Vegan Friends

The Women Behind The Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago

During Women History Month, at Alice & Friends, we want to celebrate women-owned restaurants and their dedication to Vegans and allies. This is important to us because we’re both a woman-owned and women-led restaurant. Chef Ruby leads the kitchen with world-class recipes and creativity. Alice & Friends’ Chef Ruby is the superwoman of chefs. We […]

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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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Best organizations, events, and groups for Chicago Vegans.

Whether you live a fully committed vegan lifestyle or just vegan curious, everyone needs a little support sans critique. Social media has many accounts for vegan food recipes but some non-vegans enjoy infiltrating hateful discussions and comments. If you’re looking for a more safe and positive environment, fortunately, there are vegan communities that go the extra mile to provide support

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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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