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Scaling the Impossible: Alex Honnold, Taipei 101, and the Power of Plants

This past Sunday, January 25th, the world held its breath as Alex Honnold became the first person to free-solo climb Taipei 101. Scaling 1,667 feet of glass and steel with no ropes and no safety gear, Alex didn’t just break a record but redefined human potential. For me, watching the footage was deeply personal. While […]

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Best Vegan-Friendly Events and Festivals in Chicago This Summer

Summer in Chicago is almost here and there’s no better time to explore the city’s growing vegan scene. Whether you’re a local or visiting for a summer festival, here’s your guide to the best vegan Chicago events happening in and around the city. Vegandale Festival, June 21st & 22nd Vegandale, a bold and high-energy event,

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Alice & Friends Serves Vegan Food at Lollapalooza 2024

Our team had a great time this year serving vegan food at Lollapalooza! We had to divide our time between the event and our restaurant at The Glen but it was worth it. Chicago has so much to offer and this event did not disappoint. The energy, lineup of artists, and food really made for

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ALICE & FRIENDS JOINS SHEDD AQUARIUM PLASTIC FREE RESTAURANT WEEK

CHICAGO – Alice & Friends at The Glen is pleased to team up with Shedd Aquarium and their efforts to call to action during Plastic Free July. The vegan restaurant is participating in an inaugural event called Plastic Free Restaurant Week through its restaurant collaborator program, Let’s Shedd Plastic.  Plastic Free Restaurant week brings together restaurants, cafes, breweries, and eateries from all over Chicago to

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Happy World Vegan Month

When we decided to take over Alice & Friends 7 years ago, there were only a handful of Chicago restaurants that had a dedicated vegan menu. Since then, we have witnessed tremendous growth of local vegan restaurants and bakeries.  And although we don’t have an exact count of Vegan businesses, Happy Cow lists an amazing 450 vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants

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