What’s Behind the Wave of Vegan Restaurant Closures in Chicago? What’s Behind the Wave of Vegan Restaurant Closures in Chicago?

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Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma

As Vegan Restaurants Close, Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits See New Growth As Vegan Restaurants Close, Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits See New Growth

Food News of the Week: New Kraft Chipotle Mayo, Vegan BBQ Doritos, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Protein Bars Get Even Cleaner Food News of the Week: New Kraft Chipotle Mayo, Vegan BBQ Doritos, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Protein Bars Get Even Cleaner

Melty, Gooey, and the Cleanest Ingredients: Meet UmYum’s Vegan Cheese Melty, Gooey, and the Cleanest Ingredients: Meet UmYum’s Vegan Cheese

Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands