrilled burger, or a sandwich of the vegan variety, Pj’s Lager House in Corktown has something to suit everyone’s diet. Perhaps the best part is that you can enjoy it while listening to some live music.

There are so many beauty brands to discover on the market, and there is one homegrown brand developed right here in Detroit with some connections to the other side of the world. This woman-owned company creates products with “high quality ingredients without compromising the environment or your budget,” as they put it.

Estella's Vegan Cuisine & Desserts recently opened in Detroit.

This Diabetes Awareness Month, one Metro Detroit nonprofit is offering free educational courses to help people learn how to transition to a vegan, or mostly vegan, diet to improve their health and fight diabetes.

There’s a new bakery creating buzz in Ferndale, but is a little bit of a twist to this sweet shop because here everything is vegan.

When you hear vegan, you may think about just vegetables and fruit. But, this will put a new delicious twist on what comes to mind.

Juicy burgers and spicy brats are what Christopher Oliver, a former butcher, loves to dish up. The twist, however, is that there is no meat in the building, it’s all vegan.

Two vegan restaurants in Ann Arbor made PETA's list for best vegan chili in 2021.

With the Top 10 released earlier this month, we took another look at the numbers to see which eateries are fan favorites based on category.

Participants will be able to sample food and baked goods from plant-based concessions, shop cruelty-free vendors, listen to live music and learn from local animal sanctuaries and shelters.

Learn about the wonders of plant-based food in an upcoming local cooking series.

Take a trip back in to a sweeter time at Sugar Lu’s

In an open letter, the owner of Detroit Street Filling Station and The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe implored city leadership to stop nonessential activity.

Whether it be this mouthwatering tempeh burger or some general Tso’s cauliflower, the Detroit Street Filling Station knows how to sate your appetite.

Imagine indulging in delicious desserts and feeling good about it.

Melissa Butler owns The Lip Bar, a makeup company in Detroit. So she started The Lip Bar. It’s a vegan, easy to use cosmetic company that challenges the way people think about beauty. It didn’t take long for The Lip Bar to gain national attention. AdClick here to learn more about The Lip Bar.

This Sunday 3/14 is Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant that measures a circle’s circumference to it’s diameter, which is around 3.14. Jannie Teitelbaum from Great Lakes Pot Pies in Clawson joined Jason Carr to show off some of the kinds of savory pies you can pick up from them this weekend. Now Great Lakes Pot Pies offers Italian meatball, beef stew, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options, along with multiple sizes and hand pies. Between today and March 19th, if you spend $30 at Great Lakes Pot Pies, they’ll take $3.14 off your order in celebration of Pi Day. To hear more about where you can get your own pot pies, watch the video above.

So how about a donut with some flair that’s channeling the flavors of the Caribbean? Host Tati Amare was joined by Toi Roberts, owner of Rolais’ Caribbean Bakery, a business that is bringing this creative combination to life. She was introduced to Caribbean flavors by a friend of hers and fell in love with them, deciding to add them to her baked treats. Flavors include Lemon Poppyseed Hibiscus, Passionfruit Lemon, Calypso Coconut Lime, Butter Rum Raisin, Guava Stuffed, Limbo Lime Pie, and many more. AdYou can find Rolais’ Donuts at Eastern Market on Saturdays, and on their website.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Another day, another Top 10 list for Tree Town. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has named Ann Arbor as the eighth friendliest small town in the U.S. for vegans. The organization pointed to the Michigan city’s many vegan-friendly eateries, festivals and products as a deciding factor for its position on its Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Small Cities list. Among the vegan-friendly businesses mentioned by PETA are Seva, Detroit Street Filling Station, Fresh Forage, Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery, Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen and Simple Pleasures. To celebrate the city’s ranking, an award certificate has been sent to Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, said the release.

So you’re out shopping, you’re busy, it’s coming up on dinner time... where do you go? With lots of delicious food and a large heated outdoor patio, Bobcat Bonnie’s is a welcoming place, and that is exactly what owner Matt Buskard intended. Buskard has spent years working in restaurants and loves it, but Bobcat Bonnie’s is the first place he’s owned. “I used to run everybody else’s restaurants because at a young age I was obsessed with restaurants. Here are all of their locations:Corktown-Detroit1800 Michigan AveDetroit, Michigan 48216(313) 962-1383Wyandotte118 Sycamore St.Wyandotte, MI 48192(734) 530-1806Ypsilanti200 W Michigan Ave.Ypsilanti, MI 48197(734) 879-0663Ferndale240 W Nine Mile Rd.

Dearborn – The holidays are upon us and many will be indulging in some sweet treats. Michelle Oliver met up with Ali Hachem, the Owner of Cheat Treats in Dearborn, to talk about his business. After taste-testing several recipes, he started posting his creations on Instagram and opened up Cheat Treats Cafe on Schaefer Road in Dearborn. For more information, or to see the wonderful treats, watch the full video above. Cheat Treats is located at 5838 Schaefer Road in Dearborn, and they have an online store that will ship their treats to you as well.

The Detroit Pepper Company in Detroit’s East English Village is hoping to serve the community with tasty food and healthy, natural ingredients. The Detroit Pepper Company serves salads, bowls, and smoothies, but their most iconic dishes are their variety of stuffed peppers. They offer the classic stuffed bell peppers, alongside stuffed poblanos and jalapenos. While you can get meat added to your order, the entire menu can also be made vegan, so there are plenty of options for anyone looking to give stuffed peppers a try. Hughes hopes that The Detroit Pepper Company can remind Detroiters there are options for healthy food and good restaurants right in the city.

Tabitha went viral earlier this year with her take on how to make bacon with carrots. Kila Peeples tried out Tabithas recipe, with a couple of added tweaks, to see if the veggie bacon is as good as the real thing. She mixed liquid smoke, maple syrup, Slap Your Mama Cajun seasonings and pepper together in a bowl with freshly shaved carrot peels. She then put the bacon in the oven at 375 degrees for 5 minutes. Watch the video above to see if carrots really bring home the bacon!

FERNDALE, Mich. – After four years in business, GreenSpace Café in Ferndale has announced it will close permanently on Feb. 1. According to the popular vegan restaurant Facebook page, the decision was made due to issues with the landlord, the lease and finances, leaving “no other options.”"We are deeply grateful to our amazing staff over these years, current and past, and our amazing customers,” the Facebook post said. “Alas, the healthy plant food market is still tiny even if vibrant and growing.”Dr. Joel Kahn and his family will keep GreenSpace & Go on Woodward in Royal Oak open. Gift cards will be honored at the Ferndale location until the restaurant closes.

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