In a diverse food city like Chicago, we are surrounded by endless culinary options. Yet behind the convenience and abundance of mainstream dining lies an easily overlooked reality: the food choices we make have consequences for animals, the environment, and our health. Factory farming, in particular, raises concerns about animal welfare, resource use, and the
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A high-profile group of plant based restaurants made headlines for filing for bankruptcy last month. Planta, who launched in 2016 (the same year we took over Alice & Friends in Chicago) grew fast. In less than a decade, they opened 18 locations across major cities like New York, Toronto, and Miami. Many of us in
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Last month our Chicago’s Edgewater location turned 9! We’re happy to say that with the exception of a couple of hiccups, these years have moved swiftly. Over the years, we have built lasting friendships with many of you who live right here in our neighborhood. Edgewater is known for being eclectic and vibrant with a
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It’s been almost half year since we changed our name back to Alice & Friends’. We want to hear from you. We want to hear from you. How we can make our food, our menu, and the atmosphere better? How can we make the experience better? Please tell us what’s working and what’s not. You
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