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Composting for International Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week has come to an end and we’re feeling hyped to reach a milestone this year: We have been composting food scraps at our Chicago location for almost 5 years! Every week, four to five 32-gallon lined totes are picked up from Alice & Friends’ three locations. These are then processed by […]

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Chef Ruby’s Chili Oil Available at our Store Now!

A few years ago, we started offering Chef Ruby’s Chili oil at our Chicago location. There were so many different kinds of chili oil out there but none that could satisfy Chef Ruby’s palette. After giving it some thought, she decided to create her own. Unlike mass-produced versions, our chili oil is handmade in small

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Why We Choose Compostable Containers Even When they Cost More

At Alice and Friends, we believe that food should nourish not just people, but the planet too. That’s why, as a vegan restaurant, our values don’t stop at what we serve on the plate; they extend to how we package it. You may have noticed we use eco-friendly, compostable containers for all our takeout and

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Will you Join us in Making Earth-Positive Choices?

At Alice and Friends, our lifestyle flows out of sincere respect for all living things and a desire to make as little impact as possible on our ecosystem. This is why we’re committed to reduce waste and take action to make Earth-positive choices as often as we can.  Join us in making earth-positive choices by supporting the following

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How to handle an uncomfortable discussion about Veganism.

Vegan options are becoming increasingly popular at events and restaurants. While there is strong support in some communities, myths about a Vegan Lifestyle abound online, social media, and even within family and friends. These misconceptions not only paint an unflattering image of what going vegan is all about but also make it more difficult to

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