Austin’s Veg Meal Service

Residents of the greater Austin area in Texas will soon be able to receive professionally prepared vegan meals right on their doorsteps via a new meal service, Veggytopia. Opening in late September, Veggytopia’s business model is simple: Customers place an order via phone or internet, the company purchases seasonal, organic ingredients from local farmers’ markets and businesses, whole-food chefs prepare the meals in bulk in an eco-friendly kitchen, and violà—a week’s worth of gourmet vegan meals are available for delivery or pick-up. A week’s worth of food will cost $97 and will include such dishes as eggplant Parmesan Italiano, Acapulco black bean polenta pie, toasted sesame emerald greens, and chocolate almond coconut pudding.